Accession Number:

AD1028527

Title:

Iranian Naval Forces: A Tale of Two Navies

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Office of Naval Intelligence Washington United States

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2017-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

At the time of our first publication in 2009, Irans two navies were only a few years into a major reorganization, and each service was navigating through a period of considerable change. Now, nearly a decade following the reorganization, we have a better understanding of Irans ultimate intentions for there organization and clearer insight into how its navies are progressing during this time of transition. This new insight and understanding have made it even more necessary to consider and address each of Irans navies as distinct organizations with independent strategies, doctrines and missions. It is, in fact, a tale of two navies.

Descriptors:

• MILITARY FORCES FOREIGN
• iran
• leadership
• MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
• military strategy
• naval doctrine
• missions
• MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• naval operations
• training
• military exercises

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE