This article tackes the ranks and insignia of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is divided into three forces:
The IRIA is divided into four branches of service:
The army, air force, air defence and police use the same rank system, while the revolutionary guard and the navy have separate systems of their own.
Soldier 2nd Class (Sarbāz dovom) (سرباز دوم) or equivalent rank is usually awarded by the end of six months of service after basic training.
The rank of ostovar, a Persian word which in principle means "solid" or "steady", is equivalent to the English-speaking ranks of warrant officers or sergeant majors.