Article 143
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible
for guarding the independence and territorial integrity of the country,
as well as the order of the Islamic Republic.
Article 144
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran must
be an Islamic Army, i.e., committed to Islamic ideology and the people,
and must recruit into its service individuals who have faith in the objectives
of the Islamic Revolution and are devoted to the cause of realizing its
goals.
Article 145
No foreigner will be accepted into the Army or
security forces of the country.
Article 146
The establishment of any kind of foreign military
base in Iran, even for peaceful purposes, is forbidden.
Article 147
In time of peace, the government must utilize
the personnel and technical equipment of the Army in relief operations,
and for educational and productive ends, and the Construction Jihad, while
fully observing the criteria of Islamic justice and ensuring that such
utilization does not harm the combat-readiness of the Army.
Article 148
All forms of personal use of military vehicles,
equipment, and other means, as well as taking advantage of Army personnel
as personal servants and chauffeurs or in similar capacities, are forbidden.
Article 149
Promotions in military rank and their withdrawal
take place in accordance with the law.
Article 150
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, organized
in the early days of the triumph of the Revolution, is to be maintained
so that it may continue in its role of guarding the Revolution and its
achievements. The scope of the duties of this Corps, and its areas of responsibility,
in relation to the duties and areas of responsibility of the other armed
forces, are to be determined by law, with emphasis on brotherly cooperation
and harmony among them.
Article 151
In accordance with the noble Qur'anic verse: