An Analysis of the Geomorphological Limitations and Capabilities of Hormozgan Province in Defense-Related Strategy (Case Study: BandarAbbas Hinterland to Kuhestak)

An analysis of the defense limitations and capabilities of the geomorphic, despite many types of geomorphic landforms and features in the very geomorphic landforms and features in the strategic and sensitive area of the North of Hormoz Strait has always been important in terms of military studies. This can create specific capabilities for defenders in which depending on environmental capabilities especially geomorphic limitations and capabilities in the region in crafting defense plans is a necessary issue. Doubtlessly, some landforms can act as defense limitations for defenders due to their geographical conditions as well as enemy's particular capabilities where understanding the limitations and advantages of each of the features has been the aim of this research before entering a military battlefield. In this research, plans for produced employing an fuzzy APH model by considering the specific features of landforms in defense-related considerations including distance from and proximity to where conflicts take place (roads), slopes, range and visibility, geological characteristics and …, where valuable arenas were determined for defense plannings. Therefore, the research's findings can be considered as a guide for employing geomorphic features of the region for formations, and qualifies military organizations in the area of decision-making and implementation.