Development of logistics strategies (readiness and support) for joint operations of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Strategy is widely used in management issues in various economic, political and social fields, especially military, and is considered as one of the important elements related to management and is the basis of managerial decisions, so that it can not be considered separate from management, or successful management. , Is often the result of developing appropriate strategies. The main purpose of the research is to formulate logistics strategies (readiness and support) for joint operations of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This research is of applied development type and descriptive method with analytical approach. The sample size is 86 people and the method of data collection is field and library. A questionnaire with 133 questions was used to complete the research. Accordingly, out of 133 factors that were identified and consolidated for formulating logistics strategies of AJA joint operations, 33 factors of weakness, 22 factors of strength, 21 factors of opportunity and 57 factors of threat were identified in the form of 9 components of internal and external environment. Finally, the strategies were developed using the SWOT technique and their prioritization was determined using the Tapsis method. By analyzing and determining the strategic position of the organization and analyzing the gap, AJA is in a defensive-oriented defensive position. Therefore, 14 strategies were formulated and suggestions were made to move from the existing position to the desired offensive position.