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10.30491/JCM.2021.150593 Journal of Combat Medicine
Narrative Review 2021 | 4(1) | 65

Investigating the Role of Leadership and Command of the Armed Forces
of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Countering COVID-19

Hassan Araghizadeh , Saeid Bayyenat , Mohammad Hadi Moazen Jami ,
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Mohammad Gharari 3*
1 Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah al-Azam Hospital, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Physician and PhD in Strategic Management, Vice President of the International Institute of Health Professor Samiei, Tehran, Iran
3 PhD in Educational Management, Master of Health, Relief and Treatment, General Staff of the Armed Forces, Tehran, Iran

Received: 24 May 2021 Accepted: 15 August 2021

Abstract

Background and Aim: The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, simultaneously with the outbreak of
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Iran, have taken extensive and effective measures to control the disease and
manage the consequences of this pandemic. This study aims to identify and categorize the dimensions of management
and leadership of the armed forces to identify less introduced measures and efforts. The results of this study can be used
as a practical and generalizable framework for crisis management efficiency in Iran and other armed forces worldwide.
Methods: The current qualitative study was performed by the document analysis method. First, all available
documents and articles related to the management and management of COVID-19 were identified by reviewing
electronic sources. All related multimedia files including audio, text, and video were also searched and collected by
searching the Internet and referring to websites and databases with keywords based on the above criteria in the period
March 2017 to October 1400. The selection of documents was purposeful and took into account the four criteria of
JUPP. After the multi-stage screening, 75 documents were finally selected and analyzed after coding.
Results: The response and actions of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and other major countries
involved, as well as the dimensions of effective management and leadership to counter the coronavirus pandemic,
were identified and recorded in 22 fields.
Conclusion: The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering the use of extensive capacities in the field
of management and leadership, based on the experiences of the time of Iran - Iraq war, principles of organizational
management and military leadership, and especially modeling and obeying the orders of the Supreme Command
Such as strategy adoption, the flexibility of hierarchy, planning, and coordination, communication, freedom of
action, trust, innovation in times of crisis, training and empowerment, the necessity of patience, religious and human
motivations, teamwork, ... and also using medical and hospital facilities, it has been able to respond appropriately
to the needs of patients caused by the corona epidemic and to contribute significantly to the health and treatment
system of the country. These measures include: establishing a convalescent home, establishment of fixed and mobile
hospitals, producing masks and disinfectants, screening plans, outpatient centers, traffic restrictions, designing a
corona diagnostic test kit, establishing public vaccination centers, telephone counseling services, etc.

Keywords: COVID-19, Management, Leadership, Armed Forces.
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* Corresponding Author: Mohammad Gharari
Address: Health, Relief and Treatment, General Staff of the Armed Forces, Tehran, Iran.
E-mail: [email protected]

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