Imam Ali Officers' University (;
acronym
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: , DĀʿAF), formerly known as Officers' School () is the
military academy of the
Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces, located in
Tehran
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,
Iran
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.
Cadet
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s of the academy achieve the
second lieutenant rank upon graduation and join the Ground Forces.
References
Educational institutions established in 1921
1921 establishments in Iran
Universities in Tehran
Islamic Republic of Iran Army
Military education and training in Iran
Military academies
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