Imam Ali Officers' University (;

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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

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s of the academy achieve the second lieutenant rank upon graduation and join the Ground Forces.

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