Thanks very much for the info, even from memory. It should be obvious that even though their military assests are expansive, their ability to use them effectively against such American innovations as joint operations and decentralized decision making is limited.
As you note, their command structure is the typical mid eastern top down, make no decision without written approval, cumbersome behemoth that plagues the armies of the region.
Here's hoping for Bush's reelection so we can get on with the business of dismantling the mullahs terror machine.
from your mouth to the ears of god......i do not trust the iranians with nukes. they suffer from the same issues as the nazis..failing regieme..forces extreme action to ensure power..