US Army Training Guides Detail Iranian Combatants and Equipment. Visual materials released by the military analyze the structure, weapons, and uniforms of regular forces and the IRGC to help troops identify adversaries in the field. Image credit: U.S. Army, Defense News (), "Official poster depicts the US Army’s newest threat: The Iranian soldier" (documented on 11 October 2026). The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command maintains a comprehensive library of professional and detailed graphic presentations depicting various militaries around the world, including those of Iran and China. As reported by Defense News, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, the country's conventional military known as the Artesh, numbers approximately 350,000 troops. Visual materials produced by the command also include a detailed poster depicting an Iranian Army special forces operative, illustrating the operational personal equipment used in missions. Presenting these precise visual details enables U.S. soldiers to quickly identify adversary forces, distinguish between regular and elite units, and tailor their tactical response based on the equipment and weaponry observed.