J-5 was one of the 7 units reporting to the Chief of the Supreme Commander's Staff, who in turn reported directly to the Shah of Iran. Intrec's J-5 project focused on the two main elements of the proposed J-5 organization - Strategic Planning and Financial Management. I n a document dated December 15, 1975, the functions of the Chief of J-5 are the following:

• Develop strategic plans and policies, for the Imperial Iranian Armed Forces.• Administer and provide policy guidance to international military mission.• Develop, implement, and maintain the planning, programming and budgeting systems; prepare, obtain approval of, and control the strategic 10-year plan, t-year program and budget.• Conduct force structure and command relations studies; provide strategic guidance for all command, control, and communications systems.• Conduct doctrinal, resource, and equipment studies with inter-service or national defense implications, as requested; conduct studies of Gendarmerie, National Police, reserve forces, and mobilization.• Study and review existing and proposed TO&Es and TDs.