Project Clean Sweep: A Study of the U.S. Air Force International Logistics Center's Role in the Termination of Iran's FMS Program.

摘要

This thesis summarizes the U.S.-Iran political relationship from 1829 up to the Shah's fall from power in January 1979. Military political, economic, religious, and social issues which contributed to the Shah's overthrow are identified. This research also details the U.S.-Iran FMS relationship beginning in 1941 and culminating in February 1979, with the signing of a joint MOU between the two countries, which terminated all existing U.S.-Iran FMS agreements. The study then focuses on 'Project Clean Sweep' and the ILC's role in managing the program and the problems encountered and lessons learned by the ILC in their efforts to close out the largest FMS program in existence at the time. The authors provide conclusions relative to three research questions, offer recommendations which may help in a similar situation, and suggest further research in four specific areas. (Author)