Physical fitness is one of the key components of commanders' capabilities

Sari – Emphasizing the role of physical fitness in enhancing management and decision-making capacity, the commander of the Karbala Corps in Mazandaran said: Physical fitness is one of the key components of commanders' capabilities.

According to Mehr reporter, Sardar Mohammad Reza Mohad said before noon on Wednesday at the first scientific conference on physical education of Karbala Mazandaran Corps, which was held with the purpose of explaining the place of physical education science in the organizational structure and missions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the welfare conference hall of Babolsar, he stated: Sports should not be limited only to stating its medical and physical benefits, but the effect of physical education on command competencies, strengthening the will and improving management ability should also be taken into account. take

Pointing to the effect of regular physical activity on individual and organizational performance, he added: Exercise can help increase concentration, control emotions, withstand mental pressure, and improve decision-making in critical situations. Managers and commanders who plan for their health and fitness will have a greater capacity to maintain composure and cohesion in difficult situations.

The commander of Karbala Mazandaran stated that group sports activities help to strengthen organizational interactions and clarified: coordination, mutual trust and mutual understanding are among the features that are strengthened during group sports and in organizational management, solving problems and removing work obstacles are also important.

Sardar Mowahed also considered physical health as one of the factors affecting behavioral balance and the quality of human interactions and said: excessive fatigue can affect the mood, the level of tolerance and the way people communicate with each other; Therefore, physical fitness should be taken into consideration along with strengthening spirituality, ethics and the spirit of responsibility.

Referring to the culture of self-sacrifice and sacrifice of holy defense martyrs and sports martyrs, he pointed out: In order to have a ready, energetic and capable group, it is necessary to plan for the development of sports and the institutionalization of physical fitness among the commanders, Guards and Basij members, along with strengthening religious and spiritual beliefs.

Linking knowledge and physical strength in command

The commander of the Karbala army Mazandaran, referring to the verse of the Holy Qur'an about the selection of Talut as the commander of the Bani Israel, stated: In this verse, knowledge and physical ability are introduced together as one of the outstanding characteristics of the commander. An issue that emphasizes the necessity of accompanying science and awareness with strength, preparation and ability to face difficult situations.

He added: A commander with proper physical fitness will have more capacity to maintain concentration and manage complex situations when faced with fatigue and work pressures. Therefore, sports should be considered as one of the important components of preparing commanders and managers to fulfill their responsibilities.

Referring to the complexity of the current situation in the military and management fields, Mowahed said: In today's situation, facing combined and cognitive wars has increased the necessity of having the ability to make decisions and manage changing conditions.

Referring to characteristics such as volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in these fields, he considered the ability to make decisions as one of the important capabilities needed by commanders and managers and emphasized the role of physical and mental fitness in improving their performance.

The commander of Karbala Mazandaran also considered the development of sports activities in organizational and public groups as necessary and said: the expansion of sports, in addition to improving the physical fitness and work capacity of people, can also help to increase social vitality and prevent social harm.