1. PERMANENT DUTY STATIONS---ANTILLEShttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/antilles/dossier/les-forces-armees-aux-antillesUpdated: 25/08/2010

The armed forces of the West Indies, which include various services under the Ministry of Defence covers the two departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe and placed under the orders of a superior commander Admiral (COMSUP).

The command of the armed forces of the West IndiesThe cons-admiral Loic Raffaelli took office COMSUP of August 1, 2010. The senior commander is the commander of the defense area West Indies. It is under the authority of the Chief of Staff (ECS), which is the local representative. His authority is exercised on all three services and training directions and common services that are affected.He exercises operational command of all forces stationed or sent as reinforcements in its area of responsibility Permanent (ZRP).Perform the responsibilities of territorial order with the following functions:

Military commander of defense Commander Maritime jurisdiction Region Commander Air.

He is the senior adviser to the area (prefect of the zone defense) regarding the responsibilities of defense thereof, including the preparation of general plans for protection and participation of the three armed forces to maintain order.The COMSUP has three assistants (Earth, Air, Sea) and consultants in carrying out its responsibilities which are also the commanders organic formations Army (COMTERRE), Navy (COMAR), and the 'Air Force (COMAIR).The COMSUP also directors, department heads and detachment commanders or joint with a joint purpose (health, police, infrastructure, trees ...).The COMSUP Antilles in Guadeloupe has a representative to the prefect, the military commander (COMIL).The missions of the armed forces in the West IndiesThe Permanent Missions of sovereignty:

protect the national territory, strategic installations and contribute to maintaining security the prevention and the preservation of France's interests in the area of responsibility against any form of external aggression support the action of the State in the Caribbean and participate in the fight against narco-trafficking

The missions of crisis in the territory or outside: lead or participate in a military operation conduct emergency operations (humanitarian assistance, natural disaster)

The characteristics of the armed forces in the West IndiesForces of sovereignty and intervention, which are characterized by their adaptability in crisis, versatility, scalability and strategic mobility.The overall number of FAA is 1700 military and 400 civilian personnel as follows:

1000 of the Army, 500 of the Navy, 200 of the Air Force, 400 civilian personnel.

Moreover, there are 1,500 policemen and 1,150 soldiers from military service adapted.France, recognized regional player in the area of ongoing responsibility to interveneThis area includes the Greater and Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean basin, and consists of 13 island states, possessions French, American, British and Dutch but also 10 continental states (or a fraction of their territory) that border the Caribbean Sea and Gulf Mexico.France, is a recognized regional player, especially because of the presence of its armed forces. Training missions (such as the annual Caribbean that takes place in March), education, building stops and exchanges are regularly conducted with the countries of the region to improve the capacity of states in the area to work together.Regional cooperation strengthens mutual understanding and interoperability of our forces. It helps in case of crisis or natural disaster to pool military resources necessary to be responsive.In Guadeloupe, the senior military commander of the West Indies has a delegated representative, the military commander.ARMY

The Army in the West Indies consists of the 33 th  Infantry Regiment based in Marine Fort de France, the 41 ° Infantry Battalion Marine Guadeloupe.The West Indies Army conducts operational tasks in the context of protecting the interests of France and its nationals in countries in the Caribbean, on a national or multinational, military defense to protect our sovereign land in Caribbean departments, to ensure assistance to populations in natural disasters or serious humanitarian situation in the area. To cope with this range of tasks, the battalions have combat units, works and reserve, and a logistical support capacity.Ground forces have considerable autonomy in case of projection and are able to accommodate reaction forces from city. Two staffs tactics can be implemented by military air or amphibious assets.AIR FORCEThe Air Force assumed operational missions: national sovereignty with air defense and aviation security, reception and Air Force support national and foreign mission or stop in the Caribbean zone, armed forces support the West Indies and Guiana for air mobility forces, transport logistics, command liaison, participation in the fight against narco-trafficking, international cooperation in Caribbean zone.The Air Force also conducts public service missions: search and rescues marine and terrestrial, medical evacuations, humanitarian missions, support to diplomatic actions, contests administrations.The Air Force has in Martinique a military airbase in Lamentin, the area's military Raizet Guadeloupe, the transport squadron overseas "Caribbean" with 3 transport aircraft CN 235 "Casa" , 2 heavy helicopters "Puma", 2 light helicopters "Fennec".NAVYThe missions of the Navy in the Caribbean represent a potential "activity" around 8000 hours at sea per year, focusing on prevention, including maritime surveillance, public service missions with police at sea (the fight against pollution and narco-trafficking, policing of navigation and fishing, rescues), training and exercises. The Navy thus provides an important contribution to the State action at sea in a sea basin closed and an economic zone of 150,000 sq km at the confluence of narco-trafficking to Europe and the USA.It has four buildings with the frigate and its helicopter surveillance Ventôse Panther, Building light transport Francis Garnier, Patrolman The Spirited, the gendarmerie patrol La Violette, and reinforcing several months a year, a maritime surveillance aircraft (Falcon 50) or Maritime Patrol (Atlantic) is able to undertake missions of defense (safety of maritime approaches, intelligence gathering, bonds) and public service (search and rescue, medical transportation). The warships are supported by the naval base located in Fort de France.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence -----

DJIBOUTIhttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/djibouti/dossier/les-forces-francaises-stationnees-a-djibouti Updated: 14/02/2011

French forces stationed in DjiboutiFrance is present in Djibouti under the 1977 Protocol establishing the conditions for stationing of French forces, combined defense arrangement.French forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) are numerically the French contingent the largest in Africa. 

The deviceThe general commanding the French Forces in Djibouti has a joint staff. He commanded 2,900 troops.   These are primarily:

for units of the Army of the 5th RIAOM, the 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion and a detachment of light aviation in the Army (5   Puma     and 2   Gazelle   )

for the Air Force Air Base 188, of 10 Mirage 2000   , with a   C160   , with a helicopter   Fennec     helicopters and 2 Puma   , for the Navy, a landing ship, infantry and tank (DTIS   Dagger   ) and 2 barges carrying equipment .

Missions  Action interior presence intended to help defend the territorial integrity of the Republic of Djibouti as part of the 1977 defense agreement between the Republic of Djibouti and France.Protection of French and European nationals (over 5000).Military cooperation, which translates to:

operational military cooperation with the Djiboutian armed forces, Bilateral military cooperation with countries of the Horn of Africa multilateral military cooperation with regional bodies of the African standby force of African Union, the EASF, Civil-military actions to benefit the population, assistance in addition to the Djibouti authorities in rescue operations on land and at sea

Intervening at the behest of the CEMA with a reservoir of forces seasoned, acclimatized, trained in daily joint.Examples of missions Support for the European operation to fight against piracy Atalanta

The FFDJ welcome secondments Spanish, German and FHQSA (Staff Logistics) incurred in connection with Atalanta.  They provide support for French buildings but also foreign stopover in Djibouti.EUTM-SomaliaSince June 2010, FFDJ participate in the EU mission training Somali forces taking place in Uganda.Joint operational training detachments (DIO)The project regularly FFDJ DIO who are training African militaries are engaged in operations to peacekeeping in Africa.  Thus, since 2006, UGABAG: since 2006, FFDJ send a detachment of operational training for the training of Ugandan battalion in missions of peacekeeping and to be deployed in Somalia during Operation AMISOM.OperationsFor 15 years, FFDJ were engaged in the following:

Alfonsinos following the tsunami in late December 2004 in Southeast Asia in 2005 Artemis in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003, Licorne in Cote d'Ivoire in 2002, Participation in relief efforts following the attack on the USS Cole in 2000, Khor Angar in the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 1999-2000, Turquoise in Rwanda in 1994, Oryx in Somalia in 1992-1993, Iskoutir Republic of Djibouti from 1992 to 1999, Godoria in Djibouti in 1991.

Sources: EMA - FFDJ Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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UAE/INDIAN OCEANhttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/emirats-arabes-unis-ocean-indien/dossier/ffeau-alindien Updated: 14/02/2011

The admiral commanding the maritime zone Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) is based, since October 21, 2010 in the UAE. It reports to the Chief of Defence Staff.

  

Missions and device in the Indian Ocean    Missions ALINDIEN are several aspects:

 contribute to the stabilization and peacekeeping in the area,  contribute to the security of maritime space,  conduct military operations predominantly maritime  participate in the protection of French nationals  promote the policy of defense of France and facilitating bilateral military relations with countries in its area.

To perform all its missions, it provides:  a Joint Staff,  a command ship and refueling.

In addition, it may have:  two surveillance frigates based in La Réunion  a Navy commando and a maritime patrol aircraft based in Djibouti,  French ships transiting its area of responsibility which he exercises operational control, to conduct presence operations, surveillance or

the fight against piracy (in a national context)  means of FFEAU (French forces in the UAE).

ALINDIEN completes the French military deployed around the Indian Ocean, from Africa to the Gulf, based on:  French armed forces in the southern zone of the Indian Ocean (FAZSOI) based in Reunion and Mayotte,  French forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ)  French forces in the UAE (FFEAU).

 

 

Change device    Since September 1973, ALINDIEN was the only permanent command exercised at sea since October 21, 2010, this specificity has disappeared with the installation of ALINDIEN ashore on the French base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.This development is part of the rise of IMFEAU, which was inaugurated by President Chirac in May 2009 and is now operational.  ALINDIEN already assured, so far, the operational control of the IMFEAU and stayed regularly at the naval base and support, which regularly since May 2009, the command ship of ALINDIEN.Today, the development of bilateral cooperation with Emiratis, facilitation of cooperation with all countries in the region, as well as driving increased activity of the implementation require the preparation of its on-site command .ALINDIEN continue to exercise command of the maritime area from land. Its functions have been supplemented by those of COMFOR French forces in the UAE (FFEAU). It will retain the ability to pick up at any time on a building that can accommodate all or part of his staff following their tasks. The means of communication FFEAU be strengthened to enable the conduct of missions of command of the maritime area.As COMFOR FFEAU, ALINDIEN will also command of forces and units stationed in the UAE, temporary assignments, and transit. It will develop and lead bilateral operational cooperation with the UAE, in coordination with the Defense Attache and coordinate regional cooperation.In 37 years of presence in the sea, command of the maritime zone of the Indian Ocean will be seen particularly in his area of responsibility, the reopening of the Suez Canal, the latest accessions to the independence of former European colonies, the from the main French naval base in the Indian Ocean in Diego Suarez in Madagascar, the Iran-Iraq Gulf War, and Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia under UN mandate The tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia in 2004, and the rise of piracy in the Straits of Malacca and off Somalia. So many events that will need action by ALINDIEN for operational control means for the Navy deployed in the Indian Ocean, the development of bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries, the protection of French nationals, securing sea routes or delivery of humanitarian aid.-----

GABONhttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/gabon/dossier/les-forces-francaises-au-gabon Updated: 14/02/2011

French forces in GabonFrance is deploying the armed forces in Gabon since independence from that country in 1960, according to defense agreements in August 1960. France has in Gabon one of four permanent military bases prepositioned in Africa (Dakar, Djibouti and Reunion). On 1 September 2007, French forces in Gabon (FFG) have replaced the French troops in Gabon (TFG).

The deviceWith a thousand soldiers, the FFG is a reservoir of pre-positioned forces in Africa. As such, they keep on the alert for ways to support operations in West Africa and Central Africa.French forces in Gabon (FFG) are controlled by a general officer, the COMFOR, reporting directly to the Chief of Defence Staff.  He has to carry out the tasks entrusted to it, a staff and ground and air forces. The main materials are helicopters Fennec  and Puma , the aircraft type Transall  and light armored spear .The COMFOR exercises operational control of forces and joint services positioned permanently or temporarily under his command in his area of responsibility encompassing 10 countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States Economic Community of Central Africa (ECCAS). This radiation allows many actions to support the use of military units engaged in the ECCAS Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in CAR (MICOPAX) and multiple measures of cooperation for the benefit of the armies of the subregion.The general commanding the FFG also has operational control of the operation Boali stationed in Bangui acting in support of the detachment of the Multinational Force of Central Africa (FOMAC). A mission logistics in place in Douala, under the operational control of COMFOR complements this.Missions 

The implementation of the operational military cooperation with all countries of ECCAS, particularly by supporting the rise of regional structures of the African Standby Force. This cooperation takes the form of operational training detachments (DIO) and Technical Training (DIT).

The presence of host countries in favor and French interests in the region. The establishment of an airborne capability in air-land forces and amphibious capability to any of the utmost urgency in the region. Participation in Operation   Boali    Central African Republic   with a permanent detachment based in Bangui.

Support to forces engaged in operations in the region, including the operations of peacekeeping. As such, the support including FFG, through Operation Boali , MICOPAX , the mission conducted by the Economic Community of Central African States to strengthen the climate of peace and stability help develop the political process and respect for human rights in Central African Republic.

The logistical support of the mission of Douala.

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GUYANEhttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/guyane/dossier/les-forces-armees-en-guyane Updated: 19/07/2010

Armed Forces in French Guiana are distributed mainly in Cayenne, Saint-Jean du Maroni and Kourou. They have 1,980 military and 200 civilian personnel of Defence. Since July 21, 2009, the senior commander of FAG was General Jean-Pierre Hester

Composition of forcesTo carry out its duties, the COMSUP has a joint staff (200 personnel) and three assistants Army (Land-Air-Mer).. Ground forces (1550 men):- 9th RIMa located mainly in Cayenne and Saint-Jean du Maroni.- The 3rd REI operates mainly in Kourou, St. George and Regina (training center in the equatorial forest: CEFE)..  Air Force (240 men):- 367 Air Base located in Cayenne Rochambeau with the squadron of helicopters overseas 00 068 (4 Puma and Fennec 3)- Control Centre 06,967 military presence in the perimeter of the Guiana Space Center in Kourou.. Navy (155 men):Naval Base is located to Degrad des Cannes, with two patrol P400, 2 Stars coastal maritime surveillance of the Maritime Police.. The divisions and departments under the Ministry of Defence for joint support.Moreover, military service adapted (ADM - 600 men) includes the third IAHS (Cayenne) and the GSMA (Saint Jean du Maroni).Finally, the Force had 800 men, with 5 squadrons of riot police, 2 for the fight against illegal gold mining. The Gendarmerie also has a Squirrel helicopter and a patrol boat.Missions FAGThe operational contract of FAG is available through the following missions:- Ensure the protection of national territory and help maintain security in the area of ongoing responsibility (ZRP), particularly the implementation of the Protocol Toucan;- Participate in the security of the Guiana Space Center;- Contribute to the preservation of France's interests throughout the ZRP in developing security cooperation activities with zonal Brazil, Surinam and Guyana;- Participate in support of state action, especially at sea, for the implementation of military capabilities;- Lead or participate in a military operation;- Contribution to an emergency (humanitarian, natural disaster, ...).The balance sheet, FAG provide a diverse range of missions that seek a balanced capacity of 3 armies in particular in the following areas. Missions sovereigntyProtection of the Guiana Space Center (CSG) requires, in connection with transfers and Ariane, and according to the determined threat levels, the strengthening of the protection by air, land and sea (in particular with the deployment of a maritime patrol aircraft).The fight against illegal immigration: the FAG involved in border control on the Maroni and Oyapock.The fight against illegal fishing in exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Guyana. In 2007, FAG has réalisés183 missions, 7,168 hours at sea, 182 hours of aerial presence identifications and 1760.Support missions to public servicesThe fight against illegal miningThe fight against illegal gold panning is involved in the fight against illegal immigration for 80% to provide labor on illegal sites.  Although the responsibility of other authorities, police, gendarmerie and customs, these phenomena undermine national sovereignty, generate unrest and insecurity in the department and can provide logistical support for actions to the CSG. The FAG is therefore perfectly in their mission.The armies involved in this mission through actions intelligence support (reconnaissance and control area) in favor of the gendarmerie and the various state services, and support (accommodation, food, transportation by helicopter and tactical transport aircraft).In 2007, 23 operations were performed for over 200 flying hours. During these operations: 373 illegal aliens were handed over to the Border Police, 384 carbets destroyed, 65.49 m³ fuel seized 48 guns destroyed and seized 1.69 kilograms of gold.Other tasks: it is essential for the provision of air assets for medical evacuation, rescue operations at sea ...Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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http://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/la-reunion-mayotte/dossier/les-forces-armees-en-zone-sud-de-l-ocean-indien2Updated: 04/07/2010

The units of the French forces in the southern zone of the Indian Ocean (1460 soldiers) are mainly deployed in Reunion and Mayotte.

Composition of forces (from 1 January 2008)- Ground forces (750 soldiers): Reunion: 2nd RPIMa; in Mayotte: The DLEM- Air Force (280 members): Reunion: 2 and 2 Transall Fennec- Navy (430 soldiers):

the meeting: a naval base, 2 P400 patrol, a patrol Australia, a maritime patrol matters, a LSM, a patrol of the Maritime Police and a detachment of marines. Forces under operational control of ALINDIEN (2 surveillance frigates (Floreal and Nivôse), 2 helicopters Panther) can reinforce the device for specific missions

Mayotte: Marine detachment with a star of servitude, a CTM and a star coastal maritime surveillance of the Maritime Police.Moreover, there are units of Adapted Military Service (1000 men) in Reunion and Mayotte.Finally, 1150 military police are deployed between Reunion and Mayotte (including 2 squadrons of riot police) and implement an Alouette III and a star.MissionsThe operational contract FAZSOI comes through the following missions:- Ensure the protection of national territory and strategic installations and contribute to the security environment;- Contribute to the preservation of the interests of France over the entire area of responsibility Permanent (ZRP) maintaining response capacity of the armed forces of ZSOI and participating in regional dialogue;- Support the action of the State ZSOI and contribute to conditions of stability and development of local authorities by the implementation of military means;- Assert sovereignty in the French ZSOI;- Lead or participate in a military operation;- Contribution to an emergency (humanitarian, natural disaster ...).Review of participation in public service missionsLand AreaAs part of the fight against illegal immigration in Mayotte, the armies involved, at the request of the Ministry of Overseas, the monitoring device of the landing zone at night illegal immigrants, both at sea using celebrities occasionally enhanced maritime surveillance by means from the meeting, and on land from two surveillance radars civilians, who are served by the navy.End of 2005, Reunion knew the beginnings of an epidemic of Chikungunya, which would culminate in the first months of next year (47,000 cases recorded in the first week of February). On January 23, 2006, meeting at the request of the prefecture of Saint Denis, EMA decided an assistance mission on the island, named after the mosquito Aedes albopictus, responsible for the spread of the virus. On April 19, 2007, the end of this epidemic lightning was confirmed, allowing the lifting of the military system of emergency assistance.The FAZSOI led missions to assist the population of the island of Reunion and Madagascar after Cyclone Gamede in March 2007.Aviation sectorIn addition to strictly military operations, air assets of FAZSOI can be made available to civilian authorities through requests for assistance (research, hurricane, volcano) or requisitions (disturbing the public order and transport costs).From 26 February to 9 March 2007, the support of the civilian population of Reunion after the cyclone Gamède was heavily involved armies.Since early 2007, FAZSOI, with a C160, participated in the transport of humanitarian cargo (7.4 tons) of the platform for regional intervention in the Indian Ocean (PIROI) in benefit from Madagascar (Mananjary area) following the cyclone Clovis.Relief operations are also conducted upon request from Cross Reunion, implementing air assets for tracking and / or medical evacuation of injured persons on board vessels.MaritimeIn the sea area south of the Indian Ocean, particularly large, the Navy is dedicated mainly to the following missions:- Control of illegal fishing in the deep south of the exclusive economic zone;- Participation in the fight against illegal immigration;- Participation in rescue at seaRegional cooperationRegional military cooperation led by the FAZSOI, particularly dynamic, acts along two axes: the bilateral and multinational.Bilateral cooperation is conducted mainly for the benefit of countries in the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), with priority given to Madagascar, and the countries bordering the Mozambique Channel. A special effort is made in regard to South Africa.Multinational cooperation is carried on two areas, IOC, only French-speaking area in the region, and SADC (Southern Africa Development Community - community development in Southern Africa). IOC multinational cooperation, aims to bring together countries that are in projects

the size of this regional organization. Multinational cooperation SADC to help the rise of the security apparatus of the organization: staff and brigade African Standby Force (ASF

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The Armed Forces in New CaledoniaSince 1 January 2011, the Armed Forces in New Caledonia (FANC) are part of the Base Defense of New Caledonia and is supported by the Support Group DB, created on the same date.

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The FANC units (about 2000 soldiers) are mainly deployed in Koumac, Nandi, Tontouta, Plum and Noumea is also based some of the forces of Alpaca (1 surveillance frigate, the Vendemiaire  and 1 Alouette III ). 

The ground forces are armed by a company in the Regiment of Marines in the Pacific (RIMaP) in Nandi and four companies of the same RIMaP Plum.

Naval forces are comprised of two patrolP400 , a LSM  and a star of the Maritime Police. Added to 25F aircraft fleet (two patrol aircraft Guardian ) and elements of protection (marines in rotating unit) in Tontouta and Noumea.

Air Force: three aircraft Casa , four helicopters Puma  helicopter and a Fennec  in Tontouta.In addition, 760 police were deployed (four squadrons of riot police) and implement a patrol boat and two helicopters squirrel .Adapted military service (WFS) has established two companies in Koumac and Koné.MissionsThe operational contract of FANC comes through the following missions:

ensure the protection of national territory and contribute to maintaining security, help preserve the interests of France over the entire area of responsibility Permanent (ZRP) maintaining a response capacity in the ZRP,

and in coordination with the senior commander of the armed forces in French Polynesia, conducting missions presence in the Pacific and participate in regional dialogue,

be able to drive and / or participate in a military operation in a national or multinational in the area, contribution to an emergency (humanitarian, natural disaster ...) support the action of the State in New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna and contribute to conditions of stability and territorial development

in area of responsibility, lead or participate in a military operation in a national or multinational in the area, contribution to an emergency (humanitarian, natural disaster ...).

Examples of missionsSovereignty missions The FANC conduct regular monitoring mission, to focus the action of the means of air-sea FANC are regularly introduced in the EEZ to monitor maritime activities taking place there and fight against illicit acts.Missions to assist island statesMaritime surveillance patrols in favor of island states in the ZRP in the fight against illegal fishing, are conducted annually up to a hundred hours spread between Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga.Participation in public service

Participation in the plan cyclone Fight against bushfires Medical evacuation Maritime Rescue Transport missions Interventions EOD Support of the police Participation in the plan cyclone Fight against bushfires Medical evacuation Maritime Rescue Transport missions Interventions EOD Support of the police

Missions circumstantial Under the FRANZ Agreement (Regional Tripartite Agreement between France, Australia and New Zealand on the coordination of assistance to the populations of island states in the region in case of natural disaster), intervened in the FANC Tonga in October 2009 (Tsunami) and Fiji in March 2010 (Cyclone "Tomas").Furthermore, the FANC occurred in Papua New Guinea in December 2010 (cholera).Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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The armed forces in French PolynesiaOperationally, the senior commander of the armed forces in French Polynesia (FAPF) exercises command over all armed formations of the three stationed in French Polynesia, as well as directions and support services.  Territorially, the COMSUP is in direct contact and advise the High Commissioner for all matters relating to the defense. In addition to its responsibilities COMSUP, Admiral is also commander of the Pacific Maritime (ALPACI) and commander of the Pacific Experimentation Centre (COMCEP).The area of responsibility permanent COMSUP Polynesia is characterized by the distance of the city (18 000 km), the insular nature of Polynesia (118 islands), the dispersion of large islands 2200 km from north to south and 2100 km from east to west and extent of the exclusive economic zone (five million square kilometers).

DeviceThe units of the armed forces in French Polynesia (about 1500 soldiers) are mainly deployed on the island of Tahiti and more specifically in Papeete. The Marine Infantry Regiment in the Pacific to Polynesia (RIMAP-P), units of the Air Force and sailors are not only to compose FAPF, which also include police and military service adapted ( including a headquarters and four companies of vocational training based in Tahiti, the Marquesas, the Austral Islands and Tuamotu).The main materials are:

Army: cars and trucks, pack hurricane. Air Force Two aircraft Casa , a helicopter Super Puma , helicopter Fennec . Navy: a surveillance frigate with a helicopter onboard Alouette III, one LSM, two patrol boats P 400, a tug supply vessel, two

tugs, a detachment of marines, the coastguard patrol Jasmin fleet with 25 F 3 patrol aircraft Guardian .MissionsThey consist mainly of:

to protect the interests of France and to affirm the presence of France in the Pacific to demonstrate and guarantee French sovereignty over the 5.03 million sq km exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of French Polynesia and on

the five archipelagos support throughout the EEZ community in the exercise of its powers, to participate in public service tasks, especially in maritime rescue and support to people;

The FAPF provide a diverse range of missions that seek a balanced capacity of 3 armies. Examples of missions Fisheries Monitoring and State action at sea:Following the visit to French Polynesia's President of the Republic in July 2003 and the holding of the France-Oceania summit, it was decided to undertake stronger measures of surveillance and enforcement of fisheries in the exclusive zone French Polynesia and those of neighboring states in the Pacific.These guidelines have resulted in an increase in the number of maritime surveillance and fisheries patrol vessels for the navy, the aerial surveillance of the exclusive economic zone to remain constant in number and causing the consumption of 70 + % of potential Guardian .Support to publicRise of GSBdD and DBPart of the training of staff performing functions FAPF general administration are integrated on 1 January 2011 a group of grassroots support of Defense.Sources: EMA -----

http://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces-prepositionnees/senegal/dossier/les-forces-francaises-du-cap-vert Updated: 09/02/2011

French Forces of Cape VerdeFrench forces Cape Verde (FFCV) stationed in Senegal under the defense agreement of 29 March 1974.  1200 French soldiers are serving, in addition to civil servants and workers and technicians in Senegal.

DeviceFrench forces Cape Verde include a joint staff, organized into divisions and offices to handle primarily for operations, international relations, military operational readiness, logistics and joint support and operational units:

23rd Marine Infantry Battalion, based in Bel-Air marine unit in the arsenal of the port of Dakar, 160 Air Base established allowances Ouakam and the military zone of the airport Leopold Sedar Senghor DTIS (Landing Craft Infantry and tanks) Sabre

The FFCV also include directions and joint support services: the direction of overseas commissions, the direction of the defense infrastructure in Dakar management of infrastructure networks and systems of the Defence Information, based in Ouakam and Rufisque management of the health service.

The FFCV finally have a gendarmerie brigade provost.These forces are partly composed of units deployed for four months:

a company of infantry and an armored squadron for the 23rd BIMA a team of marines to protect the station transmissions Rufisque a rifle company of the air commandos to protect the airbase, a maritime patrol aircraft with crew for the search and rescue.

MissionsJoint Task Force, largely open to its environment in Senegal and West Africa, the FFCV acting in the defense agreements with:

a contest, if necessary, to defend the territorial integrity of Senegal against external aggression, a partnership in cooperation with the military operational Senegalese armed forces, in partenriat on civil-military cooperation for the benefit of the population, a partnership in research and rescue on land and sea a sub-regional military cooperation to accompany the rise of the Western Brigade African standby force of ECOWAS. This cooperation

takes the form of an instruction and support in favor of the staff of this brigade and the armed forces of some countries that contribute to this force.

Example of missionsThe training of Senegalese battalions for MONUC and UNOCIAt the request of the Senegalese armed forces since September 2000, FFCV providing support for logistics and training of Senegalese battalion engaged in MONUC in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As such, performs at the 23rd BIMa Thies every six months or a period of training a fortnight, for the preparation of rotations of the quota (about 480H) Senegalese MONUC.  The FFCV still participating in the biannual update condition Senegalese battalions engaged in UNOCI (around 330H).Support for the Force LicorneSince September 2002, FFCV participating in Operation Licorne the following means:

a C-160 Transall means for projecting the benefit of the operation, surveillance aircraft Atlantique 2, placed temporarily under the command of Unicorn, to perform surveillance missions, elements of infantry and light armored vehicles, projected or placed on alert, materials stock Cheetah, projected to the forces involved, materials stock RECAMP to help equipment UNOCI in heavy equipment in particular the Senegalese contingent.

Exercise Emerald MoveFrench Forces Cape Verde argued at the end of 2010, the European exercise Emerald Move.MiscellaneousIn 2006 and 2007, FFCV have posted several times the Atlantic  2 in favor of Operation Sparrowhawk, the Tchad.Les FFCV also provide frequent support to the Senegalese government on civil-military cooperation and the fight against fire and floods.

2. ONGOING MISSIONS

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The French military engaged in operations in Afghanistan is reinforced by 4,000 soldiers operating in the territory of Afghanistan from Tajikistan and the Indian Ocean.The Afghanistan mission is:

secure areas under our responsibility to allow development operations, reconstruction, deployment of state services. support the rise of the Afghan National Army to allow him to take over security missions.

Summary  The Task Force  Lafayette (La Fayette TF)     - battle groups (GTIA)  - Battalion Command and Support (BCS)  - Helicopter Battalion (BatHélico)  The rise of the Afghan National Army    - Operation Epidote   - The Afghan Commando School   - The Operational Mentor and Liaison Teams   Air support    - The air detachment of combat in Kandahar  - The drone detachment at Bagram ILWU  - The air transport detachment (Tajikistan)  The maritime component ( Task Force  150 and 57 )   

The Task Force  Lafayette (La Fayette TF)  Task Force (TF) Lafayette is one of the seven combat brigades ( Brigade Combat Team ), Regional Command East (RC-E). Its area of operation and the Surobi district of Kapisa province to the east and northeast of Kabul.Deployed at several bases and outposts, it conducts operations to secure and control area, assignments for the benefit of the population (neutralizing IEDs, direct support to people with civil-military), as well as operations jointly with the Afghan security forces advised by French soldiers.It includes: - a headquarters based in Nijrab - two arms task force (CATF): The CATF Kapisa, in place since summer 2008, and the CATF Surobi - a battalion command and support that is based Kabul - a battalion of helicopters remains positioned on the Kabul International Airport - related items: components artillery, communication, intelligence, civil-military actions.In the area of the TF La Fayette, o perational mentoring and liaison teams  French (OMLT) are deployed with battalions of the 3rd Brigade of the two hundred and first body of the Afghan National Army (ANA).This military presence is part of a comprehensive approach also includes:

a pole of stability, a team of civilian experts established by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs from Lafayette Brigade to coordinate the actions of governance and socio-economic;

a detachment of police on the one hand ensures that training missions in Kunduz in northern Afghanistan and weapons of Police Operational Mentoring and Liaison Teams (POMLT) deployed in Kapisa and Surobi with the Afghan police. 

Battle groups (GTIA)The battalion task force conducting operations in support of Afghan security forces.  These operations aim to establish an environment secure enough to allow implementation of civilian programs of reconstruction and development.  With Afghan security forces, the battalion task force conducting security operations, support operations research and excavation carried out by Afghan security forces (army, national police or intelligence services), are conducting projects to assist the population and contribute to strengthening governance.  The CATF finally contribute to the security of the population by the recovery and destruction of unexploded ordnance, including artillery shells, rockets or mines.The arms task force (CATF) KapisaDeployed in Kapisa, the IATF has a command post and a support element, located on Forward Operating Base (FOB English) Nijrab, infantry companies reinforced armored units, engineering, artillery (mortars, 120, Guns Caesar) and distributed among the health FOB Nijrab and that of Tagab.The arms task force (CATF) SurobiSurobi based mainly on the basis of advanced Torah, the IATF consists of a command post at Tora, 3 companies of infantry combat support elements reinforced engineering and artillery as well as means Intelligence (UAVs). It is supported by means of health and logistics. It operates in Surobi and southern Kapisa.The logistics battalion (BatLog)  

Based in Kabul, he coordinates and implements supply chain in favor of TF La Fayette and all French troops deployed in Afghanistan.  Its role is to ensure the logistic and administrative support units and technical maintenance of equipment.  The detachment health weapon the military hospital at Kabul International ( Role 3 ), delivers medical and surgical care to coalition troops, the Afghan military and the Afghan people.The Helicopter Battalion (BatHélico) Based on the Kabul International Airport, the French helicopter battalion (BATHELICO) is placed under the operational command of the "TF La Fayette." It has 13 helicopters: three EC 725 Caracal , 4 Gazelle  Viviane, 3 Tiger  and 3 Cougar .The capabilities of these helicopters enable it to conduct missions of transporting troops, support ground troops, surveillance and medical evacuation. They operate primarily for the benefit of the French troops in Kapisa and Kabul in Surobi.Learn more about enhancing air mobility (October 2008) Tiger arrived in Kabul (July 2009) Arrival of the Cougar and the creation MNAAvBn (October 2009) 

The rise of the Afghan National Army  France supports since 2002 the rise of the Afghan National Army (ANA) by training the Afghan military in schools (training of officers, specialty schools and Afghan commandos), and advising the Afghan units in the field through the  Operational Mentoring and Liaison Teams  (OMLTs).Operation Epidote  The French detachment Epidote  is deployed to Afghanistan to participate in the training of Afghan military since 2002.He first participated in the formation of the first six kandaks  Afghans, three were trained by French soldiers and three by the U.S. military in 2002 and 2003.Then, the Afghan Defense Ministry has gradually developed his training system mainly articulated around the centers of training for the troops, NCOs and officers, training centers of the second level, a Defense University, a center Doctrine and specialty schools.Since 2003, the missions of Epidote diversified. Today, the detachment is involved:

in the initial training of officers (cadets, platoon leaders and company commanders); in higher education officers (school staff and school-insurgency cons); specialty schools (information, support / logistics, armored, infantry, artillery and health).

The goal is to train the Afghan instructors so they can in turn train the Afghan military. Since 2003, the detachment Epidote  has helped train more than 11,000 Afghan officers.The Afghan Commando SchoolSince 2007, French military special forces are, with U.S. and Afghan commandos in Afghanistan.From 2007 to 2010, the Afghan commando school  has trained nine kandaks  commandos, distributed in the Afghan army corps.The mission continues today to continue to train new Afghan Commandos rally the kandaks existing.Since 2007, more than 6,000 Afghan soldiers have been trained in the Afghan commando school .More: video report The Operational Mentoring and Liaison Teams  (OMLTs) OMLT ( Operational Mentoring and Liaison Teams ) are teams of advisers and instructors integrated into operational units of the Afghan army that they support and advise in all their missions, training or in combat. Their mission board is about the conduct of education and training, planning and conducting field operations.  In operations OMLT implement for the benefit of Afghan units, air support and coalition ground when conditions require.  It is also about fostering links between ANA and ISAF to take concerted action.From October 2010, seven French OMLTs are deployed in the Afghan theater. They supervise all the units of the 3rd Brigade of the two hundred and first body of ANA:

Staff of the brigade to Naghlu; three battalions kandaks  infantry operating in Kapisa from FOB Tagab and Nijrab Torah and advanced combat positions (COP) in Kapisa

and Surobi; a kandak  support that operates from the COP Tagab valley in southern Kapisa; a kandak  based support with the staff of the brigade; a fourth and new kandak  Infantry, stationed in the Parwan, Kapisa province bordering.

Finally, elements are inserted within the staff of two hundred and first body and the OCCP of Kapisa province (the provincial center for coordinating the operations of all Afghan security forces, army, police, intelligence under the authority of the local governor).The first French OMLTs were deployed to Afghanistan in 2006.Until November 2009, they have advised the 1st Brigade of the ANA two hundred and first body which operated mainly in Wardak and Logar, south west of Kabul. The brigade is one of the first to have obtained the certification level the highest (CM1) confirming its ability to plan and conduct operations and to be engaged independently.In late 2009, these were redeployed OMLTs Kapisa - Surobi frames for the 3rd Brigade of the two hundred and first body.Moreover, between 2008 and 2010, an OMLT was deployed to the 4th Brigade of the 205th Afghan Army Corps in Oruzgan province in southern Afghanistan. It was inserted in the firstkandak  infantry brigade that operated from forward bases in Tarin Kowt and Deh Rawood in the area of responsibility of the Dutch contingent. In autumn 2010, with the departure of Dutch forces and redeployment of coalition forces in the area, French OMLTs was disengaged from the province of Oruzgan to be redeployed from the 3rd Brigade of the two hundred and first body.This redeployment and sending an additional OMLTs in October 2010 made it possible to take into account all the units of the Afghan brigade operating in the brigade area Lafayette.

          

Air support  Since October 2001, France has been providing air support for coalition operations (ISAF and Operation Enduring Freedom ). This support applies to the areas of supporting ground troops, intelligence, transportation.It is carried permanently from Kandahar and Bagram (Afghanistan) and Dushanbe (Tajikistan).On five occasions, the aerial device has been strengthened by the battle group in place since the aircraft carrier  Charles de Gaulle  and sailing in the northern Indian Ocean. As part of Operation Agapanthus 2010 , the theater air assets were reinforced at the end of 2010, by 21 Rafale  and Super Etendard  catapulted by the aircraft carrier. From this platform, watch air planes Hawkeye  attended the tactical coordination of air operations in the Afghan skies.In addition, a C135 tanker aircraft operating on behalf of the coalition from a base of the Persian Gulf.The air detachment of combat in Kandahar A detachment of six combat aircraft deployed in Kandahar since 2007. These aircraft operate throughout the territory of Afghanistan, for the benefit of the Afghan army and coalition forces.They perform missions aerial presence, show of force, fire support in favor of ground troops.Moreover, they provide reconnaissance and surveillance route or area. They lead a weekly fifteen missions.The detachment is located on the Kandahar base where 21 nations are represented.The drone detachment at Bagram ILWU ( Regional Command East ) A detachment of drones ILWU Snowy type MALE (medium altitude long endurance) is deployed to Bagram Air Base.  UAVs carry out surveillance and reconnaissance in favor of ground troops, mainly in the north-eastern Afghanistan, and he brings an air support for ground troops in transmitting images in real time enabling a better understanding the terrain and enemy disposition.  The pace of flight is on average one mission every two days for one to two dozen hours, day and night.The air transport detachment (Tajikistan)  Two transport aircraft Transall  C160, deployed to Dushanbe in Tajikistan, provide intra-theater logistics flights.  They contribute to the tactical mobility of coalition forces and conduct humanitarian actions. 

The maritime component ( Task Force  150 and 57)France is participating in the naval air component of Operation Enduring Freedom  ( Task Force  150) which is responsible for controlling air and maritime space in northern Indian Ocean to prevent the transit of terrorists to Afghanistan area the Arabian Peninsula or the Horn of Africa, and fight against illicit trafficking (weapons, drugs).The participation of France to the Task Force  150 includes generally a frigate. Since its inception in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, France has taken six times over command of the TF150 Thermoforming.

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IVORY COAST (THIS IS BEHIND)http://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/cote-d-ivoire/dossier/les-forces-francaises-en-cote-d-ivoireUpdated: 01/04/2011

Since 1 June 2010, the Licorne force under the command of Brigadier General Jean-Pierre Palasset (Force Commander).

LicorneThe Licorne force has about 900 troops. June 2009 saw the creation of the battalion Unicorn (BATLIC), fusion of the task force Licorne and the Joint Support Base (OFIS).The Licorne force is now grouped in Abidjan.It is the only entity French military in Ivory Coast.  This redeployment is consistent with the format "Unicorn 900" announced by Prime Minister Francois Fillon, 28 January 2009 during the parliamentary debate on the French overseas operations.The force can be locally supported by a building of the Navy's mission highbush in the Gulf of Guinea with on board an operational reserve board. This reserve is being provided by theFrench Forces of Cape Verde (FFCV) . Since the adoption of resolution 1721 (November 1, 2006), reinforced by Resolution 1975 of March 30, 2011, and in accordance with the Ouagadougou political agreement (signed March 4, 2007), the primary mission of the Licorne force is to support UNOCI: the French force is a force capable of acting on behalf of the UN force, the latter speaking in support of the action of the Ivorian armed forces.  Unicorn may also, if necessary, to ensure the security of French nationals and foreigners.  Since February 2011, the Licorne force has been strengthened and in 1100 men.

UNOCIThe strength of UNOCI, commanded by Major General Abdul Hafiz, has about 8,000 men.Some twenty French soldiers are inserted or serve as liaison officers.This force was created by Resolution 1528 adopted by the Security Council of UN Feb. 27, 2004.  It is deployed in the theater Ivory Coast since October 2004. Its mission is to observe and monitor the implementation of global ceasefire on 3 May 2003 to assist the Government of

National Reconciliation, to implement the plan DDR (Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration), to support the implementation of peace process, to monitor the embargo and to support the organization of elections. The UN resolutions  Several resolutions are the framework of international military intervention in Cote d'Ivoire.The first resolution (1464) of 4 February 2003 was particularly endorsed the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, signed January 24, 2003. Resolution 1528 of 27 February 2004, established the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI).The current terms of the impartial forces, namely the UNOCI and Licorne force that supports it, are set by resolution 1739 of January 10, 2007. They were respectively extended on a regular basis since that date and run until 30 June 2011 (resolution 1962 Security Council United Nations dated 20 December 2010). They were reaffirmed March 30, 2011 by a vote of resolution 1975.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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In Kosovo, France is a major contributor to KFOR (Kosovo Force) with 765 men.French forces are deployed mainly in the Multinational Battle Group North (MNBG-N), but also in KFOR headquarters in Pristina, which are based on representative French military personnel inserted and national support.KFOR is under the command of NATO and has about 10,000 troops from 32 nations. It is the second largest NATO operation after Afghanistan.

KFOR

KFOR is involved in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the benefit of the entire population of Kosovo, supports the work of international organizations in Kosovo (EULEX and UNMIK) and supports the rise of the security force Kosovo (KSF).Deployed in Kosovo since 1999, KFOR has undergone several reorganizations following the evolution of the security situation. In June 2009, taking into account the favorable security environment in Kosovo, the defense ministers of NATO approved the passage of the KFOR (NATO force in Kosovo) as a deterrent (Deterrent Presence - DP). It rose from 13,000 to 10,000 men in January 2010, an organization task forces to a combat battalion organization (battle group).KFOR retains its ability to act throughout the territory with a force slightly smaller but more mobile. She is able to be reinforced by NATO forces on alert.As of February 2010, KFOR is organized into five Multinational Battle Groups  (MNBG). This organization provides responsiveness and flexibility against any deterioration in the security situation. The U.S. command the MNBG East Finland on MNBG Centre, Germany MNBG the South, Italy on MNBG - West. France has the responsibility for the northern area of Kosovo with the Multinational Battle Group North  (MNBG-N).Since September 8, 2009, KFOR is commanded by Lieutenant General Markus Bentler German who took over from Lieutenant General Giuseppe Emilio Gay Italian.The N-MNBGFrance takes over command of Multinational Battle Group North  (MNBG-N) and is responsible for the northern area of Kosovo.The Battle Group  North has replaced the Task Force  Multinational North (North MNTF) January 9, 2010, at its dissolution. Its mission is to ensure a safe and secure environment and ensure freedom of movement for the benefit of the general population in northern Kosovo. It supports the work of UNMIK and EULEX working at the gradual transfer of responsibilities to local institutions.The Kosovo Police Service ( Kosovo Police ), whose rise to power continues every day, is now the first speaker, supported by the gendarmes and police of EULEX. KFOR is a last resort.The Multinational Battle Group North  conducts daily patrols on foot and motorized. It has permanent contacts with the public, local institutions, EULEX. Presence and dialogue enable it to conduct preventive actions to protect the good security situation in Kosovo. However, it is able to act with significant resources anywhere and at anytime in its area of responsibility if the situation requires.Placed under the command of Colonel Benedict Roux (corps commander of the 110th Infantry Regiment) since January 7, 2011, the multinational battalion North over 1,200 soldiers. Nine nationalities are represented in this training (France, Denmark, Greece, Morocco, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovenia, USA). The battalion commander has a multinational staff based in Novo Selo and:

two French companies, two Greek companies, Moroccan company, a Danish company, company liaison monitoring team , a rotating company of KFOR. 

The troops are stationed at Camp de Lattre de Tassigny in Novo Selo, Camp Belvedere in Mitrovica and Camp Nothing Hill in Leposavic.From the Franco-German Brigade, the 110th Infantry Regiment, stationed at Donaueschingen in Germany, and the 3rd Hussars formed the

backbone of the multinational battalion north. Other French soldiers from more than thirty or training staffs of the Army, the Air Force and military services.

EULEX

The mission of rule of law of the European Union (EULEX) is a civilian mission within the framework of resolution 1244. It has been operational since December 2008 and is seen to gradually transfer responsibilities from UNMIK.EULEX Kosovo supports the support, supervision, monitoring and advising local authorities in the areas of police, justice and customs.2300 people are deployed under the EULEX Kosovo, including 150 French soldiers.Sources: EMA, Kosovo Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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http://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/liban/dossier/la-contribution-francaise-a-la-finulUpdated: 23/02/2011

France is the second largest contributor of troops to UNIFIL with about 1,500 soldiers. More than a hundred are serving in HQs of UNIFIL in Naqoura and west Italian At Tiri and about 1300 are arming CATF (joint battlegroup) with a dual mission of QRF and zone control.  French soldiers in Lebanon are deployed as part of Operation Daman , French participation in UNIFIL.

The REPFRANCE representing the French elements, was Brigadier General of Woillemont who is also the Chief of Staff of UNIFIL.

The arms task force (CATF)

The CATF has about 1,300 soldiers, which include equipped with armored infantry fighting (VBCI), guns Caesar , radar Cobra  positions and missile Mistral .CATF's missionThe various units composing the battalion task force were put on alert 29 August 2006. Less than a month later, on September 27th, the entire battalion task force was deployed in its area of action and took the operational responsibility. He received the same mission patrolling with armored Leclerc tanks, along the Blue Line on the whole area of UNIFIL.In the meantime, after a short preparation period of 10 days, it was screened for by sea and air equipment for staff. It completed its operational readiness and began to UN standards in Beirut for a week then, he has deployed in its area of operations within the Ghanaian battalion.This rapid deployment of powerful and versatile ways, contributed to the completion of Phase 1 of the UNIFIL which resulted in the withdrawal of the last Israeli units in southern Lebanon in early October.While fulfilling its mission, the battalion task force took advantage of October to improve its installation, protection of settlements and his knowledge of the action area.

On 1 November, noted the former CATF rapid reaction force of UNIFIL and since it takes two parallel tasks:- Mission QRF  (quick reaction force). This force is organized around the squadron squadron lighting, intervention and direct support (ERIAD) and means supporting artillery. It operates directly under the command of General Commander of UNIFIL.It may intervene in the entire area of operations of UNIFIL.- The mission of monitoring the implementation of resolution 1701  of the UN in an area stretching from the banks of the Litani River to the Blue Line, which includes the towns of Dayr-Kifa, Khirbat Selim Tibnin At Tiri and Bint Jubayl-. For this mission, it is placed under the command of the staff stationed in the western sector Tibnin ordered by an Italian general.

The CATF also conducts operations to help the Lebanese population: cleanup, medical assistance, targeted reconstruction projects ...It operates in a very strong multinational and coordinates with neighboring units of UNIFIL: Italy, Ghana, Belgium, Indonesia and Nepal.Accordance with the spirit of resolution 1701, contacts with the Lebanese army are daily, especially with the 11th Mechanised Brigade Lebanese who shares part of its area with the CATF.

Maritime Component1 March 2009, the cons-French admiral Jean-Louis Kerignard handed over command of the maritime component of UNIFIL (TF 448) to Admiral Jean-Thierry Pynoo the Belgian navy.According to what was announced by Prime Minister January 29, 2009 during the debate in the National Assembly on overseas operations, units of the navy of the FT 448 are now diverted to other missions.The TF 448 is the maritime component of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). It works off the Lebanese coast in accordance with resolutions 1701, 1773 and 1832 of the Security Council of the UN. Its mandate is to assist the Lebanese authorities to control the maritime flows, to ensure that no illegal shipment of arms by sea reaches on Lebanese soil, providing a discharge capacity of citizens and train the Lebanese Navy so she can ultimately perform all its missions of sovereignty.From October 2006 to March 2008, Germany assumed command of the navy.1 March 2008 1 March 2009, it Euromarfor, European Maritime Force, who assumed command, first under the authority of admirals Italian and French from September 1, 2008.Admiral Jean-Louis Kerignard had succeeded Admiral Alain Hinden November 15, 2008.This is the first time Euromarfor, navy founded in 1995, operated under a UN mandate.

 The 420th Support Detachment (DetSout)After nearly 29 years of presence in Lebanon, the 420th Logistics Support Detachment (420th DSL), stationed in Naqoura in southern Lebanon, was dissolved 10 November 2007.Friday 09 November 2007, a ceremony was held to mark the transfer of custody of the UNIFIL headquarters at the Italian contingent and the dissolution of the 420th DSL had assured this task since 1978.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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The European Union has since December 8, 2008 a military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia.

Mission

The EU Council adopted November 10, 2008 Joint Action on the establishment of a military operation, Atalanta, in support of UNSC resolutions concerning the fight against piracy in Somalia (resolutions 1814 1816, 1838, 1846 and 1851). It involves the deployment of a naval force off the Somali coast for a period of 12 months from the declaration of Initial Operational Capability. On June 15, 2009, the EU Council decided to extend Atalanta for a period of one year from December 13, 2009, the date currently scheduled end of the operation.The Atalanta aims to contribute:

 to protect WFP ships that carry food aid to displaced persons in Somalia  the protection of vulnerable vessels sailing in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, and the deterrence, prevention and suppression

of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast .This operation, which is the first naval operation of the European Union, is part of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).Mandate

The Atalanta's mission is to:- Provide protection to ships chartered by WFP;- To protect merchant ships;- Use the means necessary including the use of force to deter, prevent and intervene to stop acts of piracy and armed robbery could be committed in areas where they are present .Organization- Political control is exercised by the European Council, via the PSC (Political and Security Committee) who also strategic direction. The EUMC (EU Military Committee) monitors the proper execution of the operation conducted under the responsibility of the commander of the operation.- The General Staff  (UK) Buster Owes Obe was appointed commander of the operation. The operational headquarters is based in Northwood, United Kingdom. This is manned by 80 people, including 6 French. The major general  Obe y ensures the planning and conduct of the operation in association with the military authorities (Staff of the EU) and EU policies.- The cons Admiral (SW) Jan Thörnqvist command the naval force in Europe since the staff strength (FHQ) in theater. The latter is on board a vessel, it was reduced to a bare minimum, about twenty of which a French military.

Composition of the force

A total of ten countries are participating in Atalanta.Currently, 9 nations would contribute to the ongoing operational operation: the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg.More than twenty vessels and aircraft will participate in the European operation, more than 1800 soldiers. The exact number of vessels and maritime patrol aircraft involved are subject to availability. Thus, the format of the European naval force is constantly evolving.The participation of FranceFrance participates in Atalanta with the permanent deployment of a frigate for the duration of the operation and the occasional participation of a maritime patrol aircraft, ATL 2, based in Djibouti.France also proposes logistical support to the operation with its pre-positioned in Djibouti.The countries participating in the operation can rely on the airport facilities at the base of FFDJ ( French Forces in Djibouti ) which also provides medical support with a Role 3.Area of operationThe European naval force operating in an area covering the southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and part of the Indian Ocean including the Seychelles, which represents an area comparable to that of the Mediterranean Sea. She led missions to accompany WFP ships and missions of presence and deterrence in the area of operations including EUNAVFOR Somali territorial waters, in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council of the UN.Several other naval forces also operate in this area. The operation NAVFOR permanent liaison with these forces led coalition U.S. CTF151 ( Combined Task Force) , NATO maritime group when present, Russian, Indian, Japanese, Chinese.

The European Maritime Safety CentrePrior to launching EUNAVFOR, a coordination of European fight against piracy (NAVCO) had been decided by the European Council of General Affairs and External Relations.Establishment September 15, 2008 in Brussels, the cell was responsible for coordinating the one hand means that Member States have set up in the Gulf of Aden as part of national missions to fight against maritime piracy and secondly to inform the European owners of any devices deployed.

EUNAVCO ceased operations after the start of Atalanta, EUNAVFOR EUNAVCO resumed work on building on the Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa. This is reinforced by the military and merchant navy personnel and interfaces, including via a dedicated website, between shipowners and naval forces operating in the area, including EUNAVFOR.Under EUNAVCO, France had secured the support of about twenty merchant vessels on transit the Gulf of Aden.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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CHADhttp://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/tchad/dossier/les-elements-francais-au-tchad-eft

BackUpdated: 26/11/2010

The device Sparrowhawk  was established in Chad in February 1986 to assist in restoring peace and maintaining the territorial integrity of Chad. He currently contributes to the stability of Chad and the sub-region.

 Missions  

French elements in Chad (LFS) of the force EPERVIER provide two permanent missions:- They ensure the protection of French interests, particularly the safety of French citizens residing in Chad- Under the technical cooperation agreement signed between France and Chad, they will provide logistical support (supplies, fuel, transportation, training) to the Armed Forces and Security (FADS) Chad, as well as support information.In addition, on a voluntary basis, they provide medical assistance to the population. The device Sparrowhawk  The device Sparrowhawk  now about 950 soldiers. Operated from July 29, 2010 by Colonel Bruno Maigret COMANFOR Hawk , it includes:- A joint staff,- A group land (consisting of a motor company, an armored squadron in N'Djamena, and a basic unit Proterra Abeche)- An air group consisting of 3 Mirage  2000C RDI, 4 helicopters Puma , 3 tactical transport aircraft (2 Transall  C160 and a CASA CN 235), and 1 air refueling C-135,- A support base with a joint purpose (BSVIA), comprising an operational component (facility protection, CENTREVAC) component and a joint support, including medical-surgical center.The French in Chad is backed by two major bases: the greater the air base 172 "CMS Adji Kossei" in N'Djamena, northwest of the airport, and the second is the Croci camp in Abeche, in Eastern countries. A detachment is also stationed at Faya-Largeau in northern Chad. Support for international  

The EFT provide support in favor of certain contingent of UN mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). Under bilateral agreements, these quotas receive benefits under life support (clothing, food, water, camp?), Internal routing and external theater and access to support health EPERVIER device.MINURCAT took over the operation EUFOR Chad / RCA in March 2009. It aims to protect civilians, to help support peace in the region and promote the work of NGOs in the camps of refugees and displaced people located in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic CAR.France has fully participated in the EU mission EUFOR Chad / RCA MINURCAT then until March 2010.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence 

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http://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/france/vigipirate-pps/dossier-de-reference/vigipirate-et-la-posture-permanente-de-securite

Anti-Pirate (I think)The Vigipirate LandThe three military forces are mobilized. Their mission is to participate in the reinforcement of security patrols at stations, airports, ports, and a number of sensitive points. The device red earth Vigipirate represents a volume of 1 010 men, committed to the needs of the mission. In April 2006, it consists of about 800 soldiers committed in France and 10 in overseas territories.   200 soldiers remain on alert 24 hours notice.Threat assessment is carried out by specialized units. It is renewed at a pace suited to the changing situation nationally and internationally.Updated: 30/12/2010

Since September 7, 1995, with a break of October to December 1996, the armies involved in strengthening the overall security within the government plan Vigipirate.

It's a plan of vigilance, surveillance and centralization of intelligence. It allows to manage different situations that could endanger the safety of persons in the country. Elements of the three armies involved continuously in support of police forces and police.The Prime Minister has decided to raise the alert level of Vigipirate in red after the London bombings, July 7, 2005. This alert level includes measures to protect institutions and means of relief and appropriate response, accepting the constraints imposed by the social and economic activity.The current plan was implemented March 20, 2003 taking into account seven years of prior experience Vigipirate. For armies, it distinguishes between two devices.Permanent security posture

Permanent warning device for air defense and maritime Control of airspace: patrols of fighters are on constant alert to intercept any suspicious aircraft. Prohibited areas around nuclear power

plants and industrial sites sensitive, were created.Radar detection means are also operational. This constant state of aviation security, as part of Vigipirate red, requires the commitment of 187 troops.

Monitoring the maritime approaches: the prefects of the Mediterranean sea, Atlantic and English Channel and North Sea are in charge of monitoring the maritime approaches and ports. This device represents a deployment of 148 sailors and maritime police.

A scale of alert levels set by the GovernmentFour levels of alert (yellow, orange, red, scarlet) correspond to security objectives for which the armies making contributions to their modes of action and specific ways. Each level is represented by a color that can trigger a series of measures.

Yellow  : increase vigilance against the real risks but still uncertain. Orange  : preventing the risk of terrorist action. Red  : Take steps to prevent the known risk of several serious attacks. Scarlet  : to prevent the risk of major attacks, simultaneous or not.

The Vigipirate LandThe three military forces are mobilized. Their mission is to participate in the reinforcement of security patrols at stations, airports, ports, and a number of sensitive points. The device red earth Vigipirate represents a volume of 1 010 men, committed to the needs of the mission. In April 2006, it consists of about 800 soldiers committed in France and 10 in overseas territories. 200 soldiers remain on alert 24 hours notice.Threat assessment is carried out by specialized units. It is renewed at a pace suited to the changing situation nationally and internationally.Sources: EMA Photograph: Ministry of Defence