Taken from GDW’s NATO Combat Vehicle Handbook, Going Home, and RDF Sourcebook. GDW did not give a war history for French forces other than a brief introductory in RDF Sourcebook, so I have filled in blanks as best I can. I have also noted any military units that are not listed in T2K.

France

Recent History: According to GDW France survived the Twilight War intact and came to dominate post war Europe and the world, becoming the power that we all love or hate in 2300AD. However a map in GDW’s Going Home clearly has the French city of Lille and some Belgian cities damaged, so obviously the German and Dutch air forces bombed the crap out of northern France and Belgium (conventionally) in retaliation for the French occupation of Germany and Dutch territory west of the Rhine River. Other than that there has been surprisingly little written about France in the Twilight War, other than the fact that it formed the Franco-Belgian Union in 1998, occupied German and Dutch territory and created the Dead Zone in territory west of the Rhine, and seems to have growing influence in Africa and the Middle East.

Government: The French government is still in firm control of France and all of her territories (now including Belgium and Senegal), and with a fully intact armed forces and the expansion of the Gendarmes legal powers and size due to the war, it probably has more power than it ever had. Although by no means a military dictatorship, the French government has been allowed to expand its powers of arrest and control over public services in the interest of the security of the French state. So far the French population has accepted this as the French government has maintained most essential services (power, hospitals, mail, public transport, telephone, police and refuge collection etc) remarkably well, and has even maintained television and radio services. However, the Gendarmes have heavily repressed food and civil rights rioting in refugee camps and in inner city areas, and has had trouble with gangs and organised crime throughout the country. The French government is also paranoid about saboteurs operating in France. German and Dutch commandos and agents have caused considerable damage, and it is known that Soviet agents are trying to cause trouble with pro-communist elements of the French population.

Population: The war has had a minimal effect on the French population, and since the union with Belgium (and possibly Senegal) and the influx of millions of refugees, the French population is actually larger than before the war (60-70 million). Other than Lille and some Belgian cities which were heavily damaged by German and Dutch air strikes, the populations of French cities are probably the same as pre-war levels.

Industry & Economy: The French economy has undoubtedly been affected by the worldwide nuclear war and the collapse of world trade. However compared to most of the rest of the world conditions in France and its territories are a remarkably good. With the exception of some damage from air strikes in northern France and Belgium, the war has not physically affected France to any degree. Production of agricultural products and processed foods is at an all time high given France’s very large agricultural resources. Electricity is also widely available as France is far less reliant on fossil fuels than most developed nations, due to the huge French nuclear power industry. The French arms industry has also been boosted by the war, and produces new arms and ammunition, and spare parts for French forces. The public transport system (both rail and bus) is also still running fairly efficiently, but the collapse of the world’s oil industry and trading network has led to fuel rationing for civilian owned vehicles and some shortages in French industry. France has little oil resources but still has a fully functional oil refining industry, and the French government has sent the FAR to the Persian Gulf to secure a steady supply of oil from the Middle East.

Armed Forces:

France has the most powerful armed forces in the world in T2K. All of France’s three armed services have survived the war intact and are still relatively close to pre-war levels. In addition Belgian and Senegalese units are also under French command in 2000. France’s orbital communication satellite network and Earth based relay stations have also survived the war as have the Helios orbital spy satellites, which give French forces a global communications and intelligence capability. The ESA space launch facility at Kourou in French Guiana is still fully functional, and is guarded by a regiment of Foreign Legion troops. In T2K France never used its nuclear weapons, and now is the world’s largest nuclear power, although most of its nuclear systems are held in storage. French naval and air forces are also fully operational in 2000. The French Navy operates a balanced fleet of aircraft carriers, escorts, submarines, amphibious ships, minesweepers, patrol craft and naval aircraft, although it has lost some ships and aircraft in action against German and Dutch forces in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The French Air Force is now the largest in the world, and has absorbed Belgian and Senegalese aircraft. It lost quite a few combat aircraft during the occupation of German and Dutch territory in 1998 and 1999, and although even French avgas reserves are limited in 2000, it could easily deploy over 100 combat jets in addition to a full spectrum of support aircraft. Many more combat aircraft are also held in storage, and the French aerospace industry can supply parts, new equipment and weapons as needed. France easily deployed a force of 48 combat jets and support aircraft to the Persian Gulf to ensure that future French oil supplies from the region will continue.

In 2000 the French Army is focused on three tasks. Defending the French (and Belgian) border against hostile forces and hoards of refugees, supporting overseas territories and allies, and protecting the vital overseas interests of France. France has successfully enforced the Dead Zone, and occupied German and Dutch territory has largely been cleared of hostile forces and the refugee crisis has now become manageable, but it has taken the resources of much of the French Army (and all of the Belgian) to do so. The French have successfully defended French overseas territories, mainly due to the relative isolation and the lack of a significant hostile threat to such territories. However they have over extended themselves as basing forces in the Pacific and across Africa have caused logistical and financial problems, while questions have been raised about the logic and strategic sense of basing French forces in remote and economically backward nations (Senegal and Djibouti is an exception). Also France has embroiled itself in a potentially dangerous civil war in Canada by politically and militarily supporting the rebellious province of Quebec against a NATO country bordering the United States. The French have also made their future intensions in the Persian Gulf obvious by sending a large and well equipped force to the Middle East. The control of the remaining oil resources are high on the French government’s agenda, as they will be vital in rebuilding Europe and the world in the years following the end of the war. However both the US and the Soviets have retained considerable military forces in the Persian Gulf region (both at least a match for the FAR), and so far have shown no sign of withdrawing them at any time soon. This issue may become the principle focus of French diplomacy and military prowess in the near future.

Tanks: The new French LeClerc tank was starting to replace the AMX-30 tank at the start of the Twilight War. By 2000 the LeClerc had not completely replaced the AMX-30, but it is the tank of choice for front line units in Europe as German and Dutch forces use the powerful Leopard 2. The AMX-30B2 and baseline AMX-30’s are still widely used and many have been taken out of storage and put back in service, while Belgian Army units use the Leopard 1A5. France retains over 100 tanks of all types in storage, and also has many captured Leopard 2’s, Leopard 1’s, M48A5’s, T-55’s, and T-72’s tanks.

AFV: French forces use the AMX-10P infantry fighting vehicle and many variants of the VAB wheeled personnel carrier, while the Belgian use the M113. Smaller quantities of Buffalo, Vextra 25, VBX-170, VCR and older AMX VCI and M3 are also used. In addition many more vehicles are held in storage as are captured types such as the AIFV, BMP-1, BMP-2, Marder, BDX, YP-408, Condor, Fuchs, and UR-416. French recon and cavalry units use the AMX-10RC, the ERC-90, the VAB/HOT and many variants of the VBL, while the Belgians use the Scorpion, Scimitars and Striker. Older AMX-13, AML-90, AML-60/12 and AML-60/20’s are also used and held in storage, as are captured Luchs, Lynx, and Wiesel’s.

Artillery: French forces use the M-993 MLRS and the Pluton tactical nuclear missile (now in storage) for corps level artillery. Standard SP artillery is the GCT 155mm howitzer and the M109 155mm howitzer (in Belgian units), while some older F3 SP-155mm howitzers are held in storage. French and Belgian forces also use towed 155mm and 105mm howitzers and towed 120mm mortars. Air defence units use long ranged I-Hawk and Crotale SAM’s, short ranged Roland II SAM’s, and AMX-30D2 and Gepard SPAAG.

Engineer: French engineer units use the AMX-30D ARV, the LeClerc ARV, the AMX-30AVLB, and the AMX-30 EBG. Lighter engineer vehicles based on the chassis of the AMX-10 and AMX-13 light tanks and the M113 APC are also used or held in storage, as are many wheeled vehicles and conversions of civilian vehicles.

Infantry Support Weapons: French forces use Milan and HOT anti-tank missiles, and the Eryx and Apilas short ranged urban warfare missiles, while the Belgians use TOW missiles. The standard mortar used by French and Belgian infantry is the 81mm mortar. French forces also use towed 20mm AA guns and man portable Mistral SAM’s, and no doubt have also captured quite a few German and Dutch systems.

Aircraft: The French use Gazelle (20mm/rocket, and HOT equipped) helicopters in the ground attack and anti-tank role, and small numbers of new Tiger anti-tank helicopters which were beginning to enter service at the start of the war. RDF Sourcebook also has French forces equipped with armed Dauphins (Panthers) in Saudi Arabia. The standard French transport helicopter is the Super Puma, while Allouette and Ecureils are also used. France has grounded many helicopters due to avgas shortages but has nearly 100 of all types in storage.

1^st FRENCH ARMY

The 1^st French Army is HQ at Strasbourg in Alsace. GDW did not give a listing of its assets, but it administers the so called Dead Zone in lands west of the Rhine in Germany and the Netherlands, and directly controls the French I, II and III Corps, as well as the Belgian Army.

46^th Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is assigned to the 1^st French Army and was originally part of the now disbanded French Berlin Brigade. The 49^th was airlifted out of Berlin along with the rest of the brigade when NATO forces crossed the inter-German border. All vehicles were left behind in the airlift from Berlin, but the regiment was refitted on arrival in France and now performs security duties in the Colmar area in Haute-Rhin

Location: Colmar, France

Manpower: 350

Tanks: 12 (12x AMX-30)

AVF: 10 (3x AMX-10P, 2x VBL/Milan, 5x VBL/Eryx)

13^th Regiment de Dragoon Parachutistes

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a 1^st Army asset and has seen a lot of action in the German Rhineland. It was withdrawn to Dieuze in Lorraine near the German border for rest and refit.

Location: Dieuze, France

Manpower: 500

AFV: 19 (13x ERC-90, 2x VBL/Milan, 5x VBL)

11^th Regiment de Chasseurs metropolitains

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is assigned to the 1^st French Army and was originally part of the now disbanded French Berlin Brigade. It was airlifted out of Berlin along with the rest of the brigade when NATO forces crossed the inter-German border. All vehicles were left behind in the airlift, but the unit was refitted on arrival in France and performs security and escort duties for the 1^st Army in the Strasbourg area.

Location: Strasbourg, France

Manpower: 600

AFV: 29 (16x AMX-10RC, 4x VAB/HOT, 2x VAB, 8x VBL)

402^nd/403^rd Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is an air defence unit formed from the 402^nd and 403^rd regiments, which were amalgamated due to war attrition and the lack of aircraft flying in 2000. Some personnel were transferred to other units and the regiment provides air defence for the French north-east, although most of its surviving weapons are now held in storage. It is based at Chaumont in Haute-Marne and is now largely used for security duties.

Location: Chaumont, France

Manpower: 350

Artillery: 13 (3x I-Hawk SAM launchers, with 10 more in storage)

1^st Regiment de Genie

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a combat engineer unit based in Strasbourg with the 1^st French Army. Many combat engineer vehicles from other regiment have been assigned to the 1^st Regiment to form a pool of engineer equipment for the 1^st Army and its corps.

Location: Strasbourg, France

Manpower: 500

AFV: 31 (9x AMX-30D ARV, 8x AMX-30 AVLB, 9x AMX-30 EBG, 6x LeClerc ARV)

I Corps

I Corps is HQ in the city of Metz. It has six divisions and numerous corps assets under its command located across France and in the Dead Zone.

1^st Armoured Division

The 1^st Division was based in Germany prior to the war at Trier in Rheinland-Pfalz. NATO CVH has the 1^st Belgian Line Infantry Regiment attached to it, and the division has seen continuous action against German forces since the French occupation in January 1998.

Location: Trier, Germany

Manpower: 2,800

Tanks: 16 (16x LeClerc)

AFV: 56 (37x AMX-10P, 12x M113, 4x VAB, 3x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 18 (6x GCT SP-155mm howitzers, 12x towed 120mm mortars)

4^th Armoured Division

The 4^th Division is based at Nancy in Lorraine. It was sent into Germany in January 1998 to enforce the French occupation of the Dead Zone. At the end of 1999 it was badly mauled by German forces and partisans near Mainz, loosing many vehicles, and has since been withdrawn to Nancy for rest and refit.

Location: Nancy, France

Manpower: 3,600

Tanks: 18 (18x LeClerc)

AFV: 9 (2x AMX-10P, 3x VAB, 2x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 3 (3x F3 SP 155mm howitzers)

7^th Armoured Division

The 7^th Division is based at Besancon in Franche-Comte near the Swiss border. The 7^th Division has had a fairly quite war based well away from the German border, although vehicles and artillery from this unit have been reassigned to other units in the Dead Zone.

Location: Besancon, France

Manpower: 4,100

Tanks: 22 (22x LeClerc)

AFV: 33 (26x AMX-10P, 5x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 6 (6x towed 120mm mortars)

12^th Light Armoured Division

The 12^th Division took part in the occupation of the German Rhineland in 1998. It was recently withdrawn from the front to rest and refit, and is currently based at Saumur in Maine-et-Loire, on the Loire River in Western France. It is currently engaged in security duties but is still attached to I Corps.

Location: Saumur, France

Manpower: 2,900

AFV: 76 (22x AMX-10RC, 3x VAB/HOT, 43x VAB, 8x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 18 (6x towed 155mm howitzers, 12x towed 120mm mortars)

14^th Light Armoured Division

Although attached to I Corps, the 14^th is based in the Mediterranean city of Montpellier in Herault in the south of France. It has had a very quite war and is used for security along the French Mediterranean coast.

Location: Montpellier, France

Manpower: 4,200

AFV: 83 (24x AMX-10RC, 5x VAB/HOT, 48x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 26 (11x towed 155mm howitzers, 15x towed 120mm mortars)

4^th Airmobile Division

Although actually part of the FAR in real life, NATO CVH has it as part of I Corps. It is the French Army’s primary airmobile reaction force against any armed incursion from Germany or the Netherlands. Although shortages in avgas and parts have grounded many helicopters, the 4^th can still muster at least 23 helicopters and is based at Nancy in Lorraine.

Location: Nancy, France

Manpower: 3,800

Aviation: 23 (15x Super Puma, 6x Gazelle/20mm, 5x Gazelle/HOT)

27^th Alpine Division

Based at Grenoble in the French Alps, the 27^th has had a quite time guarding the Swiss and Italian frontiers. The 27^th has largely reverted to its original role as a light mountain infantry unit as most of its vehicles and aviation assets have been assigned to other units.

Location: Grenoble, France

Manpower: 4,400

AFV: 13 (7x ERC-90, 2x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL)

Artillery: 25 (9x towed 105mm howitzers, 16x 120mm towed mortars)

8^th Hussars Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset based at Altkirch in Haute-Rhin, close to the German and Swiss border. The 8^th Regiment has had a quite war and supports I Corps in security duties in the Dead Zone.

Location: Altkirch, France

Manpower: 400

AFV: 18 (12x AMX-10P, 3x VAB/HOT, 1x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas)

3^rd/15^th Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset and an amalgamation of the 3^rd and 15^th Regiments. The regiments Pluton nuclear missiles were never used, and many of their personnel were transferred to other units. A small number of Pluton’s is held with the regiment at Suippes in Marne, with other launchers held in reserve at an undisclosed location in central France.

Location: Suippes, France

Manpower: 250

Artillery: 3 (3x Pluton SSM)

17^th Regiment de Artillerie

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset based at Strasbourg, providing artillery support for the I Corps operation along the German border region.

Location: Strasbourg, France

Manpower: 280

Artillery: 14 (14x towed 155mm howitzers)

19^th Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset based at Metz and provides artillery support for the I Corps operation in the Dead Zone.

Location: Metz, France

Manpower: 240

Artillery: 8 (8x SP M-993 MLRS)

61^st Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset based at Morhange in the Moselle, and provides artillery support for the I Corps operation in the Dead Zone.

Location: Morhange, France

Manpower: 290

Artillery: 7 (7x F3 SP 155mm howitzers)

57^th Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The 17^th regiment is a air defence unit for the I Corps in the region. The regiment is dispersed in cantonments across the Dead Zone, but is HQ at Bitche in Alsace.

Location: Bitche, France

Manpower: 300

Artillery: 15 (9x Roland II SAM, 6x AMX-30D2)

2^nd Regiment du Genie

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset supporting operation in the Dead Zone. Most vehicles and personnel were transferred to the 1^st Regiment du Genie, and it is currently based in Metz.

Location: Metz, France

Manpower: 140

AFV: 3 (2x AMX-30D ARV, 1x LeClerc ARV)

11^th Groupe-ment d’Helicopters Legers

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset based in Metz, and used as an air-mobile rapid reaction force against any incursions into the Dead Zone, working closely with the 4^th Airmobile Division. Many helicopters have been grounded due to shortages in avgas and parts, but the 11^th can still quickly muster 8 operational helicopters with more held in reserve.

Location: Metz, France

Manpower: 300

Aviation: 8 (5x Super Puma, 3x Gazelle/20mm)

4^th Regiment d’Helicopteres de Combat

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a I Corps asset operating with 11^th Groupe-ment d’Helicopters Legers in Metz, although it has an attack rather than an air-mobile role. The 4^th was also starting to reequip with the new Tiger helicopter when the war broke out, and operates 4 Tigers, with a few others in storage.

Location: Metz, France

Manpower: 200

Aviation: 4 (3x Tiger HAP, 1x Tiger HAC)

II Corps

II Corps was a German based formation HQ in Baden-Baden, in Baden-Wurttemberg, although NATO CVH has moved it further north to Cologne in Nordrhein-Westfalen. II Corps has three divisions and numerous corps assets under its command, mostly based in Germany supporting the French occupation of the Dead Zone.

3^rd Armoured Division

This unit was based in Germany prior to the war at Freiburg Im Bresigau in Baden-Wurttemberg. NATO CVH has it based further north to Aachen in Nordrhein-Westfalen, near the Dutch-German border. This unit has seen a lot of action and has taken losses against German and Dutch forces in the Dead Zone, being part of the original French occupation force since 1998.

Location: Aachen, Germany

Manpower: 4,100

Tanks: 18 (18x LeClerc)

AFV: 30 (24x AMX-10P, 7x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 17 (5x GCT SP-155mm howitzers, 12x towed 120mm mortars)

5^th Armoured Division

The 5^th was based in Germany prior to the war at Landau in Rheinland-Pfalz, although NATO CVH places it east of the Rhine in Worms. This unit has seen a lot of action and has taken heavy casualties from German forces and partisans due to its exposed location

Location: Worms, Germany

Manpower: 4,200

Tanks: 24 (24x LeClerc)

AFV: 20 (13x AMX-10P, 4x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 14 (4x GCT SP-155mm howitzers, 10x towed 120mm mortars)

15^th Infantry Division

The 15^th Division is based at Koblenz in Rheinland-Pfalz, and was sent to Germany as part of the French occupation of the Dead Zone in 1998. The 15^th Division lost most of its vehicles against German forces and partisans and now operates in the light motorised infantry role.

Location: Koblenz, Germany

Manpower: 3,900

AFV: 23 (12x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL/Eryx, 6x VBL)

Artillery: 11 (11x towed 120mm mortars)

3^rd Hussars Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a II Corps asset based at Baden-Baden in Baden-Wurttemberg. It was based in Germany prior to the war and has seen a lot of action since the French occupation.

Location: Baden-Baden, Germany

Manpower: 300

AFV: 19 (12x AMX-10RC, 2x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL/Apilas)

32^nd/74^th Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a II Corp asset, and was formed from the amalgamation of the 32^nd and 74^th regiments who both operated Pluton nuclear missiles. The unit is currently located in Suippes in Marne alongside the 3^rd/15^th Regiment d’Artillerie. The units is used for security duties as most of its personnel have been transferred to other units, and its Pluton missiles are in storage in an undisclosed location in central France.

Location: Suippes, France

Manpower: 200

2^nd Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a II Corp asset based at Cologne in Nordrhein-Westfalen, providing artillery support for II Corps in the Dead Zone.

Location: Cologne, Germany

Manpower: 230

Artillery: 4 (4x SP M-993 MLRS)

51^st/53^rd Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The 51^st and 53^rd air defence artillery regiments were amalgamated and personnel dispersed to other units due to the lack of an air threat due to avgas shortages. It is currently based at Wittlich in Rheinland-Pfalz providing air cover for II Corps.

Location: Wittlich, Germany

Manpower: 250

Artillery: 9 (2x Roland II SAM, 7x AMX-30-2 (AA)

10^th /33^rd Regiment du Genie

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a II Corps asset based at Baden-Baden in Baden Wurttemberg. The 10^th and 33^rd engineer regiments were amalgamated and most of their vehicles and personnel transferred to the 1^st Regiment du Genie with the 1^st Army.

Location: Baden-Baden, Germany

Manpower: 120

AFV: 4 (2x AMX-30 EBG, 1x AMX-30D ARV, 1x AMX-30 AVLB)

12^th Groupe-ment d’Helicopteres Legers

This unit is not listed in T2K. The 12^th Group has seen a lot of action with II Corps in the Dead Zone, and can muster at least 6 helicopters and is used as an airmobile force, with its helicopters rotating between Trier and Cologne.

Location: Trier, Germany

Manpower: 200

Aviation: 6 (6x Super Puma)

2^nd Regiment d’Helicopteres de Combat

This unit is not listed in T2K. The 2^nd is based in Trier and operates closely with the 12^th Group-ment in the Dead Zone. Its transport helicopters have been transferred to other units and it is used as an attack force and actively patrols the Rhine and Mosel river valleys, and territory between Cologne and Trier.

Location: Trier, Germany

Manpower: 260

Aviation: 11 (7x Gazelle/20mm, 4x Gazelle/HOT)

III Corps

III Corps is based at Lille in Nord near the Belgian border, and is responsible for the French occupation of the Netherlands south of the Rhine, and has seen some heavy fighting. III Corps has four Divisions and numerous corps assets under its command, and also controls two Belgian divisions and all other Belgian forces now under French command.

2^nd Armoured Division

The 2^nd acted as a spearhead in the occupation of Dutch territory south of the Rhine in 1998 and took heavy casualties. It was withdrawn to Brussels for rest and refit, and according to Going Home now has two Belgian units attached to it, the 1^st Belgian Guides and the 3^rd Belgian Chasseur Regiment.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Manpower: 3,200

Tanks: 16 (16x LeClerc)

AFV: 47 (7x Scorpion, 36x AMX-10P, 2x M113, 8x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan)

Artillery: 23 (8x GCT SP-155mm howitzers, 15x towed 120mm mortars)

10^th Armoured Division

The 10^th took part in the occupation of Dutch territory south of the Rhine in 1998. It is currently based in the city of Nijmegan, just south of the Rhine, and is occupied on security duties against Dutch partisans in the area.

Location: Nijmegan, Netherlands

Manpower: 4,000

Tanks: 20 (20x LeClerc)

AFV: 57 (46x AMX-10P, 5x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 23 (9x GCT SP-155mm howitzers, 14x towed 120mm mortars)

17^th Armoured Division

This division is listed as part of the III Corps in Going Home, although it’s not in NATO CVH or is there any listing of it in the real world. However Going Home has five Belgian units attached to it, 2^nd Belgian Guides, 1^st Belgian Lanciers, 5^th Belgian Line Infantry, 2^nd Belgian Chasseurs and the 17^th Artillery Regiment, so it may be a new combined Franco-Belgian Division. I have it based in Dordrecht, covering Rotterdam and the upper Rhine area.

Location: Dordrecht, Netherlands

Manpower: 3,500

Tanks: 19 (12x AMX-30B2, 7x Leopard 1A5)

AFV: 49 (2x Striker, 4x Scimitar, 13x AMX-10P, 23x M113, 6x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan)

Artillery: 7 (5x M109 SP-155mm howitzer, 2x GCT SP-155mm howitzers)

6^th Light Armoured Division

The 6^th Light Armoured Division was based in Nimes in the south of France as part of the FAR, but NATO CVH has is based in Antwerp in T2K and attached to III Corps. It took part in the occupation of Dutch territory south of the Rhine in 1998, seizing control of territory as far north as Holland’s Diep, including the bridges and dykes in the southern Dutch polder territories. It took heavy casualties and was withdrawn to Antwerp for rest and refit.

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Manpower: 4,400

AFV: 85 (36x AMX-10RC, 7x VAB/HOT, 38x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 27 (11x towed 155mm howitzers, 16x towed 120mm mortars)

8^th Infantry Division

This division is based in Amiens just south of the Belgian border. The 8^th has had a fairly quite war located to the rear of the Dead Zone, although some of its vehicles have been transferred to other units.

Location: Amiens, France

Manpower: 2,800

Tanks: 13 (8x AMX-30B2, 5x AMX-30)

AFV: 21 (14x AMX-10P, 3x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 120mm mortars)

1^st Belgian Division

The 1^st Belgian Division came under French control when Belgium joined the French Union. It has had a brief tour in the Dead Zone in the Netherlands but has spent most of the war in the Liege area on security duties.

Location: Liege, Belgium

Manpower: 4,000

Tanks: 12 (12x Leopard 1A5)

AFV: 20 (3x Scimitars, 17x M113)

Artillery: 4 (4x M109 SP 155mm howitzers)

16^th Belgian Division

The 16^th Belgian Division came under French control when Belgium joined the French Union. It has had a quite war on security duties, and is based in the Channel port of Ostend, although some units are in cantonment in Ghent.

Location: Ostend, Belgium

Manpower: 4,600

Tanks: 13 (13x Leopard 1A5)

AFV: 22 (22x M113)

Artillery: 3 (3x M109 SP-155mm howitzers)

1^st Hussar Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is a III Corps asset operating in the mechanised infantry role. It has a quite war based in the Lille area.

Location: Lille, France

Manpower: 320

AFV: 17 (11x AMX-10P, 2x VAB/HOT, 1x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL)

2^nd Hussar Regiment

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. I have it refitted as an armoured unit and based in Tiel, just south of the Rhine fighting Dutch forces and partisans.

Location: Tiel, Netherlands

Manpower: 400

Tanks: 7 (7x AMX-30B2)

AFV: 8 (3x AMX-10P, 1x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL)

3^rd Belgian Lancers

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a III Corps asset currently based in the Dutch city of Arnhem fighting Dutch forces and partisans.

Location: Arnhem, Netherlands

Manpower: 350

Tanks: 6 (6x Leopard 1A5)

AFV: 3 (2x M113)

4^th Chasseurs Ardennois

Going Home places this Belgian cavalry unit as a III Corps asset. I have it based in the Antwerp area just south of the Dutch border.

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Manpower: 380

AFV: 11 (2x Scimitars, 1x Striker, 8x M113)

5^th Ardennes Rifles

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a III Corps asset and is used for security duties in the Belgian city of Charleroi.

Location: Charleroi, Belgium

Manpower: 500

76^th Infantry Regiment

Going Home as this unit as a III Corps asset. I have this regiment based in the city of Tilburg just south of the Rhine on security duties.

Location: Tilburg, Netherlands

Manpower: 550

AFV: 18 (14x VAB, 1x VBL/Apilas, 3x VBL)

Artillery: 7 (7x towed 120mm mortars)

15^th Senegalese Tirailliers Regiment

Going Home places this unit under French command, indicating that Senegal is back under French control in T2K. The regiment is a III Corps asset operating in the light infantry role, based south of Arnhem on the Rhine. It has suffered heavy casualties as its nationality has attracted attention from Dutch forces and partisans.

Location: Arnhem, Netherlands

Manpower: 450

58^th Regiment Artillerie a Pied

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. I have the regiment based in the city of Nijmegan on the River Waal on security duties.

Location: Nijmegan, Netherlands

Manpower: 600

8^th Marine Parachute Regiment

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. This regiment is part of the 11^th Airborne Division but remained at Toulouse when the rest of the division was sent to Saudi Arabia with the FAR. It has since come under III Corps control and has remained at Toulouse performing security duties.

Location: Toulouse, France

Manpower: 750

AFV: 13 (7x ERC-90, 2x VBL/Apilas, 4x VBL)

Artillery: 5 (5x towed 120mm mortars)

Belgian Parachute Commando Regiment

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. It is an elite Belgian infantry formation currently fighting with the 15^th Senegalese Tirailliers Regiment against Dutch forces and partisans in the Arnhem area.

Location: Arnhem, Netherlands

Manpower: 750

AFV: 4 (4x Scorpion)

Artillery: 6 (6x towed 105mm howitzers)

6^th Belgian Artillery Battalion

Not listed in T2K. This Belgian unit is a III Corps based in the Brussels area.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Manpower: 250

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 155mm howitzers)

14^th/35^th Belgian Anti-Aircraft Battalion

Not listed in T2K. This Belgian unit is a III Corps asset and was formed from the amalgamation of the 14^th and 35^th Anti-Aircraft Battalions and is based in Liege.

Location: Liege, Belgium

Manpower: 250

Artillery: 9 (9x Gepard SP AAG)

16^th Artillery Regiment

Going Home as this unit as a III Corps asset. I have the regiment based in the Eindhoven area giving artillery support to III Corps in the Dead Zone.

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Manpower: 300

Artillery: 6 (6x SP M-993 MLRS)

42^nd/62^nd Belgian SAM Battalion

Not listed in T2K. This Belgian unit is attached to III Corps and was formed when the 42^nd and 62^nd battalions were amalgamated due to the diminished aerial threat. It is based in the Belgian capitol Brussels, although most launchers are held in reserve.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Manpower: 300

Artillery: 5 (2x I-Hawk SAM launchers with 3 more held in storage)

11^th Belgian Engineer Battalion

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a III Corps asset and is used for security and technical duties in the Brussels area and has it has lost all of its vehicles.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Manpower: 150

31^st Regiment du Genie

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. The 31^st Regiment was overrun by Dutch forces and was amalgamated with elements of the Belgian 5^th Engineer Battalion. Most of its vehicles were transferred to the 1^st Regiment due Genie.

Location: Arnhem, France

Manpower: 150

AFV: 2 (2x AMX-30D ARV)

71^st Regiment du Genie

Going Home has this unit as a III Corps asset. The 71^st Regiment is based in the Lille area and has a fairly quite war. Most of its vehicles were transferred to the 1^st Regiment due Genie.

Location: Lille, France

Manpower: 300

AFV: 5 (2x AMX-30 EBG, 1x AMX-30D ARV, 1x AMX-30 AVLB)

6^th Regiment d’Helicopteres de Combat

This unit is not listed in T2K. It provides air support for III Corps in the Dead Zone, and has absorbed remnants of the Belgian Army’s 16th, 17^th and 18^th Helicopter Squadrons, after taking heavy losses during the occupation of the Netherlands. It can muster at least 13 helicopters and is currently based in Brussels.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Manpower: 230

Aircraft: 13 (3 Gazelle/20mm, 2x Gazelle/HOT, 2x Super Puma, 6x Allouette II)

FAR (Force Action Rapide)

The FAR is France’s rapid deployment force, and is now the symbol of French military presence in the Middle East. Like CENTCOM, FAR is a unified command, and French Army forces are supported by a naval squadron and a powerful air force. Although most of its forces are based in the Persian Gulf region or in France, a sizeable force in also based in the East African state of Djibouti.

9^th Marine Division

According to RDF Sourcebook elements of the 9^th Marine Division including its HQ staff were sent to the Middle East in 1998, and have remained there ever since. The division is currently based in the Kuwait City area.

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Manpower: 1,300

Tanks: 13 (13x AMX-30B2)

AFV: 102 (12x AMX-10RC, 5x VAB/HOT, 81x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL/Apilas)

Artillery: 32 (12x towed 155mm howitzers, towed 20x 120mm mortars)

11^th Airborne Division

According to RDF Sourcebook the 11^th Airborne Division was sent to the Middle East in 1998. The division operates all of the FAR’s helicopters and has been reinforced with heavy tanks from the 2^nd Chasseur Regiment.

Location: Al Quatif, Saudi Arabia

Manpower: 4,200

Tanks: 24 (24x LeClerc)

AFV: 30 (18x ERC-90, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas, 8x VBL)

Artillery: 46 (17x towed 105mm howitzers, 29x towed 120mm mortars)

Aviation: 20 (12x Dauphin, 4x Ecureils, 4x Super Puma)

13^th Foreign Legion Demibrigade

According to RDF Sourcebook and NATO CVH, this unit is part of the FAR, and was sent to Djibouti in East Africa in 1995, with the Foreign Legion Operational Group.

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti

Manpower: 500

AFV: 50 (14x ERC-90, 23x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas, 9x VBL)

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 155mm howitzers)

1^st Foreign Legion Cavalry Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this unit is part of the FAR, and is based in Djibouti, East Africa with the Foreign Legion Operational Group.

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti

Manpower: 600

AFV: 35 (24x AMX-10RC, 2x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 8x VBL)

1^st Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this regiment is part of the FAR, and has been forward deployed to the city of Basra in southern Iraq.

Location: Basra, Iraq

Manpower: 600

AFV: 53 (36x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas, 11x VBL)

Artillery: 9 (9x towed 120mm mortars)

2^nd Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this regiment is part of the FAR, and is based in Djibouti, East Africa with the Foreign Legion Operational Group.

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti

Manpower: 600

AFV: 57 (42x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas, 9x VBL)

Artillery: 6 (6x towed 120mm mortars)

2^nd Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this regiment is part of the FAR, and has been deployed from its home base in Corsica to Kuwait.

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Manpower: 350

AFV: 51 (31x VAB, 3x VBL/Milan, 4x VBL/Apilas, 13x VBL)

Artillery: 7 (7x towed 120mm mortars)

1^st Foreign Legion Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is based at Aubagne, in Provence, and is support and supply unit for the Foreign Legion.

Location: Aubagne, France

Manpower: 400

4^th Foreign Legion Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is based at Castelnauderey in Languadoc, and serves as a training unit for the Foreign Legion.

Location: Castelnauderey, France

Manpower: 300

5^th Marine Combined Arms Group

According to NATO CVH this unit is not attached to FAR but is the East African Regional Command. However it is based in Djibouti, along with FAR Foreign Legion forces.

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti

Manpower: 450

AFV: 27 (11x AMX-10RC, 2x VAB/HOT, 14x VAB)

Artillery: 16 (7x towed 155mm howitzers, 9x towed 120mm mortars)

1^st Marine Paratroop Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this regiment is part of the 11^th Airborne Division. This unit is an elite formation, forward deployed to Basra in southern Iraq.

Location: Basra, Iraq

Manpower: 700

3^rd Marine Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is part of the 9^th Marine Division, and has remained at the division’s home town of St. Malmo in Brittany.

Location: St. Malmo, France

Manpower: 500

AFV: 32 (32x VAB)

Artillery: 9 (9x towed 120mm mortars)

1^st Senegalese Parachute Regiment

According to RDF Sourcebook this Senegalese regiment is now attached to the 11^th Airborne Division with the FAR in Saudi Arabia.

Location: Al Quatif, Saudi Arabia

Manpower: 600

2/11^th Marine Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is part of the 9^th Marine Division, and has remained at the division’s home town of St. Malmo in Brittany

Location: St. Malmo, France

Manpower: 200

Artillery: 6 (6x towed 155mm howitzers)

Fusiliers-Marine

This is a marine commando unit under French Navy control. According to the RDF Sourcebook it is attached to the FAR and operates in the Middle East.

Location: Toulon, France/Al Quatif, Saudi Arabia

Manpower: 500

DetALAT Djibouti

This unit is not listed in T2K. Although part of the East African Regional Command, it is a detachment of French Army Aviation on semi-permanent deployment to Djibouti.

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti

Manpower: 50

Aviation: 5 (3x Super Puma, 2x Gazelle/20mm)

Indian Ocean Regional Command

This is one of the smallest French commands, with only one marine infantry regiment assigned to it. It is based at Reunion but is responsible for French interests in the Indian Ocean, including the islands of Mayotte, Comoros, Mauritius and Madagascar. Gendarme and French air and naval assets in the region are also under its control, and it is in regular contact with French forces in West Africa and FAR forces in the Middle East.

2^nd Marine Infantry Battalion

According to NATO CVH this is the French garrison for the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, and is also responsible for the security of the island of Mayotte and other French interests in the Indian Ocean. It has had a quite war and is in regular contact with French forces in Djibouti and West Africa.

Location: St-Pierre, Reunion

Manpower: 500

AFV: 15 (2x ERC-90, 8x VAB, 1x VBL/Eryx, 4x VBL)

Artillery: 3 (3x towed 120mm mortars)

West African Regional Command

A small command with a large area of responsibility, the West African Regional Command is largely a security force, sent by France to bolster the stability of allied African nations. It has kept local regimes in power and rebel forces far from the political centres of these nations, while Senegal has sent part of its own army to fight with French forces in Europe and the Middle East. The West African Regional Command keeps in regular contact with France, and is well supported from mainland France with regular supplies of weapons, ammunitions and stores.

6^th Marine Infantry Battalion

According to NATO CVH this unit is based in Gabon in central Africa. It has seen some action against rebel factions and is used for security duties in Gabon’s capitol Libreville.

Location: Libreville, Gabon

Manpower: 400

AFV: 34 (8x ERC-90, 18x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Eryx, 5x VBL)

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 120mm mortars)

23^rd Marine Infantry Battalion

According to NATO CVH this unit is based in Senegal capitol of Dakar. It has had a quite war as Senegal has few local rivals and in fact Senegal has sent two of its own units to fight with French forces in Europe and the Middle East.

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Manpower: 350

AFV: 35 (5x ERC-90, 22x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 1x VBL/Eryx, 6x VBL)

Artillery: 6 (6x towed 120mm mortars)

43^rd Marine Infantry Battalion

According to NATO CVH this unit is based in the Ivory Coast. It has seen some action against Nigerian backed rebels and is based in the city of Port Bouet near the capitol Abidjan.

Location: Port Bouet, Ivory Coast

Manpower: 350

AFV: 36 (7x ERC-90, 23x VAB, 2x VBL/Eryx, 4x VBL)

Artillery: 9 (9x towed 120mm mortars)

DetALAT Tchad

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a detachment of French Army Aviation on semi-permanent deployment to Chad.

Location: N’Djamena, Chad

Manpower: 50

Aviation: 2 (1x Gazelle/20mm, 1x Super Puma)

DetALAT Gabon

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is a detachment of French Army Aviation on semi-permanent deployment to Gabon.

Location: Libreville, Gabon

Manpower: 50

Aviation: 3 (2x Gazelle/20mm, 1x Super Puma)

Det Cap Vert

This unit is not listed in T2K. This unit is a detachment of French Army Aviation on semi-permanent deployment to Senegal.

Location: Cape Vert, Senegal

Manpower: 50

Aviation: 3 (2x Super Puma, 1x Gazelle/20mm)

Eastern Pacific Regional Command

A small command with only two assigned regiments, Contact is maintained with French forces in Tahiti and the Middle East, and with Australian and New Zealand forces in the Pacific.

5^th Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. It is based on New Caledonia and has had some trouble with pirates, but has had a fairly quite war.

Location: Noumea, New Caledonia

Manpower: 350

AFV: 16 (12x VAB, 1x VBL/Eryx, 3x VBL)

Artillery: 4 (4x towed 120mm mortars)

Marine Infantry Regiment of the Pacific

According to NATO CVH this units is based in New Caledonia. It has had some trouble with pirates but has had a fairly quite war.

Location: Noumea, New Caledonia

Manpower: 300

AFV: 10 (8x ERC-90, 2x VBL)

Western Pacific Regional Command

Marine Infantry Regiment of the Pacific

According to NATO CVH this units is based in Tahiti. It has had a very quite war due to its remote location but keeps in contact with French forces in New Caledonia and with other Pacific islands.

Location: Papeete, Tahiti

Manpower: 300

Latin American Regional Command

This command covers French Guyana and other French territory in the Caribbean. It is well supplied from France and also controls Gendarme and French air and naval assets in the region.

3^rd Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment

According to NATO CVH this unit is based at Korou, the site of the ESA and French space launching facility. France has positioned a considerable number of air defence systems around the facility which are manned by the 3^rd Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment, in addition to performing their general security duties in the area.

Location: Kourou, French Guiana

Manpower: 350

AFV: 15 (6x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apalis, 6x VBL)

Artillery: 5 (1x Crotale SAM, 2x Roland II SAM, 2x AMX-30D2)

9^th Marine Infantry Regiment

According to NATO CVH this unit is based in Cayenne, the capitol of French Guiana. It has had a quite war but keeps a close eye on the Brazilian border.

Location: Cayenne, French Guiana

Manpower: 450

AFV: 38 (9x ERC-90, 29x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas, 4x VBL)

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 120mm mortars)

33^rd Marine Infantry Regiment

According to NATO CVH this regiment is deployed on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, with some forces also deployed to Guadeloupe on security duties.

Location: Fort de France, Martinique

Manpower: 350

AFV: 11 (4x VAB, 1x VBL/Apilas, 6x VBL)

Artillery: 3 (3x towed 120mm mortars)

1^st Marine Support Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is attached to the Latin American Regional Command and supports French forces in the Caribbean.

Location: Fort de France, Martinique

Manpower: 100

3^rd Marine Support Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is attached to the Latin American Regional Command and supports French forces in French Guiana.

Location: Cayenne, French Guiana

Manpower: 180

Quebec Regional Command

The French government recognised the Republic of Quebec when it declared its independence from Canada in 1998, and has supported the Quebec rebels with supplies and weapons. In 2000 France sent military forces to Quebec and Labrador, largely to deter resurgent Canadian Federal and US Milgov forces from over running Quebec. The French island of Saint Pierre et Miquelon off the coast of Newfoundland is used as a staging base for the insertion of French forces into Quebec, as its functional airport can handle French Air Force transports. French forces are based along the Saint Lawrence River and in parts of Labrador, and are generally based well away from the front lines with Federal forces as French units have been instructed not to engage Canadian, US or other NATO forces unless attacked.

2^nd Dragoon Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is part of the 2^nd Armoured Division and was transferred to Quebec by ship in 2000. It is based at Trois Rivieres on the Saint Lawrence River and has been in a few skirmishes with Federal Canadian forces. Its presence in the area has been a notable reason why Federal forces from the Eastern Command have not progressed further north into Quebec.

Location: Trois Rivieres, Quebec

Manpower: 400

Tanks: 10 (6x LeClerc, 4x AMX-30)

AFV: 8 (7x AMX-10P, 1x VAB)

35^th Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is part of the 7^th Armoured Division and was sent to Quebec in 2000, and is now based on Saint Pierre and at Cabano in Monts Notre Dame, as a deterrent to Federal forces in the Maritime Command.

Location: Saint Pierre, and Cabano, Quebec

Manpower: 700

Tanks: 4 (AMX-30)

AFV: 10 (3x AMX-10P, 7x VAB).

Artillery: 7 (7x towed 120mm mortars)

41^st Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment is part of the 9^th Marine Division and remained at St. Malmo in Brittany when the rest of the division was sent to Kuwait with the FAR in 1998. In 2000 it was sent to Quebec via ship and air transport and is currently HQ at Charlesbourg just north of Quebec City, with smaller detachment in cantonment along the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River.

Location: Charlesbourg, Quebec

Manpower: 700

AFV: 35 (8x ERC-90, 17x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 2x VBL/Apilas, 6x VBL)

Artillery: 5 (5x towed 120mm mortars)

81^st Infantry Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is part of the 14^th Light Armoured Division and was sent to Quebec in 2000. It is currently based at Churchill Falls in Labrador on security duties.

Location: Churchill Falls, Labrador

Manpower: 400

AFV: 12 (8x VAB, 1x VBL/Milan, 3x VBL)

Artillery: 3 (3x towed 120mm mortars)

34^th Artillery Regiment

This unit is not listed in T2K. This regiment was transferred from II Corp control in 2000 and sent to Quebec by air transport. It is currently based in Charlesbourg with the 41^st Infantry Regiment providing artillery support to French and Quebec rebels.

Location: Charlesbourg, Quebec

Manpower: 180

Artillery: 8 (8x towed 155mm howitzers)

4^th Belgian Engineer Battalion

This unit is not listed in T2K. This Belgian regiment was transferred from III Corps control and sent to Quebec to provide technical assistance to French and rebel Quebec forces, and is currently based in Quebec City.

Location: Quebec City, Quebec

Manpower: 120

7^th Regiment d’Heliopteres de Combat

This unit is not listed in T2K. The regiment is part of the 4^th Airmobile Division and was sent to Quebec by ship with other French forces in 2000 to provide air mobility. The regiment’s helicopters are frequently rotated between Saint Pierre and Riviere-du-Loup on the Saint Lawrence River.

Location: Saint Pierre and Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec

Manpower: 190

Aviation: 6 (3x Gazelle/20mm, 3x Super Puma)

Regional Forces

French military regional forces are not listed in T2K. They are an amalgamation of various army reserve and home defence units that have been activated since the start of the war. There are currently six military regional defence forces located across France, plus the 152^nd Infantry Division. The military regions are actively supported by local Gendarme forces.

1^st Military Region

The 1^st Military region covers the French capital of Paris and its environs. It is tasked with defending Paris but has not seen any combat. However it has been used for riot control duties in the slums of Paris, and has a visible presence is the Paris streets and is used for security duties around government buildings and key installations.

Location: Paris, France

Manpower: 7,900

Tanks: 14 (3x AMX-30B2, 11x AMX-30)

AFV: 48 (3xAML-90, 2x AML-60/12, 8xAML-60/20, 26x M3, 9x VBL)

Artillery: 12 (2x Roland II SAM, 6x towed 105mm howitzers, 4x towed 120mm mortar)

2^nd Military Region

The 2^nd Military Region is based in Lille and is tasked with the home defence of north eastern France. Although it is a home defence unit, in reality it works very closely with the III Corps.

Location: Lille, France

Manpower: 2,900

Tanks: 7 (7x AMX-30)

AFV: 24x (6x AML-90, 4x AML-60/12, 14x M3)

Artillery: 6 (2x Gepard SPAAG, 4x 120mm mortars)

3^rd Military Region

The 3^rd Military Region is based at Rennes in Ille-et-Vilaine in western France. It has had a very quite war and is tasked with security duties and the home defence of the Brittany and Normandy regions

Location: Lyon, France

Location: Rennes, France

Manpower: 3,000

AFV: 34 (9x AML-90, 3x AML-60/12, 4x AML-60/20, 18x M3)

Artillery: 6 (1x towed 155mm howitzers, 5x towed 120mm mortars)

4^th Military Region

The 4^th Military Region is based at Bordeaux in south west of France. It has had a very quite war and is tasked with security duties and the home defence of Aquitaine and the Pyrenees regions.

Location: Bordeaux, France

Manpower: 5.900

Tanks: 16 (4x AMX-30B2, 12x AMX-30)

AFV: 39 (3x AML-90, 31x M3, 2x VBL/Eryx, 4x VBL)

Artillery: 14 (3x towed 155mm howitzers, 11x towed 105mm howitzers)

5^th Military Region

The 5^th Military Region is based at Lyon on the Rhone River. It is tasked with the home defence of France’s second largest city, and the south eastern region facing the Italian and Swiss borders.

Manpower: 3,200

Tanks: 7 (7x AMX-30)

AFV: 33 (8x AML-90, 2x AML-60/12, 6x AML-60/20, 17x M3)

Artillery: (1x Roland II SAM, 3x towed 155mm howitzers, 9x towed 120mm mortars)

6^th Military Region

The 6^th Military Region is based in Metz and is tasked with defence of north eastern France. In reality it actively supports both I and II Corps, and is mainly used for light security duties behind the front lines.

Location: Metz, France

Manpower: 1,800

AFV: 15 (2x AML-60/20, 13x M3)

152^nd Infantry Division

The 152^nd Division is used for guarding France’s nuclear assets. It is based in the Mediterranean city of Montpelier but most of the division is dispersed in cantonments at undisclosed locations in the Massif Central guarding French nuclear weapons.

Location: Montpelier, France

Manpower: 2,200

AFV: 12 (8x ERC-90, 2x VAB/HOT, 19x VAB, 2x VBL/Milan, 16x VBL)

Artillery: 10 (2x Roland II SAM, 2x AMX-30D2, 6x towed 120mm mortars)

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