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2003 French Army Order of Battle, Page 8

By J.L. Betin | Front Page Features|Military History |  Published: September 29, 2005 at 11:27 am

Carol Firing Section
———————
3 Peugeot P4 -> 3 Light Armored Trucks
8 different size transport vehicules -> 8 trucks
4 7,62 MG -> 4 Medium MG
4 Roland SPSAM -> Roland 2 SAM
4 VAB IFV ( 20mm gun)
1 Reco Team -> 1 Reconnaissance Assault Team
1 Anti Tank rocket team -> 1 AT+ team

Mistral Firing Battery
———————
Composition : 1 command and supply section, 3 Mistral firing section

Command and Supply Section
————————–
2 Support Squad
2 Peugeot P4 -> 2 Light Armored Trucks
5 different size transport vehicules -> 5 trucks
1 12,7 MG -> 1 Heavy MG
1 Anti Tank rocket team -> 1 AT+ team

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Mistral Firing Section
———————
2 Peugeot P4 -> 2 Light Armored Trucks
13 different size transport vehicules -> 13 trucks
1 7,62 MG -> 1 Medium MG
1 Anti Tank rocket team -> 1 AT+ team
6 Mistral fire teams -> 6 Mistral MPSAM

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LOGISTICAL BRIGADE BL1 & BL2
======================
This TO&E is partial. The tank transport regiments are not included here (it concerns the 503ème and 516 Régiment du Train)

601ème Régiment de Circulation (Military Police)
——————————
Composition : 1 command and support squadron, 5 Circulation Squadron, 1 reserve circulation squadron

Command and Support Squadron
—————————-
2 HQ -> 2Command Groups
12 Peugeot P4 -> 12 Light Armored Trucks
2 VBL Scout
15 Support Squads
4 12,7 MG -> 4 Heavy MG
50 different size transport vehicules -> 50 Trucks

Circulation Squadron
———————
20 Peugeot P4 -> 20 Light Armored Trucks
9 Military Police Squads
3 Motorcycle Squads
9 VAB APC
1 Support Squad
9 different size transport vehicules -> 9 Trucks

Reserve Circulation Squadron
—————————-
29 Peugeot P4 -> 29 Light Armored Trucks
9 Military Police Squad
3 Motorcycle Squads
1 Support Squad
9 different size transport vehicules -> 9 Trucks

121ème, 511ème, 515ème, 517ème Régiment du Train
————————————————
Each regiments has the same structure and must be considered as a whole
2 HQ -> 2 Command Groups
45 Peugeot P4 -> 45 Light Armored Trucks
9 Military Police Squads
3 Motorcycle Squads
2 VBL Scouts
22 Support Squad
9 VAB APC
290 different size transport vehicules -> 290 Trucks

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4th AEROMOBILE BRIGADE AT NOW (10/2003)
================================

1er RĂ©giment d’HĂ©licoptères de Combat
————————————-
EHR 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle Viviane
EHAP 10 x SA.341F2 Gazelle Canon
EHA 1 10 x SA.342M Gazelle HOT
EHA 2 10 x SA.342M Gazelle HOT
EHM 1 8 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHM 2 8 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHM 3 9 x AS.532UL Cougars
EHM 4 9 x AS.532UL Cougars
EHOR 4 x AS.532UL Cougar Horizon

3ème RĂ©giment d’HĂ©licoptères de Combat
————————————–
EHR 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle Viviane
EHAP 1 10 x SA.342L1 Gazelle Mistral
EHAP 2 10 x SA.341F2 Gazelle Canon
EHA 1 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle HOT/Viviane
EHA 2 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle HOT/Viviane
EHM 1 9 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHM 2 9 x SA.330Ba Puma

5ème RĂ©giment d’HĂ©licoptères de Combat
————————————–
EHR 4 x SA.342M1 Gazelle Viviane
8 x SA.342M Gazelle HOT
EHAP 7 x SA.342L1 Mistral
4 x SA.341F2 Canon
EHA 1 9 x SA.341M1 Gazelle Viviane/HOT
EHA 2 8 x SA.342M Gazelle HOT
EHM 1 9 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHM 2 9 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHM 3 9 x SA.330Ba Pumas

6° RHC Le 6ème RĂ©giment d’HĂ©licoptères de Combat
————————————————
EHR 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle Viviane
EHAP 1 10 x SA.341F2 Gazelle Canon
EHAP 2 10 x SA.342L1 Gazelle Mistral
EHA 10 x SA.342M1 Gazelle Viviane/HOT
EHM 9 x SA.330Ba Pumas
EHA = Escadrille d’HĂ©licoptères d’Attaque
EHAP = Escadrille d’HĂ©licoptères d’Appui Protection
EHM = Escadrille d’HĂ©licoptères de Manoeuvre
EHOR = Escadrille d’HĂ©licoptères d’Horizon
EHR = Escadrille d’HĂ©licoptères de Reconnaissance

AEROMOBILE BRIGADE IN FUTURE (2005)
============================

1er Régiment Helicoptère de Combat
———————————-
Eurocopter Tiger,10/10
SA-341 Gazelle,10/10
Heavy Transport HH,24/24
Light Recce HH,10/10

2eme Régiment Helicoptère de Combat
———————————–
Eurocopter Tiger,20/20
SA-342 Gazelle,20/20
Heavy Transport HH,12/12
Light Recce HH,10/10
Support Squad,0/1

3ème Régiment Helicoptère de Combat
———————————–
Eurocopter Tiger,20/20
SA-342 Gazelle,20/20
Heavy Transport HH,12/12
Light Recce HH,10/10

1 Régiment Helicoptère de transport
———————————–
Eurocopter Tiger,10/10
Heavy Transport HH,48/48

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One Response to “2003 French Army Order of Battle”


  1. 1
    ashem says:

    Hello!
    [4° BAM (fr).] 6° rĂ©giment d’hĂ©licoptères de combat (Compiègne) doesn’t more exist doe 2 years!
    Thanx



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