French Forces for the 21st Century

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Abstract:

Despite the fact that it is not integrated into the NATO military structure, France is a pivotal security partner for the United States. While its defense policy is marked by independence, its military capabilities complement those of the Alliance. With their role in dissuasion, prevention, projection, and protection, the French armed forces are global, nuclear, conventional, and unconventional, and are being transformed to become significantly smaller, restructured, and more professional.

Author(s):
Jones, Jeffrey B.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC
Supplementary Note:
Published in Joint Force Quarterly (JFQ), p31-38, Summer 2000.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NDU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*FRANCE, *MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, POLICIES, NATO, SECURITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations
Report Date:
1999 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Aug 18