Personnel

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The end of the draft and the reduction in naval forces to 55,000 from 70,000 is a major structural change for the French Navy. The navy's plans to transition to professionalism, and its recruitment, planning, training and career management programs are detailed.

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The operation logistics support, Fleet support department

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The Chief of Naval Staff will acquire command of all procurement and planning in 2000. It will combine fleet support with functions formerly performed by state-owned warship builder DCN.

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La tricolore rules the waves

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The French Navy is an essential tool of French foreign policy. Like all armed forces formed during the Cold War, it is undergoing serious reassesment and restructuring.

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