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The '''''Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres (CFOT)<ref>https://www.bing.com/search?q=commandement+de+la+force+et+des+operations+terrestres+wikipedia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=commandement+de+la+force+et+des+operations+terrestres+wikipedia&sc=10-63&sk=&cvid=8FEAE933F5AD401F8F7CFB85FBB9C0A4&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=</ref>''''' is the new appellation (since January 2024) of the '''Commandement des Forces Terrestres''', previously '''Commandement de la Force d'action Terrestre''' (“Command of the land combat forces”, French acronym CFAT). It is the [[Command (military formation)|High command]] of the land forces of the [[French Army]].
The '''''Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres (CFOT)''''' is the new appellation (since January 2024) of the '''Commandement des Forces Terrestres''', previously '''Commandement de la Force d'action Terrestre''' (“Command of the land combat forces”, French acronym CFAT).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/nos-unites/grands-commandeurs/commandement-force-operations-terrestres-cfot |title=Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres (CFOT) |language=fr |website=defense.gouv.fr |access-date=2024-06-04}}</ref> It is the [[Command (military formation)|High command]] of the land forces of the [[French Army]].


The CFOT is under the orders of the [[Army general|État-major de l'armée de terre]] (EMAT). In 2016, it controls 2 "interarmes" (combined) divisions and 7 brigades. It has also direct control over a Corps-size HQ, the [[Headquarters Rapid Reaction Corps – France|Rapid Reaction Corps - France]].
The CFOT is under the orders of the [[Army general|État-major de l'armée de terre]] (EMAT). In 2016, it controls 2 "interarmes" (combined) divisions and 7 brigades. It has also direct control over a Corps-size HQ, the [[Headquarters Rapid Reaction Corps – France|Rapid Reaction Corps - France]].
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Structure of the French Army]]
* [[Structure of the French Army]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 19:05, 4 June 2024

Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres
Insignia of CFT
Active30 June 1998 - present
CountryFrance
BranchFrench Army
TypeHigh command
Rolecommand
Size467 men
Part ofEMAT
Garrison/HQLille

The Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres (CFOT) is the new appellation (since January 2024) of the Commandement des Forces Terrestres, previously Commandement de la Force d'action Terrestre (“Command of the land combat forces”, French acronym CFAT).[1] It is the High command of the land forces of the French Army.

The CFOT is under the orders of the État-major de l'armée de terre (EMAT). In 2016, it controls 2 "interarmes" (combined) divisions and 7 brigades. It has also direct control over a Corps-size HQ, the Rapid Reaction Corps - France.

The CFOT (then CFAT) was founded on the 30th of June 1998 from the disbanding III Corps and is garrisoned in Lille, at Kleber barracks. It employs around 467 people, including generals, officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, civilians, and reserve personnel.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Commandement de la Force et des Opérations Terrestres (CFOT)". defense.gouv.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-04.