31st Brigade (France)
The 31st Brigade (French: 31e Brigade) was a French Army unit created in 1981 whose components were all reassigned in 1984.
| 31st Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 31e Brigade | |
Insignia of the 31st Brigade featuring Poseidon | |
| Active | 1 July 1981 – 28 June 1984 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Specialized Armoured Brigade |
| Part of | Foreign Legion Groupment |
| Garrison/HQ | Bonifacio, Nîmes, Aubagne, Orange, Fréjus |
| Motto(s) | Honneur et Fidélité |
| Colors | Green and Red Red and Blue |
| Engagements | 31st Brigade
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Général de brigade Paul Lardry (1981–1982) Général de brigade Jean-Claude Coullon (1982–1984) |
On 1 July 1981 the Chief of Staff of the French Army enacted the creation of an inter-arm brigade placed under the orders and command of the Foreign Legion Groupment (G.L.E), headed by générals Paul Lardry and Jean-Claude Coullon.
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