2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment - Organization

Organization

The regiment is composed of around 1230 men organised into 10 companies, thus making it the largest regiment of the French army.

  • Compagnie de Commandement et de Logistique (CCL) - Command and Logistics Company
  • Compagnie d'Administration et de Soutien (CAS) - Administrative and Support Company
  • 1er Compagnie de Combat (1er Cie) - 1st Combat Company (4 combat sections)
  • 2e Compagnie de Combat (2e Cie) - 2nd Combat Company (4 combat sections)
  • 3e Compagnie de Combat (3e Cie) - 3rd Combat Company (4 combat sections)
  • 4e Compagnie de Combat (4e Cie) - 4th Combat Company (4 combat sections)
  • 5e Compagnie de Combat (5e Cie) - 5th Combat Company (4 combat sections)
  • Compagnie Antichar (CAC) - Anti-Tank Company (4 sections)
  • Compagnie d'Eclairage et d'Appui (CEA) - Reconnaissance and Support Company (3 sections)
    • Section de reconnaissance régimentaire (SRR) - Regimental Recce Section (VBL)
    • Section antichars (SAC) - Anti-Tank Section (Milan)
    • Section de tireurs d'élite (STE) - Sniper Section (PGM 12.7mm)
  • Compagnie de reserve (8 Cie) - 8th Reserve Company

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