#ARMH2608037DDecree of 30 March 2026 on Appointments to the Operational Reserve
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This French government decree, published on 1 April 2026, formally appoints several hundred aspirants into the operational reserve of the French Armed Forces. It lists individuals being commissioned as second lieutenants, ensigns, or specialized officers in the Army, Navy, Air and Space Force, Commissariat, and Health Service. Appointments carry specific rank dates ranging from 1 October 2023 through 1 March 2026. The largest group consists of Army officers, followed by Navy and medical/health service personnel. Article 2 designates the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Armed Forces as responsible for implementation.
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Key Changes
- Appointment of 150+ individuals to sous-lieutenant de réserve in the French Army with rank dates from 1 Oct 2023 to 1 Mar 2026
- Commissioning of approximately 45 aspirants as enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe de réserve in the French Navy between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026
- Formal integration of medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and dental professionals into the Service de Santé des Armées reserve with specific rank dates
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Appoint all listed aspirants to the operational reserve at their specified ranks (second lieutenant, ensign, or specialized officer) effective on their designated rank dates ranging from 1 October 2023 through 1 March 2026
Record and maintain the appointment records for each individual aspirant with their full names, assigned rank, branch of service, and effective rank date as specified in the decree
Ensure the Prime Minister and Minister of the Armed Forces implement the appointments and oversee compliance with this decree
Activate appointed individuals into their respective service branches (Army, Navy, Air and Space Force, Commissariat, Health Service) and operational reserve status on or before their designated rank dates