The basis of the National guard will include the existing operational reserves.
French President Francois Hollande announced the creation of the National guard.
“The President decided that the National guard will include the existing operational reserves,” – said in a communique issued on Thursday, the Elysee Palace.
Communication of the decision of Hollande will be referred to the Council of defence of France in August to September could pass parliamentary hearings and that these forces could be brought to operational readiness.