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The Minister of Defence is responsible for execution of military policy. He is advised by the Chief of Staff of the Armies (CEMA) in regard to the use of forces and the control of military operations. The Chief of Staff of the French Air Force (CEMAA) determines the air force doctrines and advises the CEMA how to deploy French air assets. He is responsible for the preparation and logistic support of the air force. The French Air Force has 219 combat aircraft in service, with the majority being 126 Dassault Mirage 2000 and 93 Dassault Rafale.

As of early 2014, the French Air Force employs a total of 45,489 regular personnel.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Bilan social 2013" 17 July 2014 (in French)
  2. ^ "Bilan social 2012" 8 July 2013 (in French)