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65 days. A successful bet for setting up the Corporal Alain Mimoun camp by the Economat des Armées

The stakes were high: to build a military camp in Paris to house nearly 5,000 soldiers mobilised to secure the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The chosen place is the Reuilly lawn, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, which is used to hosting circuses and the famous Foire du Trône.
The inventory was carried out on Monday 29 April and the trucks bringing the elements of the future structures arrived the same day.
The aim is to build 31,000 m² consisting of 331 air-conditioned metal and wood buildings, including accommodation, sanitary areas (toilets, sinks and showers), a laundry room, an infirmary, etc.

The central and most visible element is the 5,000m² restaurant. It is composed of a hundred modules the size of a bungalow for the kitchen, the distribution of meals and the XXL dining room of 2100m².
A military site of a scale not seen since the Second World War to be built under extremely tight deadlines !

After 65 days, the keys were handed over to the Ministry of the Armed Forces on Wednesday, July 3, which took possession of the premises immediately.
The Economat des Armées is continuing its mission by providing day-to-day support for the site and will ensure the dismantling of the camp at the end of the 2024 Olympic Games.

A project led by the employees of the EdA, implemented by a plurality of partner companies, with passion and dedication in parallel with the 20 other projects carried out in the Paris region for the benefit of the Ministry of the Armed Forces and the General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie.

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SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS FOR THE FRENCH ARMY

The Économat des Armées (EdA) is a public establishment under the supervision of the Armed Forces General Staff, specialising in food logistics, supplies, services and events for the armed forces. The EdA operates throughout France, including overseas, as well as abroad in support of the forces deployed or in overseas operations. The EdA's historical know-how and expertise in the organisation and management of requirements mean that it can intervene on behalf of the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). The Armed Forces Commissary operates as a private company, enabling the Ministry of the Armed Forces to call on additional specialist skills. Today, the EdA is the service provider for the armed forces.

CATERING FOR THE ARMED FORCES

Whether in France or abroad, EdA is responsible for the management of defence restaurants. The public establishment is the link that enables certain restaurants, clubs and messes in mainland France to be outsourced to contract catering companies (SRC). For theatres of external operations and camp management, EdA manages the catering unit itself with dedicated in-house teams.

FOOD SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMED FORCES

The historic mission of the Économat des Armées is to manage and transport foodstuffs, which is vital for military units. The EdA is responsible for supplying the 300 defence base sites across mainland France, including military hospitals, logistics sites, isolated camps and training grounds. Rigorous traceability and a high-performance logistics platform ensure that food is delivered at the right price and quality. Eda also supports military personnel on overseas operations (OPEX) by delivering foodstuffs and everyday items directly to French army bases and remote camps.

MANAGEMENT OF MILITARY CAMPS IN OPERATION

The Économat des Armées is responsible for equipping camps and ensuring the quality of life of soldiers stationed abroad for long months. As well as transporting food, the EdA is responsible for the accommodation of military personnel, camp security (fire protection) and day-to-day equipment (cleaning of premises, laundry service, leisure internet). Supporting military units means taking care of all contingencies so that soldiers can concentrate on their operational missions. This also includes the production of water and energy on the military camp, waste management and environmental protection, as well as the installation and dismantling of facilities. The EdA also contributes to the well-being of military personnel stationed abroad by promoting communications with their families.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

The Économat des Armées also contributes to the well-being of serving personnel by facilitating communications with their families through private communications - internet service and leisure telephony - at attractive prices.

ORGANISATION OF EVENTS FOR THE ARMED FORCES

In France and abroad, the Économat des Armées implements projects in collaboration with the Ministry of the Armed Forces. The "Informal Meeting of NATO Defence Ministers" and the "60th Anniversary of the Patrouille de France" are examples of events where the EdA is involved. Logistical support can range from organising trips to running seminars, not forgetting logistical support for military exercises.

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