Following the Druze revolt of 1925-1927, the Syrian Legion was reorganized into the "Special Troops of the Levant" () augmented by North African infantry ("tirailleurs") and cavalry ("spahis"), French Foreign Legion (), and Colonial Infantry/Artillery units (both French and Senegalese). The whole force constituted the Army of the Levant and was responsible for keeping order in both French mandates during the interwar period.