Traditional features characteristic of the pre-1940 French Army, such as kepis and heavy capotes (buttoned-back greatcoats) were replaced by berets and simplified uniforms.
Fitur-fitur tradisional yang menjadi ciri khas Pasukan Prancis pra-1940, seperti Kepi dan kap berat (kancing-kancing besar) digantikan oleh Baret dan seragam sederhana.