Reformed at Ste Germain-en-Laye on 1 July 1979 under the orders of Général de Barry, with its HQ fused with HQ 1st Military Region. Its major units were 2nd Armored Division and 8th Infantry Division (8 DI).
The unit was reorganized at Ste Germain-en-Laye on 1 July 1979 under the command of General de Barry, combining its headquarters with HQ 1st Military Region. Its primary units were the 2nd Armored Division and the 8th Infantry Division (8 DI).