Once permanent ship-of-the-line classrooms became impractical, sea training continued through the Jeanne d'Arc series and today's Mission Jeanne d'Arc. Earlier dedicated ships culminated in the helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc, which left service in 2010. The modern campaign commonly deploys a Mistral-class ship on an extended voyage among allied nations. The cruise turns classroom preparation into practical experience at sea. It also builds esprit de corps and exposes future officers to international cooperation.
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The Jeanne d'Arc application cruise
France's long-distance Jeanne d'Arc training tradition culminates officer education in a practical deployment, now commonly involving a Mistral-class ship.