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==Conclusion==
Plan Bleu and Rose des Vents were core components of France’s Gladio network, reflecting NATO’s strategy to counter Soviet and communist threats through covert means. Plan Bleu’s early exposure highlights the risks of such secret armies operating in a democracy, while Rose des Vents’ longevity and ties to the SDECE and 11e Choc suggest deep integration into France’s security apparatus. The networks’ potential links to the OAS, SAC, and even cults like the Order of the Solar Temple indicate a broader agenda of political manipulation, akin to Gladio’s “strategy of tension” in Italy. 

Plan Bleu’s brief existence ended in scandal, while Rose des Vents operated covertly under SDECE, with training by the 11e Choc and coordination with NATO. Led by figures like François de Grossouvre, the network’s activities included surveillance, sabotage training, and possible ties to far-right groups like the OAS and SAC. The networks’ secrecy and France’s refusal to investigate fully obscure their full impact, but their connection to NATO’s clandestine framework is well-documented.