 The Rhodesian Army sought to forge a strong <unk> de corps among the new recruits , and to this end extended them several sentimental <unk> : for example , morale amongst the Frenchmen rose when they were informed that the Rhodesian insignia on their <unk> would be backed with the French tricolour . In a similar vein , their request for permission to raise the flag of France alongside that of Rhodesia outside their headquarters each morning was approved . French @-@ speaking men already in the army were attached to the unit to act as <unk> and assist with coordination and tactical instruction . Some of these were <unk> , who by virtue of their upbringing spoke both English and French at a native @-@ like level . The company itself , which numbered about 200 men , was assigned headquarters near Salisbury at <unk> Barracks , the home of the Rhodesian Light Infantry . It was organised in the same manner as a standard Rhodesian independent company , the only exception being its exclusively francophone personnel . 
