Just so everyone is aware, the French Foreign Legion is an elite group of soldiers. If you aren’t extremely physically fit or ready for 5 years of military suck then this isn’t the option for you.
No, very much not the case. It’s an extremely competitive unit that very few are able to join due to the extreme physical requirements, you do get to walk last in the military parades with their own marching pace, wear leather aprons and don’t have to shave, so you get to be a total bad ass, but it’s a lot of work
I’m a veteran who looked into joining the FFL. They’re basically all special forces (even the admin) so if you aren’t ready for that level of training you’re going to fail recruitment and won’t be able to join them.
Also of 100 recruits that apply only 10-15 are selected.
Also of 100 recruits that apply only 10-15 are selected.
How many of those have a military background? I saw some documentaries where they followed recruits and most of them failed because they lacked dedication, a decent understanding of French, or were physically or mentally unfit.
I saw some documentaries where they followed recruits and most of them failed because they lacked dedication, a decent understanding of French, or were physically or mentally unfit.
Well, you’re describing a large part of the US military. Many enlisted soldiers just joined to escape a bad situation, so they aren’t that dedicated. They certainly don’t know French, if they even know English that well.
They teach you french during basic training so that wouldn’t be an issue. You can see this at the FFL faq page where the first q and a is about french fluency.
Are you sure those guys in the documentary were already past selection? You have to be selected (10/100) and then you also have to pass basic training which is difficult.
Dear Trans US soldiers,
You can join the French legionnaire and get an easy European passport after a few years of service.
Regards
Just so everyone is aware, the French Foreign Legion is an elite group of soldiers. If you aren’t extremely physically fit or ready for 5 years of military suck then this isn’t the option for you.
I didn’t mention this because I addressed US soldiers. If you are already a soldier I’m sure you’ll easily get in.
No, very much not the case. It’s an extremely competitive unit that very few are able to join due to the extreme physical requirements, you do get to walk last in the military parades with their own marching pace, wear leather aprons and don’t have to shave, so you get to be a total bad ass, but it’s a lot of work
I’m a veteran who looked into joining the FFL. They’re basically all special forces (even the admin) so if you aren’t ready for that level of training you’re going to fail recruitment and won’t be able to join them.
Also of 100 recruits that apply only 10-15 are selected.
I have no idea about this.
How many of those have a military background? I saw some documentaries where they followed recruits and most of them failed because they lacked dedication, a decent understanding of French, or were physically or mentally unfit.
Well, you’re describing a large part of the US military. Many enlisted soldiers just joined to escape a bad situation, so they aren’t that dedicated. They certainly don’t know French, if they even know English that well.
They teach you french during basic training so that wouldn’t be an issue. You can see this at the FFL faq page where the first q and a is about french fluency.
Are you sure those guys in the documentary were already past selection? You have to be selected (10/100) and then you also have to pass basic training which is difficult.