Thoughts on the French Foreign Legion?
Gonna give it a go once I save up a couple thousand dollars and can afford to live I'm france for a couple weeks on my own.
Anything I can do to increase my odds of joining?
I've been through BMQ for the Canadian Armed Forces & I'm going to start teaching myself a bit of french. What do you guys think of signing your life away for another countries political/military interests? I want to live in Europe and this seems like a good.start
>>78718633
>Thoughts on the French Foreign Legion?
Prepare to die in some hellhole in Africa
Just join your own military. You'll make more $$ and won't have to speak a shit language
>>78718768
part of the reason I want to join them, canada has no combat missions going on right now and seems a little ironic to join a combat trade and sit on base and twidle your thumbs all fucking day.
FFL is the last resort dude, some serious psychopaths there
>>78719131
starting a new life abroad sounds like a nice way to kick start my adult life instesd of boring as fuck canada, id rather deal with pyschopaths than mudane farmboys from Alberta
bump
>>78718633
better then uk
>>78718633
(((french foreign legion)))
make a canadian nationalist party instead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaCHBmGWcBc
pic related to video because your first instinct will be to turn it off.
>>78718633
I remember some french guy posting about how it went to complete shit a few years ago, not sure how legit it was.
>>78719061
Youre a goddamned retard. You really want to see combat that fucking bad?
shit fucking sucks, and if I could go at it again I'd pick the most POG job I could have found in the army. I'd be an AG or HR staff officer in a heartbeat.
Save yourself the misery and just go join the Kurd for a while. When you get tired of it leave with your combat experience and "sick operator skillz". If you join FFL you are going to be stuck in some bum fuck nowhere taking pop shots from Africoons and have no easy way out.
>>78718994
>shit language
Fuck you
>>78723337
I personally find Arabic quite beautiful.
>>78724160
Better than Spanish for sure
>>78722875
Doesn't sound bad desu. In fact, that's exactly what I want.
It sounds so pure as compared so sitting in my damp room fapping to traps. My ancestors would be proud of me.
>>78722875
kurds aren't taking anyone else without combat training or experience anymore. unless you can learn the language.
>>78724258
>>78724160
woosh
>>78718633
I tried to join the French Foreign Legion when I was a young lad, they turned me down after raping and abusing my body.
>>78725165
Guy said hes been through some kind of leaf training... Im sure he can bullshit them into believe he received real military training.
Vice did an article on this, apparently they pretty much turn you away on the spot unless you can speak the language or have had some sort of military training
>>78718633
>French
>white hats
>can probably be unraveled into surrender flags
CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP
>>78725222
Nice trips.
>>78726047
>hey g8s I know my memes xD
>>78725010
Then go and get em. Its an almost once in a life time opportunity to go off and fight as a merc and not be labeled a traitor by your home country. If you go just make sure you are joining the Kurds that are supported by your country... i think for america its the YPG.
>>78725760
was real military training you bitch
>>78726014
read the article too, he sounded like a bitch from the start and didn't have drive, he was fantasizing about leaving if you read it correctly.
>>78725269
I'm excited for their 3 day 70 mile march. sounds like a challenge
>>78718633
Going around august... might see you there OP, you only need like 2000 for the two way ticket if shit goes bad but once youre off the plane you need to get your ass to paris and theyll give you food and shelter during the process
>>78718633
Only enlist if you have no other options in life. It's literally last resort stuff.
>>78718994
You don't have to speak french.
>>78726718
i understand its a literal thing to help people start new lives because they're escaping their shitty lives; and that's exactly what I'm trying to do.
I could join the Canadian military but then I'm stuck in the country I'm already used to and once im trained to be a killer ill have nothing to kill, and spend my time thinking I'm top shit despite not seeing combat. sounds like a no go for my story.
why is the ffl seen as so "last resort"?
I understand there will be shit stains from all over the globe but so am I so to say.
>>78718633
Infantry fag here... if any rich fags plan on making mommy and daddy mad by going to fight the browns and you don't wanna go alone ill come along but i need full monetary support... Ill pay for my return trip but that's all i can afford. Shit ill come to your state and teach you everything i know before we ship. (have the gear to train with in the states already)
/wishful thinking over
>>78718633
I've thought about joining it too as an adventure kind of thing but haven't really looked into it as I don't take the consideration that seriously. Any general info about the whole process and what one would do in it?
This is an awful fucking idea. You really want to be cannon fodder on "peace-keeping" missions in Africa?
The pay is terrible, they treat you terribly, and if you want to stay in France after your term is up they retroactively tax all your earnings.
Also you will be surrounded by other legionnaires, i.e. human garbage.
Ex-legionnaire here. Ask away.
>Anything I can do to increase my odds of joining?
>Run a lot.
>When you will be asked how much money you earn back home, tell them some really small number. They are taking poor guys which will better by joining. Same applies for Americans.
>Be humble, truthful and shut the fuck up on all occasions.
>Learn traditions.
>Don't learn French before joining.
>Join during end of the spring or during the summer. Never ever enlist during the winter time.
>Go straight to Aubagne, don't waste time in any other recruitment centers.
>Never lie to anyone, but don't say more than you are asked about. Yes/No/I don't know basis.
>Run a lot.
>Learn ranks, especially NCOs.
>Build up your immunity system before enlisting. Basic with a flu sucks.
>Have a clear plan on which regiment you want to join and why. Go for it from the beginning.
>Run a lot.
>Visit cervens legion forum.
>Be prepared for the worst fucking suck in your life, which if you overcome will change to the best fucking mistake you ever made and you will love-hate every moment of it.
Bonne chance. Don't forget to run a lot and shut the fuck up.
>>78718633
As a commonwealth citizen can't you join the British army OP? With Brexit you might get to invade the frogs.
>>78727843
Where did you serve and what kind of money did you make?
How long is a required service? And what were your day to day operations?
>>78727843
when they ask me the big question on why I want to join the legion, would telling them that I wish to serve a military force that has an actual impact on the world in a positive way and to build a comradery with different nationalities all over the world while learning to enter the french nationality at the same time be a good bsckstory instead of "I wanna ticket to start anew in europe"
>>78718633
simply the best
>>78728352
I'll take my chances with the legion first then try the British army after, I really don't want to serve in canada
>>78718633
/k/ hates them because they won't let trannies in.
>>78728657
Cavalry, back then in Orange (I think they are based near Marseille now). You can find wages on the internet, but you usually get more than that, there are lots of bonuses. If you are going only because of money, don't do that. You sign your first contract for a five years, after that you can sign for 1, 2 or 5 again I think. I did my five.
You spend most of your time doing either regimental training or specialized training (sometimes with other regiments), after that if you are lucky, you get deployed. Some vacation, and training rounds again. Rinse and repeat.
>>78729085
Don't give them some prepared bullshit like that, they hear that hundred times a day. Just be direct, truthful and hones. Tell them you are looking for the military career and want to start anew in Europe. They will ask this question during the first two weeks many many times.
>>78730068
Cool thanks. And then you didn't see any combat then?
>>78730357
I was deployed. No wild stuff though. I just sat in my vehicle most of the time, served as a bigger taxi with guns, drove to seemingly meaningless places. Some people shot at us few times, we shot back few times too. Nothing grand, Legion got very strong presence established.
Good money though. But I loved specialized trainings, damn I loved those. Scuba diving, mountain fighting. You name it. Legion is best for this.
>>78723337
Arabic is horrible to listen to though, Ahmed.
>>78718633
They get paid absolute shit.
You'd make more money working at mcdonalds full-time.
Most of the members are old timers from 3rd world countries who got kicked out of their own military.
It's like willingly riding the short bus.
>>78718633
You'll end sweating your balls off in blackest Africa or Guyana guarding the EU spaceport where nothing happens.
You wont be anonymous or get a new identity. You can't join anymore if you have a record. You do get a French passport in the end though.
Not worth it.
>>78718633
Have fun dying in some nigger infested african wasteland
>>78731363
Little to no Arabs in the legion. I remember one Egyptian during the selection. Wanted special praying time. In the Legion. He was told that there is no god in the Legion and he can fuck off right back to the civil. He did not, served for a year and then deserted. They try to join, they kick most of them during first week.
>>78731450
>Things I made up in my head, the post.
Also:
>Joining legion because the money
>>78731655
>You'll end sweating your balls off in blackest Africa or Guyana
Only with certain regiments which also receive best wages.
>where nothing happens.
Somewhat correct.
>You wont be anonymous or get a new identity.
Correct and it sucks.
>You can't join anymore if you have a record.
Complete bullshit.
>>78725269
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>>78731968
Where were you deployed to?
>>78734708
Mali.
>>78731968
>21 years old
>fluent in Russian
>well-off family
>never been in the military
Do these work against me? How much choice do you have over your regiment? I want to join 2 rep. Are there many niggers?
>>78735078
Sounds great...ever have put down some Dindus? Fuck any filthy African aids factory prostitutes ?
>>78722123
This, so much.
>>78718633
French Foreign Legion is my backup plan if my wife ever divorces me. Learn French, find a quebecer and talk to them whenever you can, you'll learn fast that way. Get fit.
From what I've heard they don't just take anybody anymore, you have to be in fighting shape when you arrive if you want a good chance of being accepted into training.
>>78731968
Are you the same Czech guy who's working security for a casino now? Are there foreign legion guys working for contracting companies?
>>78736253
Age is ideal, never been in military is also better than having existing military background. Fluent in Russian is great, since really big portion of the present Legion are russian-speakers.
Don't mention well-off family. If they ask, you come from a regular average family background. They are looking for the losers who will have it better in the Legion and fulfill their contract. That's why half of the Legion is from the Eastern Europe and the second half from South America.
>How much choice do you have over your regiment?
Not too much for the most, it depends on what you show during the selection and basic. If you can score your way to one of the best though, the chance you get where you want is relatively big. Worse you score, worse your chance.
>Are there many niggers?
Nope. And those who get in tend to be really great guys.
>>78736253
>Fuck any filthy African aids factory prostitutes ?
Sure I did. To this day I am amazed I never got sick.
>>78737799
Yeah, that's me. Nice to meet you again.
>Are there foreign legion guys working for contracting companies?
Yeah, I know about few. From what I've heard ex-legionnaires are on high demand. But don't take my word for it, that's only from what I have heard.
>>78738147
Hope you're doing well Czech bro. We're there any legal repercussions from your country for being gone for 5 years? Like taxes or anything like that.
>>78738609
I've got somewhat huge debt from not paying taxes, but that is me being irresponsible, since it is preventable with a little help from the Legion and French offices when are you still serving. No legal issues, you can serve in any army within the NATO here.
Other than that I am doing fine, thank you for asking Americanfriend. Hope you are alright too and everything is fine there as well.
>>78739100
How did your family / friends react?
Also do you have proof?
>>78739100
Well but if you did not own any property and did not tell your country that you made any money, shouldn't you not owe any taxes?
My 4.83 km time is 20:14 and I can do 27 dead hang pull ups. How does that compare for most recruits?
>>78736351
Answer this, Bedrich
>>78739569
Family took it alright, always a bit distant in this department. When I was leaving I had my only true friend already serving there, so no big deal too. Thinking back about it, I think that this really helped - I think the most difficult part is during the first two months, when there is a moment you have to tell yourself "This is it, I am throwing my old life away right now." Hard to describe.
Proof of what?
>>78739739
I did not. But we have a different tax system here, there are two mandatory taxes you have to pay each month. I did not paid them at all for the whole time, nor I was officially unemployed during which you are excerpted from paying (but you have to be present).
>27 dead hang pull ups.
That's fucking impressive, mate. Good for you, they will instantly remember you if you show them something like that. And that is very good during selection.
Your running is fine too, however try running longer distances. When we started running in the Legion for the first time (after being accepted to the "Rouge" during selection) we started at 8km.
>>78740260
Already did, Jurgen.
>>78740381
sans regret?
>>78738147
Do you recommend that I learn french or do they not care?
>>78740381
Proof you served in the FFL. Not that I don't believe you, you seem quite truthful, but it is 4chan after all.
>>78740953
http://foreignlegion.info/joining/
>>78740953
Don't waste time learning, it would make your selection more difficult anyways. You will learn quickly enough there.
>>78741208
Pic related is enough?
>>78740381
Most I've ever ran was a half marathon. My longest run a week would be a 12.9 km and I'd do that in about an hour and 2 minutes. I want to see the jungle and Africa.
>>78729411
why not?
>>78742126
Yep. Pretty impressive.
>>78742676
I think you are pretty much ready. But be ready to very soon acknowledge, you can't just prepare for the Legion. But physically-wise, you seem in a really good shape for the Legion. When I was going in, I was much worse than you in that department.
Africa is fucking beautiful. Nature-wise, sometimes it is just pure magic and I am not a bit romantic person. But people there? Not so much. I don't know about the jungle, but all brazilian guy's I served in, they mostly loved it really much and spend quite long times praising it.
>>78743474
Sorry for this kind of question, but since I imagine there many be some closet homosexuals or degenerates that were seuxally abused when they were children willing to join and probably getting it, what about rape in the legion? Ever heard any stories about someone getting raped?
>>78722123
No it doesnt, you sound like one of those pussys who get back and have "ptsd" and little meltdown/tempertantrums whenever a car backfires. Grow a spine.
Combat doesnt suck, combat is intense, combat is an adreniline rush. Losing friends sucks but you get over it
>>78743474
I just want to walk away from things my friend. I feel as if we forget how comfortable and easy our lives are and that we have forgotten the important things in life. My favorite memory I have is that I went camping. All I had was a sleeping mat, ruck, and sleeping bag. It was summer night, but it was cold as balls for some reason. Maybe 40 F? The ground was cold, dew was soaking my sleeping bag, but it was a clear night. You could see all of the stars and the moonlight lit up my breath. I was cold, completely soaked, I was uncomfortable because I was using my ruck for a pillow, but damn I was happy. Got any stories like that?
>>78727843
Do they still offer that Caporal rank if you choose to serve in the 4th RE as a drill instructor?
>>78744767
incentive is what I meant.
>>78718633
You're gonna die my leafy friend. There are easier ways to start afresh.
>>78744052
Some people don't like being in the field. Nothing wrong with that. I like the field personally but I can see why someone would not like it. Taking baby wipes showers get kinda old. Also they don't get the shit details. Not everyone can or wants to be a grunt and I don't personally hold it against them.
>>78745012
How's living in South Africa?
>>78743917
That is a strange question indeed, man. I never heard anything, not even indication of anything like that. Today Legion is pretty modern military complex, with some specifics which make it great and effective, it is very far from the "old" Legion. And I am not in any way implying that in the old Legion there were rapes or something like that. With every ancien I have ever spoken to, they were all straight up guys without any issue remotely like this.
>>78744461
I can hear this. If you can keep this outlook after you did not slept for a last two to three days at all, got only a few meals which you had to finish under 30 seconds and you only run or walk insane distances so your feet look like blood sponges and you are so cold that guys from the south got freeze burns, then you will love the Legion. The basic is really a final destination for most of the guys, but if you can do it, it will give you great things and you will never look on your life same. Also in those moments, the guys you are with, they will become your best friends for the rest of your life to that point that any relationship back in your civil life can't even begin to compare. I really don't know how many times back then I said that I love the Legion and I don't know how many times I said I really fucking hate it. Best mistake I ever made and best love-hate relationship I ever had.
>>78745012
>>78745089
I remember white SA guys. Straight up lads, always good and reliable. No lazy fucks. Most of them didnt liked it back home though.
>>78744767
I don't know. But when I was there I never got that offer.
>>78745089
Bit depressing honestly. The crime's generally not as bad as the media says but the government's blatantly corrupt and wildly incompetent, and nothing can be done about it because most of the country votes them in because "they freed us".
>>78745296
Ive heard Christmas was always a fun time in the Legion as the NCO's and officers would serve the legionnaires. Got any good memories from that?
>>78745489
That's unfortunate. I've got a friend from who's family is from South Africa. She's gone on trips back to South Africa in Johannesburg, even during some of the riots. From the pictures it always looked beautiful and historic.
>>78726718
YES YOU DO
tu de dan france non?, tu parle francie
>>78718633
also ex-legion ici ask me anything
>>78746579
I must say that Christmas were a bit awkward for the first years. Not the whole day, when you had a day off and sit with your buddies and had a free beer, that is always good. But the celebration itself was sometimes a bit forced. After two years you get to know those people better (caporal-chefs and other officers mostly) and it start to be more casual and more fun.
When we are at the topic - careful with a drink there. Legion is heavy drinking, French like to celebrate and the booze is usually free there. You are not limited on how much you drink but you are expected to be able to control it, especially next morning.
>>78746837
Hey Kiwi, where did you serve? I have served with one Zealander and one Australian, both were awesome. Greatest banters.
>>78746837
ICI? What is that? It would seem that the qualifications depend on the quality of recruits.
>>78747550
Ici means here.
>>78747721
If you get the chance, you should read "Voices of the Foreign Legion". There was a story about some drunk legionnaires in a parade. Best of luck Czech bro.
>Western civilization and my Country is rotting from the inside out
>I know, let's go play soilder for Political interests, in countries we have no bussiness in being in
Do you ACTUALLY* want to fight the good fight? Because you're not gonna find it in some cuck organization, taking orders from the same people flooding the country with future usurpers, and have told local culture and deceny to go to hell...
Anything worth doing these days takes the kind of resolve and patience not to fuck off for adventure.
>>78747443
i served 1rec for 3 yr and then 3rei till i left
>Greatest banters
fucking this lad
The best part of the whole legion is the fucking banter, me and the rest of the anglo saxon mafia would do nothing but talk shit 24hr and out solider all the fucking ruski cunts.
also czech are crazy chess player never was able to bet one
>>78721801
Since 2009, it's true.
>>78738147
Hey, I remember you. Thanks again for that solid advice you were giving me a few weeks ago in that european cities thread
>>78747906
I will look it up. There are lot's of legends about drunk legionnaires, I remember something about two Russkies who were pissed-drunk during some training session near some mountain resort which also had ski jumping ramp. That huge kind. Dumb fuckers decided that they will ride down on the children plastic bobsleighs they stole somewhere. They did, both broke their legs.
Anyways, thanks for the wish and bonne chance to you too. Go for it.
>>78748162
>do nothing but talk shit 24hr and out solider all the fucking ruski cunts.
Goddamn, this. I miss this so much. Fucking Russians man. You kiwifucks were always funny clever cunts. Picking of on French was also too good.
>>78748418
Glad to help, mate.
>>78746837
Lol your French is shit-tier mate.
It's "T'es dans (not de dan or "dedans") la France, non? Tu parles francais?"
You're ex-legion my ass.
>>78748950
>implying I became a fully fluent francophone
thx troll
>>78748950
Cant speak or write for shit as well. To tell the truth, as I sticked for most of the time with anglophone mafia, we spoke English most of the time.
>>78748950
they teach you fuck all and all I needed to learn was enough to know whats going on and the occasional "tais toi" or "c'est pas graffe" I didnt need to speck fluent because I was always with english speckers
also french gramma can suck my dick
>>78749605
did you end up getting french citizenship?
>>78748141
although I'm not helping Canada much by running away, you're outlook on life might be an "honorable" one but not one I agree with
>>78718633
A force made up of convicts and drop outs, with no real spirit, sense of honor, or any shared culture. You'll fight occasionally in some shitty African country for Parisian masters.
>>78724258
REKT
>>78749736
>french citizenship
You can get french citizenship after about 3 years "good" service and requesting it though your chain and doing a fuck load of paper work, I didnt remember many people doing it really
>>78749867
This
The legion is NOT what you think it is
>>78719303
Spend 2 months in Detroit. If you survive you are Foreign Legion material.
>>78723337
Sacre bleu!
>>78718633
if you want to spend every hour of your life surrounded by convicts, niggers and arabs dying for a cuck country, go for it.
>>78750015
This. I never wanted it anyways and I remember maybe three guys who wanted it. Not sure if reached that.
Again, though there are exceptions (them be praised) I dont like French in general.
>>78750366
>I dont like French in general.
Fucking this m8
My time in the legion did not improve my image of france.
The language is complex and literally backwards
most of the french people outside the legion I meet were rude and nasty and all the citys are so fucking dirt
ALSO
Why do the french eat nothing for breakfast
Anyways, my shift is up. Good night and good luck to anons going to enlist. And also good night to that kiwi, it was great to remember.
>>78751026
Chaque legionnaire est ton frere d'arme
have a good one
>>78718994
>You won't have to speak a shit language
They speak the same language in Canada though.
>>78748902
How about being an old man? I am 32 and above average in shape(lift and run a lot) do I have a chance?
I read online the FFL age resrictions are from 18-40.
I am to old for most other militaries .
>>78731968
Isn't it Legion tradition that you can remain anonymous though?
>>78752353
Not anymore.
There was a change in like 2009.
Now it's a sub-category of the french army and you can't change name when entering, except exceptional circumstances.
>>78752069
They do prefer younger
But being fit is number one and i mean cardio no one gives a fuck how much you can lift solidering is about endurance so train long distance,commando run (with 10+kgs, lots of pack marches and swimming also they test pull ups, rope climbing and youll do a obstical course called parcours du combatant so you still need some upper body
>>78727843
>Don't forget to run a lot and shut the fuck up.
>Be prepared for the worst fucking suck in your life
Some of the best advice any new recruit could get.
You're going to have to learn to kill and die on the flip of a switch, like you do when crossing the road
Seriously the FFL has some nasty sorts in it
>>78752693
Wrong they give you a fake name even before youre through aurbagne selecton
And you have to apply to get real name back almost everone does because you cant use your passport without your real name
>>78753007
>Wrong they give you a fake name
Maybe when you were part of it, sure.
Not anymore.
>>78752791
Thanks for the info
>>78742688
Trudeau is a fag
>>78753280
I was in from 2010 to 2015
And when i arrived at fort de nogent i got my name changed after a week and then the day after shipped to aurbane
>>78753280
Also its a big tradition of the legion to get a legion name
>>78718633
I would only join this cause i gotta recover the french citizenship
>>78753398
Any other question?
>>78727843
Why wouldn't htey want you to speak french beforehand?
>>78718633
Switzerland got a extra-budget, to hold the french foreign legion for some hundreds of years.
>>78753791
Tradition is a big one
There is a real emphasis on the how everyone is from different backgrounds and country its in alot of the traditions and legion chants and its in the code of honor
Also for alot of countrys frence is really easy for them to learn even from scratch like eastern block and latinos would pick it up very very quickly
I did 4 years as a grunt in the Marines (2 pumps to helmand province) and have been seriously considering this. Ever since I got out 3 years ago I have found nothing about civilian life that interests me. I miss being cold wet and miserable. I miss almost everything about combat. I want to get back in the fight while I still have some fighting years in me(I'm only 25). I'm still in decent shape (3 mile run in 21:30-22:00 and 10-12 pull-ups).
Will my prior military experience help or hurt me? How are combat vets treated by the legion? Any tips for a prior service guy? I am drawing disability from the U.S. govt for hearing loss and tinnitus, should I come clean about this to them or should I hide it?
>>78754868
why don't you go back as a marine?
>>78754868
>I am drawing disability from the U.S. govt for hearing loss and tinnitus, should I come clean about this to them or should I hide it?
From what I know from when I lived in France is that the service that choose to recruit you or not know everything. They're not called the Gestapo for nothing, and you shouldn't really lie to them.
>>78744052
>I play video games!
Faggot
>>78718633
>French foreign legion
>I want to live in Europe
Pick only one
>>78754868
I can't imagine joining the army of a foreign power being good for your vet benefits.
>>78726047
Underrated.
>>78755262
Politicians(lead by Obama) are neutering our military. It was just starting when I joined in 2009 and by the time my first enlistment was over in 2013 it was too far gone to be saved and I wanted no part of it anymore. Also, like the Canadian earlier in the thread mentioned, I do not want to serve in a force during peacetime. Combat deployments were ending for basic grunt units in 2013 when I got out. On my second deployment in 2012 the roles were already shifting from fighting to just occupying land and we only got shot at once in 7 months. Compared to my first deployment in which we would take contact almost daily, it was extremely boring. There is nothing left to do as a grunt Marine these days other than sit on your ass cleaning weapons and maybe go float around on a Navy ship for a while. There is no more war.
What appeals to me so much about the
legion is that they are deployed often and constantly close to combat. I want to get back in the fight so badly. It's the only thing in my life that I truly excelled at and felt a passion for. The Legion seems to give me the best odds of getting there. There is always a shithole African country that is in a state of civil war or anarchy.
>>78728352
Please please please please.
It is so fucking boring!
Time for the last great adventure.
>>78755673
I don't give a shit about the benefits and I would gladly forfeit them if it meant getting into the legion. I am more worried about the legion considering me unfit for duty because of my ears.
>>78754868
Honest opinion?
Dont do it
Before I joined the FFL I did 4 years RNZIR and was deeply disappointed with the legion because of the comparison with a "anglo saxon" army and I knew a few marines in the legion who thought the exact same thing.
The gear isnt overly bad but its pretty shit even the new stuff (they issue you nivea face creme and brut aftershave i shit you not) and the famas is a piece of shit and so is the mac 50 (single stack 9mm wtf).
But the worst is the training its just so shit I cant fit everything I think about it here but the legions TTP's and SOP's are fucked and lazy as and WILL conflict with what you have learned.
BUT the absolute worst is having to put up with and living with piece of shit ruskis fuck I hate russians, bulgarians, belarus cunts, ukrainians are shit heads and FUCK MOLDOVA YOU ARE THE WORST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD FUCK OFFF!!!!! these people will steal from you will talk shit about you will take food of your plate while still eating will try get in fights with you and are just the worst people ever africans are bro tier compared to fucking ruskies
>>78754868
sorry i got off track but yeah legion is an illusion I only went through with it cause of my position back home and alot of ex mil guys got out when they could
>>78723337
mais sais vrai mon ami
>>78756849
c'est*
>>78752791
I'm skinny as fuck and weak as fuck but I'm pretty good at running, how important is non cardio stuff?
any good French Legionaries ,has to know several cooking Recipes on How to prepare a good Barbeque with Cat Meat ,from scratch
>>78758176
OK so the fitness test of the FFL are
The "cooper test"
which is were you run around a 400m track as many times as you can in 12 mins 2800m is the min to get posted to a reg
Rope climb 5m using just your arms is the standard and though I dont think its required anymore it will go towards ultimate selection
Passing the parcours d' obstacles or parcours du combatant which is 20 obstacles back to back most of it is very easy but there a few real basterds like the table irlandise which as fucked over alot of people and you have to do it in under 5 mins can be fairly difficult for some people to do because of like of upperbody on some of the real cunt obs
A commando run is needed which is 8000m with 11+kg and if your XO is a cunt then gas mask aswell that nearly killed some dudes
And last is swimming is needed aswell the test is swim 200m then swim under water for 10 secs
Thats to get into reg to get into selection is beep test and pull ups these days and your just compared with all other volunteers
when you first sign up, does any of the legion stay in france?
Sort of like a national guard?
>>78758176
OH and I almost forgot the Kepi blanc marche
Its a 60km marche with about 25kgs in the south of france and its not that difficult
>>78742126
bad ass
was that pic in france?
>>78760163
The legion is deployed just like their national army I know 2 rep is doing alot of opereation sentinelle in paris your deployments matter alot on your reg posting but africa is a givin
>>78760163
Some of them do.
Met a guy who served at Krav Maga training. Staring at the floor, unable to look people in the eyes, had some agression issues. FFLfucked him up good.
>>78760451
What are things that will automatically disqualify you from joining, besides being in poor shape?
Is it a problem if you have glasses ?
>>78762094
How do you like Krav Maga ?
Is it just a meme or do you really profit from it ?
>>78725269
What country is that flag
>>78762917
Just hover with your mouse over it.
(Qatar)
>>78762659
Depends on a trainer. It's not a meme, it teaches how to fight on the street. It's not a sporty thing like karate or smth like that. For example I learned how to kick a person lying on the ground efficiently.
>>78762379
no glasses are ok
disqualify things i know of are: drugs (zero tolorence)
any metal in your body from surgery and I mean ANY metal even small screws can ruin your chance
really bad teeth will disqualify you
No homosexuals its not official or written down (i dont think) but if the gestapo thinks your gay then you got no luck
>>78763088
Thanks.
Did you have to make use of it in the past and if so how did you perform (looking back at it)?
>>78763440
Thanks.
Did you know some guys who had a major surgery and still were able to join?
(Had an operation on my left knee because some fuck kicked me down the stairs from behind. Metal is all gone but you can see that there was a surgery)
>>78764018
yes i did
If you got no metal and you think your knee is back to mil spec then c'est bon
>>78764253
Thanks again and also for taking time to answer the questions.
Really interresting stuff.
Have a nice day.
>>78764376
my pleasure
>>78763440
So having glasses is a certain no?
>>78769115
It depends on how bad your eye sight really is but I knew lots of people that wore glasses
>>78769115
So...you can write in english, but can't read it?
>>78769606
Thank you, last question did you get to meet people from my country?
>>78769639
He said "no glasses are ok" its doesn't say having glasses is ok
>>78722123
Fucking Pussy, get your PTSD shit outta here.
>>78751020
Nothing for breakfast is better IMO, having more than 250 calories makes me sleepy again.
>>78718994
>shit language
It's not that shit and half of us speak it anyways m8
>>78770149
yes there is ALOT of south americans
>>78772083
that gives me a lot more confidence thank you again for answering
>>78718633
I was in the French Foreign Legions AMA
