tommy_gunn
Active member
Is the french foreign legion a elite special forces type army or just regular.
also like to know how hard is it to join the FFL?
also like to know how hard is it to join the FFL?
French foreign legion
A Can of Man
Je suis aware
In between I'd say.
They have their own Special Ops formations within the Legion.
They have their own Special Ops formations within the Legion.
PJ24
Active member
The FFL itself is a conventional force. Think light infantry, but they have some mech guys too. They still have speciality training and there are still elements that will require MFF and CDQC courses to fill their role, GCP out of 2REP and DINOPS out of 2REG for example. These guys are sort of akin to US Army infantry LRS/Recon/Scout guys or Marine Recon. They are given extra training and capabilities so that they can offer more unique support to the conventional mission. They're not used for Special Operations though and they don't fall under the COS (French Special Forces Command.)
Joining the FFL is pretty much like joining any other military service these days. The whole days of yore when they'd take anyone and anything are over. They do background checks so if you've got a record? No go. You have to pass medical exams, written exams and physical exams. Really, it's like trying to join a regular military only it may be a little more selective.
Check out this FAQ and it will give you a breakdown. It's the official FFL site.
A Can of Man
Je suis aware
Yep. Which is why I think "in between" would be a good answer. Higher standards but conventional organization for the most part.
Spaniard
Banned
THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION
WHAT IS THE FOREIGN LEGION?
As an integral part of the French army, the French Foreign Legion is a professional fighting unit using the same equipment and with the same missions as any other infantry, tank, or engineer unit of the French army. They are volunteers of any nationality, race or creed, always ready to serve France.
Men of action and elite soldiers with a young and dynamic spirit, they are capable of doing their duty anywhere anytime.
THE LEGION CONSTITUTES AN INDIVISIBLE WHOLE...
From the general to the merest private, all legionnaires have one purpose : to serve France professionally and well.
The relationship between those who give the orders and those who receive them comes from a highly developped "esprit de corps" based on a few basic principles :
- discipline and honor,
- a liking for work well done,
- an attachment to the past, reinforced by strong traditions.
The traditions of the Foreign Legion are expressed by:
- its special uniform,
- its music and songs,
- its solemn pace for parades,
- its ceremonies particular to the Foreign Legion
MISCELLANEOUS
After three years of service, a legionnaire can ask for the French nationality and may also be entitled to a French resident permit if he has obtained a certificate of satisfactory military service. The resident permit is valid for ten years and is renewable.
At the end of his career the legionnaire is assisted in his return to civilian life.
Whether restoring or keeping the peace, or exercising crowd control, the Legion has been able to adapt to all situations in all theatres of conflict (the Gulf War of 1990-1991; Kampuchea, Somalia in 1992-1993; Rwanda in 1994; Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia in 1993 to 2003; Central African Republic in 1996...).
Today, the legionnaires are engaged in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Chad, the Ivory Coast and anywhere else they might be needed by France.
The legionnaire's code of honor guides him wherever he may be asked to serve, in France or on operations abroad.
:biggun::9mm:
Want to Join Given them A Call They take almost anybody and give you a new I.D.
http://www.legion-recrute.com/en/
WHAT IS THE FOREIGN LEGION?
As an integral part of the French army, the French Foreign Legion is a professional fighting unit using the same equipment and with the same missions as any other infantry, tank, or engineer unit of the French army. They are volunteers of any nationality, race or creed, always ready to serve France.
Men of action and elite soldiers with a young and dynamic spirit, they are capable of doing their duty anywhere anytime.
THE LEGION CONSTITUTES AN INDIVISIBLE WHOLE...
The relationship between those who give the orders and those who receive them comes from a highly developped "esprit de corps" based on a few basic principles :
- discipline and honor,
- a liking for work well done,
- an attachment to the past, reinforced by strong traditions.
The traditions of the Foreign Legion are expressed by:
- its special uniform,
- its music and songs,
- its solemn pace for parades,
- its ceremonies particular to the Foreign Legion
After three years of service, a legionnaire can ask for the French nationality and may also be entitled to a French resident permit if he has obtained a certificate of satisfactory military service. The resident permit is valid for ten years and is renewable.
At the end of his career the legionnaire is assisted in his return to civilian life.
Whether restoring or keeping the peace, or exercising crowd control, the Legion has been able to adapt to all situations in all theatres of conflict (the Gulf War of 1990-1991; Kampuchea, Somalia in 1992-1993; Rwanda in 1994; Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia in 1993 to 2003; Central African Republic in 1996...).
Today, the legionnaires are engaged in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Chad, the Ivory Coast and anywhere else they might be needed by France.
The legionnaire's code of honor guides him wherever he may be asked to serve, in France or on operations abroad.
:biggun::9mm:
Want to Join Given them A Call They take almost anybody and give you a new I.D.
http://www.legion-recrute.com/en/
tommy_gunn
Active member
if you where convicted of a crime payed your dues 10 or more years ago will they hold that against you
rattler
Active member
Spaniard
Banned
NO, You could of just gotten out of Jail. Even If international police are looking for you, You'll get a new Identity.
There are some Crimes they will not except, Even if you've committed Murder Is Ok.
rattler
Active member
Sorry to contradict, from what I hear this is not correct anymore (it was indeed): Today: No ID change, no criminal record.
Rattler
03USMC
Active member
No the Legion has changed their process.
Spaniard
Banned
No Not at all, thanks for the Heads-Up! I remembered that from someone I know that joined and he Told me many years ago.
So now it changed must be because of the European Union.