French Foreign Legion regiment assignation

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Johnny0991

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Hi guys. Ok so I am considering joining French Foreign Legion. I have few questions regarding this topic. Is it possible to choose what regiment I will be assigned to? If yes, under what circumstances? If not, are there any chance I can switch my regiment in future?

To be more specific, I am hoping to get into 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment. To be even more specific, my goal is to get into 4th Company, which specialises in missions behind enemy lines. What are requirements and what is usual procedure for person getting accepted in this regiment and particular company? I have done martial arts for several years, have shoot different types of guns (unofficially) and have done few commercial parachute jumps together with instructor just for fun. At this moment I am learning french language. I have no previous military experience. What else should I do to raise my chance of getting in not just this regiment, but this particular company? Any information will help. Thank you in advance.
 
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senojekips said:
Well, I'd say, that if they haven't even bothered to answer you, they've "passed" on your offer.
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There was no offer to start with. I just asked a question about regiments. No extra information was given. Mby you should stop telling what in your opinion they did or didnt and simply answer question :???:
 
Johnny0991 said:
There was no offer to start with. I just asked a question about regiments. No extra information was given. Mby you should stop telling what in your opinion they did or didnt and simply answer question :???:
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If you don't like the answers, maybe you shouldn't ask the questions.

Just use your common sense. If you have actually contacted them and they thought that you were worth their while, believe me, they would have answered you.
 
join French foreign legion- For what? If you want to earn moneys by working, I advice you go to american and or other countries of European union .

If you want to enjoy the battle, I strong recommand you fly to Sylia, there are a very cruel war on playing. In there ,you can find a lot of funny by blow up the tanks.
 
senojekips said:
If you don't like the answers, maybe you shouldn't ask the questions.

Just use your common sense. If you have actually contacted them and they thought that you were worth their while, believe me, they would have answered you.
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You gave me NO answer whatsoever to my question. They have no information about me therefore there is 0 reasons for them to assume Im not worth theyr while.

udaka said:
join French foreign legion- For what? If you want to earn moneys by working, I advice you go to american and or other countries of European union .

If you want to enjoy the battle, I strong recommand you fly to Sylia, there are a very cruel war on playing. In there ,you can find a lot of funny by blow up the tanks.
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It is none of other peoples concern. I came here not to discuss my motivation, my choisse or myself. I came here to get factual answer on my question, which is "Is it possible to choose what regiment I will be assigned to? If yes, under what circumstances? If not, are there any chance I can switch my regiment in future?"

Stop assuming what I need or dont need and be polite people and just answer me my question which is ONLY reason I have come here. Thank you.
 
Johnny0991 said:
You gave me NO answer whatsoever to my question. They have no information about me therefore there is 0 reasons for them to assume Im not worth theyr while.
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I hoped that if you were as bright as you might need to be you would work out what I was saying. I know nothing about FFL recruiting, but I certainly know the impression your first post left on me. I can tell you, if I were a recruiter I'd run away from you as fast as i could, with my hands over my ears.

They are recruiting for a military force, a force comprised of people who will go anywhere they are sent and do whatever they are told. They are more interested in people who will give them what they want,... rather than pandering to your ideas of what you might like out of them.
 
senojekips said:
I hoped that if you were as bright as you might need to be you would work out what I was saying. I know nothing about FFL recruiting, but I certainly know the impression your first post left on me. I can tell you, if I were a recruiter I'd run away from you as fast as i could, with my hands over my ears.

They are recruiting for a military force, a force comprised of people who will go anywhere they are sent and do whatever they are told. They are more interested in people who will give them what they want,... rather than pandering to your ideas of what you might like out of them.
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Bingo, too many kids these days fancy themselves as something special. I'm sure the ffl is like any other military...you do wtf you're told when you're told to do it. You joined them...they didn't ask for you....you will go where they need you, they could give two shites about what you personally want. Militaries aren't in the business of pandering to fair weather soldiers...it'd be wise for this guy to remember that.
 
brinktk said:
Bingo, too many kids these days fancy themselves as something special. I'm sure the ffl is like any other military...you do wtf you're told when you're told to do it. You joined them...they didn't ask for you....you will go where they need you, they could give two shites about what you personally want. Militaries aren't in the business of pandering to fair weather soldiers...it'd be wise for this guy to remember that.
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As soon as he mentioned wanting to be in a group operating behind enemy lines, I thought, "We've got a live one here",... like these kids who all want to be "snipers". They don't really seem to have a very good grip on reality. What he doesn't realise is that he will join first and they will decide what he's best suited for,.... and like 90% of the others he'll end up as a rifleman, but they might want him as a Cook or a Clerk.

Personally I'd like to be rich and famous, but like our friend above, the chances of it ever happening are about 1:10 million.
 
The Legeon has a pretty long involved acceptance procedure,
Specifically designed to weed out fanbois and pussies.

This is before any training occurs.
Your attitude would last about 10 seconds.
A bit longer in other organizations, but not much.
I have spoken to a few Legeon vets.
They all use the word "brutal" to describe the experience.
There is lots of reading available if you care to apply yourself with a bit of initiative.
Best stick to Ghost Recon.
 
No, it is not possible to choose your regiment. Why don't you visit legion's websites you lazy bastard?
 
Hello Johnny0991,

The best option would be to ask an actual experienced legionnaire on the cervens forum.
Better yet, I would use the search function on that forum as the topic has been raised many times, as 2REP is most highly demanded regiment by recruits.

A couple of points I know:
- Regiments are not decided by recruits. They are decided by the FFL depending on the capabilities you show during induction training.

2REP is in such high demand, that you will need to be top of your class to get in.

However I would not despair if you don't get in for the following reasons:
1. Other combat regiments are just as good, even though they might not have the reputation of the REP. Infantry regiment and Combat Engineer regiment along with cavalry are great.

2. I will say this as a civilian so take with a grain of salt. I have heard from many who know the 2REP that it does have a bad reputation in terms of recruit health.
Let's put it this way: Look at all the Anciens/ex-2REP and they are all sitting in wheel chairs due to bad parachute drops or too many of them. You think jumping out of a plane with gear is good for your knees/etc?

Yes you belong to the elite but at what cost? So dont neglect the REI, the REC, or other regiments.

There is also a high probability you wont make it anyway, as most who get in the 2REP are ex-military with extensive experience.
 
I agree with everyone, just simply asking to be something does not mean anything. You have to earn it. The whole FFL vibe just reminds me of the Marines.
 
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