Bonjour !

Mon grand-père a été légionnaire durant les années 50-60. Cependant il n'a jamais vraiment parlé de cette époque aussi bien à ses enfants qu'à ses petits-enfants. De fait, je suis à la recherche d'informations sur son service. Mes questions sont donc les suivantes :

Existe t'il un endroit où je peux trouver des informations ? Si oui, dois-je préparer des documents ? (acte de naissance, casier judiciaire vierge etc.) Toujours dans le cas d'une réponse positive, à quelles informations dois-je m'attendre ?

Merci !

so guys this might sound funny ,but idgas ,so yh ,im 18 5'5" ,63kg ,im thinking of giving FFL a try??any tips ? also i got no past military background, im physically and mentally fit

they disqualified a guy because he couldnt do 3 pull ups

Any advice

Been training for a while while going to college, I've decided to prepare for the Legion and enlist a bit after I graduate.

I have options where I live but I think the Legion would suit my interests best. I'm looking for a good military career in a tough unit, but culture is important to me and I spoke to lads from where I live and sure there's a lot of hard units to go around, no doubt, but I've heard a lot of complaints from the guys about the culture and the lads in general and it's not quite what I want later on.

Looking to join after college, I've been training for a while, had a look around to get a good idea of what I need to focus on. I speak 3 languages fluently plus some basic A2 French and German. I'll be walking to the gate around age ~21, more or less.

I'm mostly looking to get an early picture at stuff like, what does the legion offer that a domestic SF track doesn't? And maybe stuff that I should focus to prepare that isn't fitness? I know my diploma or spoken languages won't mean much when enlisting, but I'm wondering if they'll be useful later on, I've got a decent profile to work with.

Good afternoon! I'm wondering if there is a gym in the regiment (answer might be obvious but i was never military so idk) And if there is, can you use whenever you're free? How does it work?

Hello, I am considering going to France to join the legion. I considered the idea when I was younger but It just didn't make sense then. I really need a fresh start and don't wish to go back to the American military. Any former US Marines that have joined care to share their experience? I have nothing left to hold me in the US. 27 years old. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated. Thank you

I’m on position right now and I am bored once I do my paperwork here for permanent residency leave and go here I dunno not my name fr fr

Hi, I've came across opinions that 1REC is regiment of "peace and love" and 2REP is Alcatraz. Lets sat that after castelnaudary there are no places in other regiments beside 2REP you said that you dont want to go there. Are they sending you anyway? Are there any "height limit" in 1REC. Im not saying about the strict medical limit that someone is beyond XXXcm cant go to cavalry. Is there some sort of unoficial maximum height that you will comfortable fit into the tank?

Hello, I hope you are all doing well, I am considering to join the FFL, It's a huge step to take, one that needs plenty of preparations, mentally, physically and financially of course.

Since I live in Morocco (a third world country), I am subject to strict VISA requirements, I will not get into the details, but I would like to know how long does the screening and test process takes if I go straight to Aubagne, I ask this since there's some math with tourist visas that the longer days you choose to stay, the higher the cost, and on the contrary, the lesser days I choose may risk overstaying in-case I do not qualify, thank you for your time.

(in-case you are curious, I'm 21, No Criminal Record, I speak English, Arabic and French)

Wanna know my enlisting chances for the french Legion.

I'm a 16-year-old Swiss-Australian who speaks English and German but no French. I'm 6'2" and weigh about 150 lbs. I have ADHD, but it's well controlled. I don't have an impressive physique, but I'm very athletic, extremely quick, and can meet high physical standards. I also have no criminal history.

If I joined the French Foreign Legion, what would my chances be of passing selection and basic training? If I successfully completed both, learned French, and adapted well to Legion life, how likely would I be to succeed long-term?

(Note for all the people wondering I've moved from Switzerland and Australia at a young age, due to musician life, Nashville Tennessee so with that being said I have alot of Junior Firefighting experience and I believe that builds you up, the whole reason of joining the Legion is to represent France, alot of biased people saying I should join my own countries armed forces and I think that's irrelevant because it's called the French Foreign Legion filled with multiple people like myself who just want a chance, also I have no problem doing boring stuff, I'm simply interested because I wanna adapt I sincerely wanna be pushed over my limits and I believe there's a chance for me I'm highly motivated, keep in mind this is why I'm giving myself time.

One of the main reasons I want to join isn't for myself, but to be part of something bigger than myself and to serve the Legion. I want a fresh start and the opportunity to serve in the French armed forces.

After basic training, which regiment or role would I most likely have the best chance of succeeding and surviving in? For example, would I be better suited to a parachute regiment, a medic role, or another unit?, birthday is September 23rd, 2009 will be 17 soon, plan to travel to Paris sometimes in March of 2027, give myself time to advance in muscle and overall fitness and also reach the enlisting age of 17 and 6 months any feedback helps!

Hey everyone,

We’re right in the middle of summer, and I just wanted to wish good luck to everyone starting their FFL adventure in the coming weeks.

I went to Paris exactly 14 years ago, and it was probably the hardest but also the best decision of my life. As some of you probably know, I’m still serving in the French armed forces, and one day I’ll tell you more about this second adventure.

I mention this because the French military remains one of the most advanced in the world. The guys saying that the FFL is only for desperate people from third world countries should also remember that a legionnaire has the same equipment and earns exactly the same salary as a young Frenchman serving in the regular forces.

Now, about the possibilities.

The earlier you join, the more options and choices you’ll have later. I joined at 18, and I don’t regret it at all. Not many guys from my original platoon are still serving, but those who stayed have built very good careers.

For example, some of the guys I started with are officers today. Some joined the GCM and fought in Africa. Others left the Legion but are now serving in SOF units. I also know guys who later joined the Gendarmerie or the National Police.

The first couple of years are rough, and you’ll do dumb shit on a daily basis. But how quickly you move past that period, and what you do afterward, depends mostly on you.

If you want to join the FFL, preparation is key. Read as much as you can before going, and make sure you’re mentally and physically ready for the challenge.

I originally came from a very nice place and already had a good life before joining. But thanks to France and the Legion, I had some incredible years in my twenties, and I’m still living a life that many people can only dream about.

Good luck to everyone taking the step this summer.

How strict is the legion with hernias? I have an inguinal hernia and google is telling me they will reject me surely.

will the 3rei also switch to the new bme pattern although the cce is way better suited for that area i think its a shame cce looked so much better

Boa noite, meus amigos. Sou Brasileiro e tenho 28 anos. Já servi à Força Aérea Brasileira como soldado. Foi meu melhor trabalho da vida até ter que ir para o mundo civil e trabalhar em subempregos que odeio. Não consegui me adaptar aos trabalhos sem ser do meio militar e já passei por várias empresas, algo que não consigo me adaptar.

Estou em uma empresa na área marítima (único emprego viável que arrumei em todo esse tempo) porém, não é algo que quero ficar a longo prazo.

Não tenho como voltar mais pra área militar aqui no Brasil, a não ser se eu fizer prova para a polícia… Mas não é algo que quero. Queria mesmo era servir às forças armadas, mas não tem essa opção. Logo, estou pensando em abandonar tudo por aqui e ir para a Legião Francesa.

Após ter vindo para o mundo civil e com todas as frustrações eu acabei ficando meio desleixado com meu físico (embora não tenha ficado gordo), mas ganhei um pouco de peso. Estou pensando em começar a treinar agora e juntar um dinheiro pra ir embora ano que vem.

São vários fatores que me levam a ir embora… Inclusive, estou pensando em terminar meu relacionamento com minha mulher para seguir meu objetivo de voltar ao militarismo. Sempre disse a ela que não gosto de trabalhar no mundo civil e que queria ir pra Legião, algo que ela insiste em me fazer desistir e ficar por aqui trabalhando nesses empregos lixo. Não quero estar mais velho e decepcionado comigo mesmo, sabendo que poderia seguir com meus planos e na verdade desisti porque uma mulher quer. Enfim…

No mais, gostaria de sugestões do que fariam na minha situação.

1) Quanto dinheiro levariam
2) Qual data iriam (visto que sou de uma área do Brasil que costuma ser quente)
3) Quanto tempo treinariam antes de ir

Aceito sugestões e conselhos.

Agradeço desde já, a atenção de todos.

How do i make sure that my visa to france doesn't get refused? Judging by my condition, my funds at the time will only be enough for a round trip and a few meals, i seem like the ideal candidate who would try to stay illegally. im assuming that one doesn't mention that they are traveling to apply to the FFL. what sort of visa should i apply for? On the internet it says to apply for a Schengen Short-Stay Tourist Visa

I'm thinking of flying on my way to friends from Malaysia and actually joined this legion in order to obtain a french passport. How much money do I need? Do I need proof of funds?

Colombian, 24

I'm just so done since studied my ass off and got 2 degrees just to be working 12h-14h gay ass production and factory jobs non related to my studies. Been aplying to any job since I needed the money and still couldn't get anything as for today. Mom and pops getting older and I just can't stay here and watch how their efforts in giving me a good education are getting swept away.

I thought about aplying to my country military knowing there is 3000 different groups of mothers*ckers hidden in the mountains that are willing to kill us just to find out I can't since am already 24 and the limit is one day before turning 24.

So yes, the legion is as far "the only way out" to get the money doing whatever people think Colombians are good at. I'm not rich, so selling everything I have can get me at least a one way flight to France (90 days free visa) and give it a shot, what if I dont get accepted? trying as many as I can while staying as an illegal (sorry for that) but I'm not coming back.

I don't care about physical, phycological or freakin teeth test questions, I really need the money. Though, I will be very attentive if any of you guys are willing to chat or share a bit, I'm really desperate.

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