As the previous posting noted, desertion is extremely high in the legion for a reason. Le boudin march of the foreign legion 120 beats marche. Americans struggle to meet the french foreign legions. Thank you for your interest in the institution, this measure is temporary and you will be informed as soon as recruitment is activated. If you are french i would suggest joining the french army as an officer in a paratroop or commando unit. Jan 17, 2017 french foreign legion training french trucker. Maxwell sweeney provides a peek behind the scenes of the. A member of the french foreign legion should serve as a good example of the former. Marsoc training guide a french foreign legion forum. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual free ebook download as pdf file. Recruits included soldiers from the recently disbanded swiss and german foreign regiments of the bourbon monarchy. A few images from the french foreign legion basic training of 20. The french foreign legion is a military arm of the french army, established in the french foreign legion the last option for those desperate to escape the uk french foreign legion created by louis philippe in 1831 elite menonly force draw troops from all over the world. According to the 18thcentury samurai manual the hagakure.
Iaman american who joined, and served, in the french foreign legion. The french foreign legion was formed in 1836 under louis napoleon for the sole purpose of dealing with frances homelessillegal immigrant problem. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual french. So, im not gonna lie, its not because i cant cut it civilian side, or that i have no other options. Belabbes became the foreign legions home base with basic training of recruits mainly. Find yourself a girl, start getting pussy on a regular basis, and enjoy your life. The world contains more misfits, sadists, masochists, and people who enjoy fighting than we sometimes like to suppose. The french foreign legion was created by louis philippe, the king of france, on 10 march 1831 from the foreign regiments of the kingdom of france.
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Legionnaires from the french foreign legion during an intense firefight with the taliban during operations to clear them from the uzbeen valley 2012. Nov 12, 20 hello everyone, i am going to volunteer for the legion in about 6 to 8 months time after i finish my final year of college during which i plan to train for it. Oct 03, 2017 a brit missing for two months has been found in the french foreign legion. The author thomas gast knows what hes talking about. Training to be recruited in the french foreign legion. A few images from corporals course french foreign legion. French military foreign legion kepi khaki replica ship in two weeks. A member of the french foreign legion salutes american soldiers as. Appendix b operational combat jumps of the legion paras. The most prolific writer about the french foreign legion is martin windrow. May 12, 2011 how hard is french foreign legion training. French foreign legion legion etrangere home facebook. When it was founded, the french foreign legion was.
Bring anything youll need for the training period with you when you visit the center. Initial instruction adaptation to onthefield military life, introduction to the foreign legions brotherhood spirit and distinctive culture. This is what basic training in the french foreign legion is like. The training of legionnaires french foreign legion soldiers is long and grueling by modern standards with the french foreign legion able to use techniques and levels of violence far outside of those acceptable in the metropolitan army.
The dark romance and grim reality of life in the french foreign. Le boudin colloquially meant the gear rolled up in a. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual aryana. His most recent book is the phenomenal our friends beneath the sands published by orion publishing company. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual scribd. Apr 22, 2016 how to start a new life in the french foreign legion. French foreign legion special force hard training legion. Cant decide between the royal marines and the french foreign. Deadly elite foreign legion force could be about to be unleashed on isis.
Le boudin is a reference to boudin, a type of blood sausage or black pudding. In 1922, aage received permission from the king, as required by danish law to leave the danish army in order to join the french foreign legion. French foreign legion reference guide mon legionnaire. The french foreign legion s version is a 75mile march that must be completed in three days. I had a cpl who had been in the french foreign legion and said it terrible, poorly ran lack of training and simply fitness based training. Whatever your reason, you have found the french foreign legion, the only place.
Former soldier charles luck, 20, told his family he was starting work as a gamekeeper in the south of france in june. This force, raised in 1815 after the defeat of napoleon when france was in disarray, was disbanded in 1831, its foreign troops incorporated into the newly formed french foreign legion. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual on. Hello everyone, i am going to volunteer for the legion in about 6 to 8 months time after i finish my final year of college during which i plan to train for it. Im in high school and american but i want to join the french foreign legion. Army lad missing for two months found serving in secretive. Recruitment policies and recruitment experiences of the french. However, we remain mobilized on our facebook account legion to answer all the questions that arise for those who want to join the foreign legion.
It has now been confirmed that sunday night the french foreign legion conducted an air assault in mali, parachuting into the northern suburbs of timbuktu. Please understand that some questions i may choose to not answer, or not answer as completely as youd like, as not everyone in my life is aware of. Im a sophomore, so i have time to make up my mind but i know this is what i want to do, i heard training is rigorous, so im going to prepare myself not only physically, but mentally for what is to come. Nov 12, 2012 its the dark romance of the french foreign legion. On top of the rigorous training schedule, the non french speakers will also have to learn basic french every day during training. Get the best deals on french foreign legion when you shop the largest online selection at. Legionnaires need war, certainly, and afghanistan is winding down. A few images from the legions basic training 20 french. The hard truth about the foreign legion by max hastings. French foreign legion soldiers on trial over recruits. Would you say this is still true today, or with modernisation, and for lack of a better term, political correctness, do you think the ffl has become less brutal and become more comparable with the. Initial training of 4 weeks initiation to military lifestyle. The french foreign legion firsthand tips this website. In an age when most of the worlds armies strive to make military service a less bestial and more enlightened experience than it used to be, the legion still drives its trainees to.
This post also assumes you know the basics about the legion as far as history and training. The french foreign legion is commonly portrayed in literature as a refuge for the wronged, as well as scoundrels and fugitives from justice. Where was the handbook that told us what to do in this kind of a scenario. This is what basic training in the french foreign legion. How else can one explain the fact that the french foreign legion is heavily overrecruited. Enlistment into the french foreign legion french foreign legion see more. Rifles of the foreign legion, then and now the firearm blog. An elite soldier, the legionnaire can specialize in or improve his different skills in mortars, missiles or as a diver sniper or paratrooper and can obtain a qualification in one of these following branches. The two parachute regiment, a basic specialist training parachute course that lasts up to five weeks. At a farm you are spending your first four weeks of basic training in the legion. What to expect when joining the french foreign legion. Windrow is a long time commissioning and art director for the men at arms and elite series for osprey publishing.
Is the romance of the french foreign legion a cult of death. They accept people of all nationalities, and ffl still offers french foreigne legion soldiers training in french guyana. I make money and then hire stiffs to do my manual labor macky caneguru. English, spanish and french subtiles follow us on social media.
I failed the beep test stupidly enough but reenlisted in canadian army. Training in french foreign legion 2e rep paratroopers. Is this a good routine for the french foreign legion. This website aims to give information about the french foreign legion. The legions basic training course in the midst of a brutal winter. How good is the french foreign legion compared to the british and. See an interesting motivational video published by the official french foreign legion channel on youtube in late november. French foreign legion tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. How much harder is the french foreign legion than the usmc. How spending 5 years in the french foreign legion helped me find direction. An american foreign legion would solve many problems that have plagued us in the past decade of war.
Unfortunately, a lot of time is wasted with cleaning, ironing and formation training, while some aspects of modern. I got kicked out of the canadian army because it was alleged i was a member of a racist group based on facebook conversations. Creative and thoughtprovoking material with a touch of humor. How does the french foreign legion teach french to new. The dark romance and grim reality of life in the french.
How to start a new life in the french foreign legion the. Mar 29, 2011 the french foreign legion and there is also a spanish foreign legion is not part of the french army, it is a seperate organization. Best way of putting this is,go in with a open mind dont watch utube or documentary about the legion put it this way its hard its tough and if you do get cocky with them then you are going to know the true meaning of fear the brits have a sayin. This manual is not the complete textbook on the combat training of legion parachutists, since the training is continually updated. It is still very old school, the first 34 months of training, that is, and you will be given some grace with the language barrier. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual original topics training, banned, bunker, rifle, strategy. The foreign legion is today known as a unit whose training focuses on traditional military skills and on its. So you are committed to the idea of joining a group of men that have a reputation for being an elite force and want to know what to expect. The recruitment of candidates for the french foreign legion was suspended until.
They have french classes so they assume people have no french. After that, new legionnaires get to take it a little bit easier but only a little with their last few weeks devoted to technical training, instruction in driving military vehicles, etc. The french foreign legion s notoriously vicious military training strategies will be scrutinised in a lyon court, as four officers and junior officers stand trial for manslaughter over the death of six recruits in an avalanche in january 2016 in preparation for deployment in west africa, the recruits were ordered to enter an area of mountainside in valfrejus, savoie, with sealskins, skis. French saharan troops military foreign legion leather sandals 1952. Recruitment and training in the french foreign legion. French foreign legions training strategies under fire ss. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual free ebook. Organized french militia built for foreigners jump to.
As far as the physical demand, the legion s rigorous training schedule can take its toll on a recruit. Dec 22, 2011 the legion used to be notorious for its tough training, brutality and high number of deserters. From those who pass the initial 2week testing phase, about, are accepted into the french foreign legion as engages. Is the french foreign legion as tough as it used to be. Support this website by purchasing goods inspired by the french foreign legion. Initial instruction adaptation to onthefield military life, introduction to the foreign legion s brotherhood spirit and distinctive culture.
Sep 05, 2011 royal marines to me were tough europeans, werent impressed by overall ground tactics of european troops in oef, but the royal marines were impressively intellectual and never gave up ground in a firefight, unlike the legion where some coward at the face of the enemy. French foreign legion legion etrangere, fontenaysousbois, france. Le boudin is the official march of the french foreign legion. The already third video of a training series shows simple and effective physical training techniques for developing. Aug 22, 2017 the legion understands not everyone in the world speaks french, the language is part of basic training, so as long as he studies he will be fine.
Perceptions of the french foreign legion have always been. Training, banned, bunker, rifle, strategy, tactical, terrorist, machine. French foreign legion in popular culture wikipedia. Legionnaires are highly trained infantry soldiers and the legion is unique in that it is open to foreign recruits willing to serve in the french armed forces. The legion etrangere believes very strongly in the total immersion method of language training. This manual is not the complete textbook on the combat training of legion parachutists, since the. Other french forces control the south, while indigenous troops native to mali attempt to hold the east and west. Just remember the legion isnt a gym, selection is hard and physical with good old manual force and shear grit in rough conditions, you should try the luc leger test and practice it, its an awkward test because youre running only 3 maybe 4 km but never building a rhythm.
In its early days, the french foreign legion tended to recruit downandout individuals. Training, banned, bunker, rifle, strategy, tactical. French foreign legion soldiers on trial over recruits training death this article is more than 4 years old slovakian joszef tvarusko died from heatstroke after harsh treatment by. He spent seventeen years in the french foreign legion. Accurate enemy heavy machine gun fire can be seen impacting all around the troops. Feb 19, 2017 french foreign legion special force hard training legion etranger commando training. There seem to many requests for something along these lines, so i thought id do my best to answer whatever questions reddit has. Recruitment into the french foreign legion is open to all people who are meet basic requirements. I have always had the itch to go, but considering how my experience was with the armyi was a forward observer for 6 years, 5 of them were spent in the 82nd airborne, and i made e6staff sgt and knowing that its 95% just irritating bullshit, and 5% actually doing your job, it makes it hard to. Military workout based on the french foreign legion the hive. The french foreign legion is a military service branch of the french army established in 1831. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual original. For these few weeks, be sure to carry at least six rebounds, after which legionnaires get their wings parachute badge. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting.
Would you say this is still true today, or with modernisation, and for lack of a better term, political correctness, do you think the ffl has become less brutal and become more comparable with the training in the regular french military. French foreign legion paratrooper combat manual 271 pages, pdf format. The majority of foreign legion officers are french army officers posted to the legion, relatively few are from the ranks. French foreign legion takes casualty, heavy fighting in. Before joining the french foreign legion 9 things you should. From day one, with the exception of the interviews conducted by french intelligence to vet candidates, which are done in the candidates 1st language. I am heading over in may and looking for any information that i can. The legion used to be notorious for its tough training, brutality and high number of deserters. How spending 5 years in the french foreign legion helped me find. Sep 17, 2015 french foreign legion soldiers on trial over recruits training death this article is more than 4 years old slovakian joszef tvarusko died from heatstroke after harsh treatment by superiors during.
One exception was the hohenlohe regiment, largely staffed by germans but including men of all nationalities. Americans struggle to meet the french foreign legions high. There are many danes who have served in the legion. Before joining the french foreign legion 9 things you. The foreign legion is considered to be an integral part of the french army, and it accompanies other military members on missions using the. Officer in charge at the french foreign legion training command. 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. Mar 29, 2019 if you are a man between the ages of 17 and 40 who would like to join the french foreign legion, travel to france and visit a preselection center in paris or aubagne. Sep 19, 2016 video shows a platoon of french foreign legion from the 2nd foreign parachute regiment in a heavy gun battle with the taliban in afghanistan. The most famous in denmark was aage christian alexander robert count of rosenborg. How to join the french foreign legion with pictures wikihow. French foreign legion intense firefight in afghanistan. Created to fight outside mainland france, the foreign legion was stationed in algeria.
Officer in charge at the french foreign legion training command, speaks to u. Jun 28, 2015 see a few images of legionnaires from the french foreign legion during their eightweeklong corporals course cme, which took place in the 4th foreign regiment 4e re, a training unit of the legion based in castelnaudary, southern france. Several versions of beau geste, for example, have exploited this theme to dramatic effect. I have been to multiple precision rifle schools, sniper school, and work as a precision rifle instructor currently. Sep 19, 2012 training in the foreign legion at the elite level. The legionnaires ended up taking at least one casualty. Download link will be immediately available after checkout. Basic training is conducted in the 4th foreign regiment with a duration of 15 weeks. French foreign legion 1973 unofficial action man hq. Download french foreign legion paratrooper combat manual by gideon 3.