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Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

The Legion’s Legalities: Understanding the Terms of a French Foreign Legion Contract

After successfully completing the selection process, you will be required to sign your first contract at the Musée de la Légion étrangère (the museum

6 years ago

by Roland Bartetzko

Operator from French Foreign Legion during the deployment in Mali (Photo: French Foreign Legion)

Understanding the Differences Between Ranks in the French Foreign Legion and the Regular French Army

The ranks in the French Foreign Legion are similar to those in the regular French Army. All recruits are volunteers and are known as basic legionnaires. Over time, about 25% will become

11 years ago

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