French Foreign Legion

Expert Analysis

by Roland Bartetzko

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…

September 18, 2019

Operator from French Foreign Legion during the deployment in Mali

Expert Analysis

by Eric Sof

Myths and Misconceptions of the French Foreign Legion: Separating Fact from Fiction

The French Foreign Legion is a military service branch of the French Army that was established…

June 6, 2018

Expert Analysis

by Eric Sof

The French Foreign Legion and New Identity

The myths about identity change in the French Foreign Legion have been around since the unit…

June 5, 2018

French Foreign Legionnaires in Afghanistan

Expert Analysis

by Eric Sof

How good is the French Foreign Legion compared to the British SAS, SEAL Team 6 or Delta Force?

First of all, the French Foreign Legion is not a Special Operations Force. Yes, they are…

June 3, 2018

Tier 3

by Eric Sof

Honor and Pride: The French Foreign Legion’s Code

Hundreds of individuals aspire to join the French Foreign Legion, yet only a small percentage, approximately…

August 17, 2017

Operator Culture

by Brian Hartigan

Shane’s story: The Legion was my homeland

The Legion was my homeland, says Shane, a former infantryman in the Royal Australian Regiment who…

June 10, 2015

French Foreign Legion 2e REP in Afghanistan

Combat Training

by Eric Sof

Training in French Foreign Legion (2e REP Paratroopers)

The training of legionnaires (French Foreign Legion soldiers) is long and grueling by modern standards with the French…

August 20, 2014

What are the selection and training requirements for the French Foreign Legion?

Expert Analysis

by Eric Sof