French Foreign Legion

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…

Operator from French Foreign Legion during the deployment in Mali

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…

Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

The French Foreign Legion and New Identity

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

French Foreign Legionnaires in Afghanistan

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…

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…

Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

Shane’s story: The Legion was my homeland

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

French Foreign Legion 2e REP in Afghanistan

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…

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

French Foreign Legion Basic salary, Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay

The salary of a member of the French Foreign Legion (FFL) is determined by their rank…

Operator from French Foreign Legion during the deployment in Mali

French Foreign Legion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legendary Military Unit

The French Foreign Legion is a unit of the French Army open to people aged 18…

How to become member of the French Foreign Legion

How to Join the French Foreign Legion and What to Expect Upon Arrival

The French Foreign Legion is the only unit of the French Army open to people of…