French Foreign Legion

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 of the Foreign Legion) in Aubagne/Marseille. Before you

6 years ago

by Roland Bartetzko

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 in 1831. It is unique in that it is open to all foreign nationals who wish

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

The French Foreign Legion and New Identity

The myths about identity change in the French Foreign Legion have been around since the unit was founded in 1831. It is said that the Legion has long been a place where

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

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 some of the toughest men on the planet, which for some spend their life training and

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

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 10-15 per recruiting class, are accepted. The French Foreign Legion, known as the Légion Étrangère in

8 years ago

Tier 3

Shane’s story: The Legion was my homeland

The Legion was my homeland, says Shane, a former infantryman in the Royal Australian Regiment who served as a legionnaire in French Foreign Legion. An unknown number of Australians have served and

11 years ago

Operator Culture

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 Foreign Legion able to use techniques and levels of violence far outside of those acceptable in

11 years ago

Combat Training