I watched the full french documentary. Stan was rejected because during the interview he said he wanted to join the foreign legion to prove himself he could do it. Like a personal challenge. The foreign legion don't like people joining "for fun". They want desperate men willing to risk their lives. Stan was just here for the experience.

@Genghis-Khan121

Жыл бұрын

Nah the lad was perfect it’s whatever he said or what they found out in the private interview , they would have soon had a word with him if that’s all it was about that would be ridiculous, ask any special forces unit it’s self motivation that they are wanting

@arnaudkaho7137

Жыл бұрын

They did not "reject" him, they saved his 5 next years. Foreign legion is not a typical army unit, they want people that are here as the last option. If tomorrow France engages in a war against any modern army, the Foreign Legions will basically do suicide/very high risk missions, as they did in history. So never try it if you seek "challenge" or "fun". There is nothing like that in the FL, only honor, missions, tasks and ranks. I did it for 5 years, 80% in my bed, 19% watching tv/phone, 1% action. It's the most boring job 99% of the time but at least it gets you out of trouble once out, and if you have nobody, FL is a real family.

@Tsusday

Жыл бұрын

@@arnaudkaho7137 We can see it even from the past 10years, look in Malia, they've seen the most combat out of all countries participating in anti ISIL and Boko Haram over there. And if I recall correctly, have the highest casualty numbers after UN African origin Blue Helmets.

@dls64

Жыл бұрын

Where is that? I hate these voice over documentaries.

@Mysteri0usMo

Жыл бұрын

@@Genghis-Khan121 like @Arnaud Kaho said, they want people that are here as the last option. Not just some athletic tourist.

Wonder why they rejected that kid. Highly motivated individual, extremely athletic and willing to lead, and follow....those qualities make outstanding troops. Join the US Army! Ranger material right there

@markmessiwilliams5578

Жыл бұрын

I wondered the same 😕

@richardp.228

Жыл бұрын

Must be something in his past

@HanksWisdom

Жыл бұрын

With more applicants than openings, this must happen quite often.

@danforbes4513

Жыл бұрын

the medic read out he must have a prob with his heart

@danforbes4513

Жыл бұрын

they hooked him up to a ecg to get a read out. they spotted something maybe a heart mummer

The legion's main HR fear is desertion by highly motivated candidates that become disappointed with the boring legion life. That is why they tend not to select candidates too motivated. They prefer desperate people with no option but to stay there. In general, sometimes it is better not to try too hard in life.

@cristianoe10

Жыл бұрын

Good insight

@el_chico1313

Жыл бұрын

a quiet but impactful quote here

@miguelmarques4583

Жыл бұрын

I heard they reject sometimes former american marines but accept high school kids. No one really knows sometimes apparently. I heard from brazilians that they knew portuguese guys who were in and not had but have still problems with the law, the legion knew but let them in. But that is interesting, if you are candid with them they will let you in. What would you call having nowhere else to go?

@scottmcdade5453

Жыл бұрын

@@miguelmarques4583 the legion will take you no matter what your criminal record is so long as you haven't committed murder or a sexual offence. Hence the new identity and you can choose to keep that identity after your service. Back in the day they didn't care who you were or what you did as long as ye were fit and willing to kill for the legion.

@notonlysunandbeach2567

Жыл бұрын

How do you know that?

Stan is a damn beast. He really wanted this and he clearly prepared well ahead of time to succeed. I'm sure he will still succeed in life.

@Chris-Christopher-

Жыл бұрын

I felt bad for him because I know exactly how that must have been for him. I had everything planned out, I worked hard to get prepared, but then at MEPS I got PDQ'd because of some medical stuff. I had to fly to another state for it, and that flight home was the worst. I'd imagine it's even worse for him given his country of origin. I mean, while it sucked for me, it wasn't like I didn't have any other good paths to follow.

@Anni3sgotagun

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps there is a future for him in the US armed services

@h3ctor272

Жыл бұрын

​@@Chris-Christopher- what kind of medical stuff?

@alanmatlock3322

Жыл бұрын

@@h3ctor272 loo

@stephengriffith7066

Жыл бұрын

I was about the say the same. Stan was born a warrior and now if being given real skills ... good luck to anyone who comes up against him.

I joined the British Army in 1986 and my two mates tried the same and were rejected because of criminal records. They both went off to France and joined the Legion. One was rejected a month later, the other went onto serve 15 years in 2REP. He would send me letters whilst on Ops. He painted a nice life in the Legion and I swear I regret not trying it myself. Shit happens.

@SnakePliskin762

Жыл бұрын

We had 2 from my reg go across and say it was utter 💩 . They rejoined on return home.

@ramirogarza3rd

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to join the Marines but I have a messed up criminal record. Now at 32 I wonder if it's too late.

@jjranger5022

Жыл бұрын

Funny I went into the US Army in 1986 at FT benning GA at Harmony Church for infantry school ..became a Ranger in 0388

@jjranger5022

Жыл бұрын

@@ramirogarza3rd get a lawyer to clean up ur record , you have till the age of 35 for the military

@ramirogarza3rd

Жыл бұрын

@@jjranger5022 I have a felony possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of a firearm

My mate was ex navy, he was accepted into the French Legionnaires. He served more years in the Legionnaires than the navy. He loved every bit of it.

@rooknado

5 ай бұрын

ive got a buddy in the navy who did the same thing! cool stuff

@cuntdracula1

4 ай бұрын

You know it's really fucking weird when I was in the Navy, I had to try to go special forces and didn't make it and ultimately decided that when they got out they were going to join the French foreign legion, that's kind of what inspired me to look into these guys.

@Givemeproofkid

26 күн бұрын

Lies😂😂😂

Hopefully Stan is doing well in life now, I wish him luck.

@Oddly1970

Жыл бұрын

Stan joined Isis

@wnmb3176

Жыл бұрын

Hes dead

@RackwitzG

Жыл бұрын

I can imagine he made use of being in Europe and went to Germany. He said "Asyl" (Asylum) at the border which starts the procedures. Even if he is then rejected, he mustn't leave and will live on welfare.

@nickrobledo4982

Жыл бұрын

Fk Stan 😤

@MrDK0010

Жыл бұрын

​@RackwitzG What an oddly specific accusation to make for a specific person you know little about... except skin color.

I was in the American Army for 6 years. This guy did 24 pull-ups and is ripped he'd be a top performer in any unit in the country

@_zoinks2554

Жыл бұрын

He's functionally retarded. Under 80IQ is a liability on the battlefield. Only way he serves is if a massive war erupts and even then he'll be cleaning latrines in the rear.

@user-qe7st3df2r

Жыл бұрын

@los angeles Your message can give people brain cancer

@differentbreed2962

Жыл бұрын

@@losangeles1618ah yes… that’s why there’s no black marines… dummy stop race blaming and open ur eyes through a larger lense

@iambored7440

Жыл бұрын

What?

@scottkennedy5991

Жыл бұрын

The legion wants killers though...

He's got a great attitude.

@felathar1985

Ай бұрын

You haven't met a Legionair. Those dudes are stoic af. I think he got rejected because he was just there for fun.

@mybru1

16 күн бұрын

The legion will never accept overly confident people. They are looking for people who are willing to die in order to change their lifes

A Spaniard, Algerian, and a Brazilian walk into a Foreign Legion Recruitment Center...

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

who are triators and felons

@deltasquad8817

Жыл бұрын

I don't get the joke

@Movingforward2000

Жыл бұрын

No one will miss them elsewhere

@thijsbloem2119

Жыл бұрын

​@@deltasquad8817 the joke is that this is a very common format for jokes

@RobARug

Жыл бұрын

@@deltasquad8817 It's the ubiquitous "walks into a bar" joke.

As a young man I wanted to join the Legion, like many of my relatives I joined the US Army and served 23 years. I still with regret, not taking this challenge when I was 18 years old, unfortunate for this man to have a dream crushed.

@huntersimms6134

Жыл бұрын

Eh. After a medical issue that kicked me out of the USMC 3 months into bootcamp, I joined the Legion and didn't mention any prior USMC history. I stayed in about a year in 2e REP before deserting. I can't speak for every unit since they all vary, but the disorganization, corruption, and lack of discipline was appalling. I finally got some waivers and am in the USMC again as an 0311. The Legion shaped me personally as a man (I was 20 at the time) but the Marine Corps as an institution, even with its faults, is much much much more cohesive and deadly.

@ytngillz2091

Жыл бұрын

@@huntersimms6134 if u deserted don’t u get arrested or something, or u can never return to France

@haider5044

10 ай бұрын

Yeah don't come back to France. I don't know when you joined or if you did but the USMC deserves better than deserters.

@ricksmith7631

7 ай бұрын

You would not have been accepted since you feel this was a challenge, this was why Stan was rejected. the Legion does not want people who see it as a challenge, once you meet the challenge, what next? They want people who are at their end and feel they have nothing more to lose. This way they can build a soldier in the Legion way. This is why the Legion is one of the most respected forces in the world, they get the job done at any cost. I researched them alot when i was younger, i wouldnt have been suitable and considered it as a way to pay respect to the ones who came before me and succeeded. Its a very tightly knit organization and their only requirement is to not disgrace the legion in any way possible. you think the marines, seals or specops is tough, theyre tough but cannot compare to the Legion. failure is not an option at any cost

@mustachesally4134

4 ай бұрын

For what though? What is the value?

I know how he felt being rejected. I tried in 1994 flying from Australia and spending a night at La Malmousque in Marseille before heading to Aubagne. I lost a kidney playing rugby in the Navy when I was 18 but was knocked back anyway. I had just completed 15 years in the Australian Navy and Army but it didn't matter. At least you received a piece of paper and some pay. I received nothing. Great work for trying as you will always be able to say that at least you had the guts to try.

@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692

Жыл бұрын

His paper says he can never apply again, so no "at least" about it for him. Inapte definitiv means that. If he got inapte temporaire he could reapply after a set amount of time, usually 6 months. Obviously something went very wrong with one of his interviews.

@CFox.7

Жыл бұрын

Why the high standards when they have had no noteworthy engagements in recent years ?

@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692

Жыл бұрын

@@CFox.7 the Legion is always somewhere, especially resource rich shtholes in Africa.

@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692

Жыл бұрын

@@CFox.7 And besides you get thousands of applicants each year. You can afford to pick exactly what you want. As they said, about 1 in 8 makes selection, and that's before any of the washing out in training...

@victorsandoval4792

Жыл бұрын

The French are gay anyway

We don't know the full story, but the Stan presented in this video would be a credit to any organization.

@Wolfsschanze99

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, he had all the attributes of a fine soldier.

@digdougedy

Жыл бұрын

Every military has reading and writing requirements. Being from Gabon, he may not have had good literacy. This is important as, for the modern soldier, there is allot to learn. On top of that, in the Legion there are also many chants (songs) to learn which would be difficult without good literacy. Another point is that the US Army does not take anyone with an IQ below 83. This eliminates about 11% of the population. For the British Army, it is 90 IQ points. That eliminates 20% of the population. It is sad to see a young man who seems to have so much to give be sent home, but being fit and motivated wont mean that you can dissemble weapons clean them properly and then reassemble them so that they work.. When I did my basic training back in 1989 I was trained by a Black Sergeant Chef so Stans departure was not due to his colour. The Legion is definitely not racist. In 2 REP I had a Japanese Sgt, Akihiko Saito. Look him up on WIKI. He got shot in Iraq in 2005 after 20 years in the legion.

@reductio1000

Жыл бұрын

no, good body but he had a very wrong attitude. Acted from get go as if he "knew" what had to be done, what it takes etc. + obvious fake supporting the other candidates to get positive remarks from staff and candidates. Resulting in childlike cheers from those candidates when he broke the pull up record...."where do you think you are" ??? " les ancients" will not be fooled/impressed by this. on the contrary. Stan is/seems the type that feels everything revolves around him, what he wants, what he thinks is right and how much he can impress others...that is just what we saw in this short clip, that arrogant know-it-all behaviour, was probably constant. Stan is the type that will start giving problems in the near future and selection weeded him out quickly. "profil ne correspond pas".

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

no his not, they all vile traitors to their own countries ! "tis worse then murder" king lear

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@Wolfsschanze99 of vile traitor

I'm an American and severed in the army after college years, yet ever since I was a young kid growing up in the 1950's- 60's I've had the utmost respect for the French Foreign Legion.

@dinuranga11

10 ай бұрын

Can join foreign in us army have any chance

@user-fq5jm3kj6u

9 ай бұрын

Respect for what, sir?

@chiptenor

9 ай бұрын

Respect for WHAT(?), you ask me?? Answer: I think the Foreign Legion, itself, its history, its 'Esprit de corps'; its ability to take men from all over the world from different cultures, races, nationalities and mold them into a cohesive fraternal military organization is all worthy of respect.

@user-fq5jm3kj6u

9 ай бұрын

@@chiptenor ...the ability to take men from different cultures, races, nationalities... and send them to "expeditions" to Syria, Indochina, Algeria, Guiana... Used as barrier troops against the French army in World War I. Nothing to be proud of at all. Especially in the 21st century.

@pauljackbyrne9439

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your severance

My uncle tried joining in the late 70’s, he thought he was good because of his prior military/combat arms background and the fact that he spoke “French” not realizing that Louisiana Creole is far from intelligible to most standard French speakers, so they gave him a bit of a hard time with the language barrier, he said, if you weren’t a French speaker you’d learn quickly, because they’d beat it into you quite quickly if you didn’t understand & ofcourse he was rejected. He was always a strange guy though, he was traveling the world to random & remote places long before mainstream media popularized the idea of it and always had great stories, especially his war stories (ALL lies imo😂), but sadly he & his girlfriend were killed in a car crash in Japan in the mid 90’s a month before they were set to tie the knot. He def was a fun guy to be around & a most unlikely fellow, being from a rural coastal town in Louisiana, you’d never believe small towners could think that big.

@Fit_soldier

Жыл бұрын

Please make a KZread video about him

@Dont_Tread_on_Me448

Жыл бұрын

Id honestly pay top dollar to watch a movie made about his life and his various escapades around the globe lol

@Garf_malarf

Жыл бұрын

This was beautifully written. He needs a documentary

@aidjunkie5335

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a cool guy. May he rest in peace. Thanks for sharing.

@tumult04

Жыл бұрын

Can you share more about him?

I know its not the same but, i had too leave the army during training because of a medical issue and i was devastated. A few months later i was watching a marine bootcamp video from the early 2000s and a drill instructor said to an injured recruit that "everything happens for a reason" because if he had of passed through training he may have been the one to be killed or injured. It was a good lesson to take away from the experience.

@dont-want-no-wrench

Жыл бұрын

everything happens, and we find the reasons for it later.

Stan seems to be motivated and ready for the military someday he will be were he needs to be good luck Stan you can do it wherever you are

It is rare to meet civilians, or even military members in Stans shape. His motivation was through the roof. His leadership came naturally. I really wonder why he was rejected

@DomingoDeSantaClara

Жыл бұрын

Psychological profile was off, or he simply lied about his past would be possible reasons.

@kemita

Жыл бұрын

His enthusiasm was a fad, also, he has a chamaleonic personality, tries to please and adjur to authority, meaning, he has no idea what authority is by his own judgement. He will switch sides as authority moves in his eyes. That may fly in an office job, not in La Legion.

@IordanIovkov

Жыл бұрын

@S Rod That was one of the most egregious armchair diagnoses I've seen. We have no idea why they rejected him.

@jont3823

Жыл бұрын

Maybe they contacted him after for a higher more secretive position 😅🎉

@andrewdoyle3328

Жыл бұрын

His echo showed a heart defect

Stan got rejected and it's heartbreaking because everything we've seen in this documentary about him is extremely positive. But there are other considerations to take into account, physical condition, health, psychiatry, motivations, criminal record, literacy, etc... He's obviously motivated and with exceptional physical condition, but there's a grain of sand. We won't know what it is. That's how it is. Best wishes to him.

@andrewbutler5253

10 ай бұрын

it was his motivation that cost him it is revealed later in the documentary

@just_dec

9 ай бұрын

Wait, how?@@andrewbutler5253

@5Waysvideo

9 ай бұрын

Stan didn't get in and he was really upset about it, but not as upset as the documentary film makers who now had fuck all to do.

@margodphd

8 ай бұрын

FFL is not a "challenge". They don't care for people who join for fun.

@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime

7 ай бұрын

He seemed like he would have made an excellent soldier.😢

Stan is basically suited to fit any military force. He displayed heart, determination, teamwork, etc. He'll be an asset to any team who will allow him the opportunity. Hell, private contracting might be a good future for him, definitely more money. Hopefully, a unit/organization/force somewhere will be better with the addition of Stan.

@arnaudkaho7137

Жыл бұрын

Exactly why they left him out. He is too good, and will leave too easily. FL is not easy like marines or idk what trash units.

@IgKravenchenko

10 ай бұрын

He tries to please authority at every turn, they don't want this, it is also possible he lied about his past. Also by him doing 24 push ups for example while his mates think is impressive, FL think of it as a show off, he's is hard to trust, if he is too good what will make him stay when he gets a much better offer in life? FL soldiers are usually seen in a high regard, so offers from PMCs come pouring in with much better financial benefit. FL doesn't want a guy that is the best in everything because they are hard to trust and ready to defy authority because he might think "i'm better fit than him". They want a guy that's ready to behave cult like into this cult like military.

@kenyanroadman8350

10 ай бұрын

@@arnaudkaho7137easy? None of the units mentioned are easy!

@kynanverwimp847

9 ай бұрын

@@arnaudkaho7137 you have no idea what you're talking about.

@randomguy-dy3uy

7 ай бұрын

his arrogance tho gonna rub people the wrong way. we didn't see the full story clearly, but you can just smell his ego lol.....

I joined in 1988 at the same place , Fort de Nogent but it had heavy wooden doors on the entrance back then, like prison gates. We also didn’t have any physical tests there, not until we got to Aubagne for the 15 day selection process. I passed and went on to 4eme RE at Castelnaudary, a frightening place for a 22 year old … I don’t mind admitting. After passing basic training, I joined 6eme REG but later transferred to 2eme REP

@paarker

Жыл бұрын

You must be made of metal. Great achievement. I wouldn’t have dreamed of joining at 22 and i doubt I would have made it in even if I tried. You must have some great stories.

@oclarke31

9 ай бұрын

Some balls on you my friend. Well done

@philippebeillan6962

9 ай бұрын

Houa sacré parcours.. que dieu te bénisse..

@stevemcgarrett24

9 ай бұрын

@@philippebeillan6962 Merci mon ami. La légion m'a tant donné, c'est pour toujours dans mon cœur

@philippebeillan6962

9 ай бұрын

@@stevemcgarrett24 avec plaisir frère

That was honestly heartbreaking. I was interested in joining the FFL myself as well however life continued in a different direction. That's why I have so much respect for those who join.

@mustachesally4134

4 ай бұрын

They treat foreigners (even French Canadians) with outmost disrespect. You endure the suck and move on,but foreign legions are essentially mercenaries of France that are better equipped than the French main forces. You are expendable in the legion. No glory or value in that.

@averagejoe8358

4 ай бұрын

​@@mustachesally4134Exactly that. There's a reason French citizens aren't allowed to join.

@averagejoe8358

3 ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-nk9xq Does it take away from the fact that the legion soldiers exist for modern cannon fodder? No, I don't think it does

5.46 That last pull up 💪. That’s how it’s done ladies and gents . Outstanding!

Stan would be an absolute stud in the US Military! He's in good shape, highly motivated, and hard working. I'm sure he'll be successful in whatever he does in life 🙏

@ricksmith7631

7 ай бұрын

he might do well in reg forces and with some training be promoted to a higher non com but he likely wont make officer. he said he was in this to prove to himself, not many armed forces branch will accept this. the want people they can mold.

@Starryplough1916

7 ай бұрын

You sound like you would pump him 🤣

@MarkWongMD

7 ай бұрын

​@@ricksmith7631Not everyone wants to he an Officer lmao. You said that like it was an insult but it was actually a compliment.

@maverickfox4102

5 ай бұрын

While I was in my previous Division 114 back in Boot Camp. I knew a Navy SEAL candidate who could do over 100 plus pushups and he would run over 14 laps without losing his breath. Not to mention he was able to do over 5 minutes of planks. I could only do the bare minimum my rate will be BM (Boatswains Mate) once I’m done with A-School.

@JackMeoff46

3 күн бұрын

@@maverickfox4102lol boot

I served 30 years in many uniforms all over this planet. In the Legion, it's not about you and me. It's about WE!!

@bartfart3847

Жыл бұрын

Stop lying

@karma0253

Жыл бұрын

You mean OUI I'll walk myself out

@ernestogastelum9123

Жыл бұрын

isnt it the same thing with any army?

@michaellorusso4912

Жыл бұрын

LOL !! YOU'RE A FOOL !!

Stan was not selected because he talked about the interrogation

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

because he is prick and traitor

@Adamamores

Жыл бұрын

Rlly u think that was for that I've never really understand why he wasn't selected if he had everything physically and mental

@AaxSsys

Жыл бұрын

@@Adamamores He failed mentally when he talked about interrogation, that's just how it goes.

@ald.3500

Жыл бұрын

@@Adamamores he couldn’t follow the simple order of don’t talk about it.

@gussclark5261

Жыл бұрын

I thought that myself the vetting process was continuous so even after the secret interview he was still been analysed

Early 2000s I worked with a Pommy brick layer in New Zealand called Shakey because he would get the shakes if he hadnt had a drink.... very nice bloke who joined the foreign legion after serving in Bosnia ect.... you would pick him up in the morning for work and he would be halfway through a 6 pack of beer after bottle of wine 😂Come to work and lay the most bricks with the highest qaulity workmanship He would then run to the sportsbar at lunch for a few schooners and get back to work ... despite his love of a cold 1 you could not fault this mans work load or qaulity ... he would always talk about finding a good asian woman to settle down with and always had a top story/joke or both or stories about his tours in bosnia and such places... About 10yrs later I bumped into him in a shopping mall kid in tow and an asian wife .... I hope he is still out there happily married enjoying life 💯🖤👊

@BudgetGainsByJJ

7 ай бұрын

That just sounds like an average bricklayer hahaha

@notsofatmike1

3 ай бұрын

Cool story, bro.

That’s insane. Stan was an absolute beast with the mind of a warrior. Though it won’t be with the Foreign Legion, I hope he still answers his calling.

@sportypaul5069

Жыл бұрын

I give you the answer: The guy was only there for the French passport and the money. If they realize that these are your reasons, no matter how athletic you are, you'll be rejected - they're not stupid 😉😉👍🏼👍🏼

@mikecorreia9544

Жыл бұрын

@@sportypaul5069 just curious, how are you sure that was the reason? Genuinely don’t know if that’s solid info.

@nimsocasonod5150

Жыл бұрын

That guy he thinks is to clever way more over all ,he has arrogant character and not focus He can’t work in a team And many more To let you understand easily,the legion mostly take mans with a good character (like a sheep) (dog) I don’t know how to make you understand “walk with your head down” humble things lime that Sometimes recruiters are not fit and they don’t pass test sportif but they still get a contract 📑 So sport or muscle it doesn’t matter But brain and character matter bye bye

@murphyjack90

11 ай бұрын

​@@sportypaul5069 is that really so bad? If the guys a total unit, won't he still be an asset no matter what his motivations?

@sharpasacueball

10 ай бұрын

Someone pointed out that he was told he could never apply again so the reason is either medical or security check. It's probably something to do with his heart

Stan has all the physical attributes to make a great solider. But when he was explaining to his comrade about the interrogation on camera that is a no - no. The only other thing that comes to mind is that since the media couldn't learn what happens during the interrogation, they got him to talk and that can lead to a discharge. His physical prowess is high. And with training he's probably make a great contractor. But it has to start with controlling his mouth. Just an opinion from a twenty-five-year former Infantry Officer.

@Apophyse97

Жыл бұрын

j ai exactement pensé à la meme chose vouloir divulguer aux autres les methodes d interogatoires n a pas joué en sa faveur un peu trop sur de lui fanfaron ima ginez il se fait fair prisonier il se mettrait à parler conclusion pas discret sportif mais pas intelligent

@kynanverwimp847

9 ай бұрын

@@Apophyse97 so you can read English, but you can't reply English to an English comment? Only the French...

@northerngannetproject3147

5 ай бұрын

Agree. Have a look on taylor cavanaugh, former navy seal and FFL recruited... THE hard thing is shut up and humility.

@xzxxx-km4vy

Ай бұрын

@@Apophyse97 Lol... You some dumb dumb aren't you.

What this man was in extremely excellent shape and condition not to mention highly motivated.

After my discharge as USMC 6092 Airframer. I felt I needed to prove myself worthy of my own respect. I prepared for almost a year to join the FL. But, I was convinced at the last second to stay in the USA by friends who thought I would never return alive. I feel they were right and I don't regret my change of heart. For those that the FL suits. Good luck and I wish you all the best.

Guy gave it his all and that more than anyone I know. Amazing guy

I went there in 2017 and got in so much easy that I expected. After 3 months we had a training part where was the first time for me sleeping on the ground, cold one. Since the first morning my lower back start to hurt until it got so bad I couldn't walk several days later. 2 weeks later they sent me home , reason medical unfit, permanent ban. My answer to one important question from them was, +as long I can mentally and physically + 😅 There are so many more behind you waiting for a spot and they know that.

@anhviet5412

Жыл бұрын

what important question from them was that?

@casscristi253

Жыл бұрын

@@anhviet5412 How long you plan to stay with us? Was part of the first personal interview and was the last question to seal it, I even did some push-up because he didn't think my story match the timeline of some of my answers. I was not the only one, found out later some of my colleagues did too.

@anhviet5412

Жыл бұрын

@@casscristi253 okay thank you

I remember that pebble court yard. It felt kind of like a prison yard with all the different nationalities banding together. Sometimes a legionnaire would come out and set up a table and sell cigarettes and chocolates. I look back at it now very fondly. Sadly, after passing selection, I got flagged and pulled before the group got sent to the castle. Said I scored minimum on the hearing test and had an appointment in Marseille for a more professional test. The two and a half weeks t until the test was filled with details to really cool places and it was one of the best times of my life. I have nightmares sometimes about going back and getting rejected again

I couldn't leave my family upmost respect to these men

Stan come on down to the US Army. We got a 11B contract for you

@Aarminmusic

Жыл бұрын

@@mythai05 Im confused, can foreginers join us military ?

@tarkka6145

Жыл бұрын

@@Aarminmusic i think you need a green card to join.

@TezalTube

Жыл бұрын

@@Aarminmusic Joining the military is a pretty common bath to citizenship.

@ThinBlueLineGuardian

Жыл бұрын

​@@Aarminmusic the military is a really common and great way to get citizenship

@TheAres117

Жыл бұрын

​@@ThinBlueLineGuardian that's a lie

America needs something like this. Find those with grit anywhere in the world, and give them a shot at the American dream.

@SaginawCareerComplex

7 ай бұрын

Foreigners can join the US military, and generally have a path to citizenship through good conduct.

@francescosaveriocapuano4817

2 күн бұрын

@@SaginawCareerComplexthey have to be us residents

When a young man of 17 1/2 years old I did my military training, I remember a comrade who, after a bloody love story, wanted to join the Legion. A little guy, not very tall, not very strong, but very enduring. I only saw him once again, he had entered the Legion and I had been assigned to the cavalry (the MBTs of the time). We kept in touch for a while being in the same promotion, and he went somewhere, one day, a place where only the Legion goes and I never heard from him again. the army not being made for me I stopped, I had given enough time to my country to feel legitimate to vote. I never knew if my boyfriend was alive or fallen in the field of honor. I just hope the girl who broke his heart repented a few times. But he did what I couldn't do psychologically or physically. It was the first time I understood that everyone has limits.

@robbieKebaya-qe7wl

11 ай бұрын

Wow. What a story.

@ronmka8931

11 ай бұрын

Gay

@thisguy7031

10 ай бұрын

Boyfriend?

@scottishd0g87

10 ай бұрын

Never give your life to government. They are run by people who are pure evil. The guerilla is the true essence of the free man. May you become redpilled someday.

@philippebeillan6962

9 ай бұрын

Belle histoire mon ami celle qui nous fabrique.que dieu te bénisse et vive la légion

As part of a volunteer platoon from West Berlin at the time, we got to attend French Army Commando School 4. We were essentially the 4th platoon in a French training company. During the course we learned two important lessons: As a Commando you despised the Para's, and revered the Legion.

@silentbullet2023

9 ай бұрын

There's a third lesson at the French Army Commando School: Under no circumstances defend Paris.

@ryand4533

7 ай бұрын

@@silentbullet2023lolololol

He would have been considered to kind and to open and talkative. And giving away information to other recruits. It's just the Way It Is.😢

@digdougedy

Жыл бұрын

The legion today is getting many people apply. However, this makes standards rise. The British army today does not take anyone below an IQ score of 90 . This is below the average of 100, but does eliminate 20% of the population. Stan, from a poor country like Gabon, may not have met either the IQ standard or the literacy standard. When I joined in 1989, he may have got in. Warfare is more high tech today, so education will trump physical strength. Not many people have both. ... There is a sad story from the Vietnam war era where the US defense secretary Robert Mcnamara demanded that the Army lower their IQ requirements so as to make up the numbers for the Vietnam war. It was a disaster with many becoming casualties due to lack of intelligence. They were called Mcnamaras morons. They paid tribute to these men in the character of Private Pile in the movie, Full Metal Jacket. To this day, the US Army will not take recruits below 83IQ. The reality is that 10% of the population are too dumb to be trained to do anything that the Army needs doing. so much for the equality agenda....

@oxxal7357

Жыл бұрын

@@digdougedy Will and motivation is not enough for a good soldier. Nowadays intelligence is more important than physical fit. At least he was wise enough to admit that they know best what kind of people they need. Sad though. He really wanted that but that is not enough.

@lachie8784

Ай бұрын

@@digdougedy also forrest gump and bubba were apart of mcnamaras morons

I hope that kid does well in life and doesn't take that rejection to heart. TBH he was probably recruited without us knowing.

@Steve992.1

Жыл бұрын

doubt it, the legion doesnt fuck around like that.

Respect to all of them. Not an easy thing to do. It takes guts to choose this way specially with the situation in the world right now.

Reserve soldier here: He tried too hard to be someone he isn't. He was selected by the film crew to "beat" the selection process through brute strength. But it's also a selection of character and of course they found out. Edit: Ah, and the top comment confirms it.

@hughca1

4 ай бұрын

Reserves 🤣 Bruh, get the hell of the internet. You reservist are unfit and untrained. I spent 8 Years Active Duty and you all are shitbags.

He beat the commanding officer's pull up record. That's why he wasn't recruited lol

@blakebourassa1983

Жыл бұрын

No it's because he dicsussed the private interrogations with another recruit who hasn't gone in yet, completely discrediting him as someone trustworthy and someone able to keep secrets, which is the whole point of the legion.

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@blakebourassa1983 and you know this how ?

@yup130

Жыл бұрын

​@geezerp1982 haha not gonna tell you 😂

I'm current US Navy. The second I got to boot camp, I instantly wished I would've joined the Army. It's nice knowing there's better adventures out there if my Navy career doesn't go the way I want it to go.

@RackwitzG

Жыл бұрын

Well, chances are slim you'll get your head shot off in the Navy, but you still have the full benefits of being a veteran later. Who desires combat has never seen it. I would go Navy or maybe Airforce. Whatabout SEAL? You can apply.

@egg-iu3fe

Жыл бұрын

why? I thought the navy goes to the most countries and sees the most places

@Burnout37

Жыл бұрын

I was a corpsman and forward deployed with the marine corps infantry. You just picked the wrong rate if you wanted action.

@dwrussell96

Жыл бұрын

@@RackwitzG I value adventure, but I also value cool training and pushing myself whether I see combat or not, and more importantly, I want to be in Europe. In order for me to go SO (Seal or Swcc), I had to sign a contract for that. My dad is a former Ranger and talked me out of it. Now I'm on a ship bored out of my mind around a bunch of dumb kids who only joined for free college. I'm seeing the world yeah, but I don't feel like I'm in the military. I had been contemplating joining the Legion for nearly 10 years now. Now that I'll have the VA benefits, I don't see the point in joining the US Army.

@dwrussell96

Жыл бұрын

@@egg-iu3fe We do, but we also don't do anything. Being a Sailor on a ship is a glorified warehouse job where you are just cleaning, writing, and painting. I also want to be in Europe. Like live there, not deploy there.

I think he was rejected because they watched the part where he sits on the bench and comments about the interview process, where he says they'll try to fool you and so on. I suspect the officers at the legion asked the filming crew about what they've recorded so far and they've seen the part Stan talks.

@MrRyinoyea

2 ай бұрын

No way… he fucked up the interview he pretty much says so himself in the interview.

Stan is an absolute badass. He’s too good for the legion. He can build a better life outside of any military.

@scottishd0g87

10 ай бұрын

Naive but dodged a bullet. NEVER give your life to government.

My dad told me he was in the foreign legion but I found out he did 5 years in jail instead

@cravenmoorecock5267

5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

That might have been the cleanest pullups I've ever seen at the start

I have a few friends who left Ireland in the Quiet and have done (2) tours of the Legion...Parachute Regiment, 'The Best Of The Best '👌

The Uk should have a foreign legion. A legitimate way for young foreign men to come to the UK and provide a service and invest themselves into our nation. Very proud of our Gurkhas.

@Althamenes

Жыл бұрын

The UK used to accept people from the Commonwealth Nations, right?

@venomsnakeYGBSM

Жыл бұрын

@@Althamenes not anymore

@lachie8784

Ай бұрын

@@Althamenes they stopped this practice only recently, a shame because I as an australian was hoping to join.

6:57 Stan talks to another recruit about the secret interview process. I understand that many will think it's a bullshit reason to reject him based on that and how it's admirable that he is helping out a fellow recruit. Stan fucked up. Period. The End.

@cristianoe10

Жыл бұрын

Stan talks too fucking much, at the middle of the vid I was like shut up brooooo and there I saw he was going to be rejected even before reading the comments. As a mafia boss would say.. keep ur fucking mouth shut

@RedNinja0070

Жыл бұрын

dude seriously stfu. He's 10 times more than a man you'll ever be

@tomondiek2839

Жыл бұрын

yep i guess being black and migrant is a crime

@sebby324

Жыл бұрын

They rejected him on medical grounds He has a heart issue you can see on the ECG Poor lad

@randyboisa6367

Жыл бұрын

@@sebby324 My cousin has been a legionnaire for 11 years, he is part of 2 R.E.I based in Nimes, he was born with a heart murmur that shows up on EKG, Legion accepted him. He had four years prior US Army and his murmur showed up at Army physical. Its all up to the Medical technician in the Legion.

I was rooting for Stan. I am sure he will do well in life.

Most test at that level are for different purposes. A guy could miss the required PT but still make it another could exceed it and not. It’s attitude and mental maturity that gets you into a group like this.

Stan now resides in a Holiday Inn in the uk after joining the Dover dingy pirates brigade

@SnakePliskin762

Жыл бұрын

Nah,he'll be living on a council estate with kelsey and her numerous tax funded offspring

Stan is now happily enjoying his new role as a carpark security guard in central London.

@eurocrime8992

Жыл бұрын

Salary is probably better, and he won't be tortured for 5 years

@Adamamores

Жыл бұрын

How do u know that??

@RackwitzG

Жыл бұрын

I can imagine he went to Germany seeking asylum. Free cash from the german taxpayer for life.

@MazzBCD

Жыл бұрын

@@RackwitzG pretty disgusting that thats even an option.

@RackwitzG

Жыл бұрын

@@MazzBCD Over 20% of Africa is thinking of migrating to Europe. He is already here.

It is a consolation to many that even a motivated beast like Stan was unable to join. Looking at his performance, it was probably a minor medical ailment or some other technicality.

@melbourneauditing3404

Жыл бұрын

I think that the reason was because at the interview he said that he wanted to join the Legion just to prove himself that he could do it and they don’t like that, they want desperate people that are not afraid of loosing their lives

@Threat_LvL

10 ай бұрын

joining a special unit with only physical fitness is pretty stupid. they want smart people. people who know what they want in life what they do. if your reasons to join is too selfish can be a reason to get kicked. and i say "CAN"

@ricksmith7631

7 ай бұрын

@@melbourneauditing3404 thats exactly why, the us army doesnt want thinkers but will tolerate them, the legion will not tolerate thinkers and you are gone.

Drive on brother! There’s better out there!!💪🏽

Hey Stan. The Corps is always looking for a few good men. Reach out to a Marine. They may talk to a recruiter for you. I did for my brother, and he joined. You looked squared away on the pull up bar. Good luck

Back in 2009 i was doing my mandatory military service in Turkish army. I havent seen a single soul doing 10 pull ups out of 83 soldiers 😅 and this guy is a beast.

@melbourneauditing3404

Жыл бұрын

I’m over 60 and can easily do 10 pull-ups Just saying 😊

@deliciousnoodles5505

7 ай бұрын

was a conscript too, many of us hated being in the army and can't be arsed to do 10 pull ups

@andriyshepard3095

3 ай бұрын

word on ''mandatory service'', legion is proffesional force, which is also very picky on whom they choose.

This is sad. However, it seems his background may have been a factor. We never know which decisions in our past may pave our future. We hope all the best to this motivated leader.

Honneur et Fidélité mon frères!

I know of two.. ..and both said, "I've nothing left (&/or) to wake for, need a place to belong".. There's training that's never gonna see media light..

@lachie8784

Ай бұрын

did they make it in? These are my honest reasons for wanting to join the legion. There is nothing left for me in Australia, I desire a brotherhood.

Stan should come to the US and become 75th ranger or special operations. He's already ahead in speaking languages, and being physically fit.

I was all set to fly to Paris and try, but I didn’t have the money to get back if I didn’t make the selection process. I should’ve gone anyway and it is one of my single greatest regrets. As a Navy guy, I should’ve tried anyway. I had the courage and the means. I should’ve given it my leap of faith

🇺🇸✌️🇫🇷, Our friendship is very important and mutually beneficial. I appreciate the great history of FRANCE 🇫🇷.

As an American, we love and appreciate the French Foreign Legion. Your legend is world-wide.

@mroctober3657

9 ай бұрын

Hi Cyrax, 😆

Can’t help but feel bad for Stan. I hope he found another avenue along the lines of this after being rejected

@mariomartini6679

Жыл бұрын

The Gabonese army

stan's main character attitude and "look at me" mindset is what got him dropped for sure.

Merci super vidéo! Et vive la Légion. Engagez-Vous !

Best Documentary..."Stan",the Gabonese, definitely was an excellent candidate for the French Foreign Legion. The fact that they turned him down speaks volumes about the "Legion". There are definitely other 'Mercs' who would love this potential recruit's conscription.

@isaymymind1727

Жыл бұрын

In the full documentary he was too kind and too revealing...he recounted to other candidates how the questioning was etc. I think such an attitude is ok for the civil world but not for the military. He's physically exceptional though...

@claudesledge5545

Жыл бұрын

@@isaymymind1727...not a bad answer, but he could have learned to be furtive. That's not a complicated prerequisite to achieve...unless,it involves a moral call.

@kingswood9064

Жыл бұрын

@@claudesledge5545 That's not how the military works, especially not the infamous Legion Entrangere. You must be stone cold, no kindness, no mercy, no weakness.

@claudesledge5545

Жыл бұрын

@@kingswood9064...yes,you're correct,but the military also has a saying"leave no cohort behind ",which means they do have heart...just under certain circumstances.

@Oddly1970

Жыл бұрын

Stan couldn’t keep his gob shut revealed too much that’s not a good thing to do ..

In part 2 we learn that Stan is now serving in DGSI: General Directorate for Internal Security - the washout was just to see if he’d leave and hit the gym & church or hookers and beer

@coolperson4062

Жыл бұрын

Where is the second part?

@fantomxxl

Жыл бұрын

@@coolperson4062 it's a joke 🤪

Thats gotta be tough to be turned away...respect for trying out

These men going into foreign lands to join a legion. May yah bless this world, for many men are lost and need your guidance

My one regret in life is not attempting to join the legion, I was ready to go to France and walk through those gates when I was 23, I'm 40 and missed my chance. Life works on mysterious ways

@pedrotorrejon4606

9 ай бұрын

What is the mistery ? you did not present yourself; hopefully you managed to build a significant life outside the Legion.

@sasa1982uk

9 ай бұрын

@pedrotorrejon4606 fate is the mystery, wonder, what if, where would I be now if I did join.

@Nothing-of2pm

5 ай бұрын

You could've still joined, they still accept applications at 40.

Stan is now a surgeon in Malmo.

@claudesledge5545

Жыл бұрын

noel maher...LLLLOOLLLL!!!

@AroundElvesWatchUrselves96

Жыл бұрын

Lmao

@RuiLuz

Жыл бұрын

more like a "sturgeon".

@sveannnnnnn7578

Жыл бұрын

hahahahh

@claudesledge5545

Жыл бұрын

@@sveannnnnnn7578...LLLLOOLLLL!!!

So sad 😞 😢😢this guy is really strong 💪 both physically nd mentally...

Penga (Stan) is a way too kind a man. He would make a great doctor and friend!!

At 7:00 Stan clearly broke the rules lol even the camera man knew so the instructors definitely did

Would love more insight into the reasons for rejection. We don't seem to be getting the whole story. Others that I've heard from in the Legion say there is a high desertion rate.

@MrBeachDoctor

Жыл бұрын

They mostly need followers, not leaders. If everyone is a leader the shit work doesn't get done.

@tomondiek2839

Жыл бұрын

its pretty obvious its staring at you in the face look at his skin color

@markaguilera493

Жыл бұрын

​@@tomondiek2839Nonsense. Plenty blacks in the FL.

@tomislav2494

Жыл бұрын

​@@tomondiek2839 bullshit you are trying to make everything about race there are loads of black soliders in legion and they are not discriminating only race there is solider

@CJK-bt4ll

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBeachDoctor Never thought of it that way. Interesting.

I read in Internet forum years ago if you got inapte defenitive - rejected which mean never can get to try again , you can send a letter to the General of the Legion asking for second chance , and some guys did recieve but now days I think they not longer accepted those letters. Is anyone has any new information about it?

I was really hoping they would take that motivated kid, he seemed like he was up for the challenge

What a bloody shame. Highly motivated, extremely fit, as another poster says showing leadership qualities. Got all the right material to do very well in the military as a top recruit. I thought his most telling attribute was the mature way he accepted his rejection. He is a credit, I think he will ultimately succeed in his chosen profession. As a British Veteran I hope to God this is the calibre of troops we are recruiting into our forces.

I enlisted in the Canadian Army in late, 1979. What a $ experience that was. I was seventeen, green as hell, with a lot to prove in life. After my enlistment, turning twenty, I had nothing to prove to anyone. The Army in those days??? Man the crazy ass things I seen, it would curl your toes mate

Man, Stan was a machine, an amazing physique, a great personality, was a team-builder, and seemed to have some leadership qualities. What a shame.

Seeing these young men in action brings back memories. A soldiers heart is a soldiers heart. Whatever nationality. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2007-2014.

Too bad for Stan, he seemed like a self-motivator. He should try the Spanish Foreign Legion.

Probably the Gestapo saw something they didn't like in his past. It happens more than you know.

@miguelmarques4583

Жыл бұрын

But what could it be?

@undead9999

Жыл бұрын

@Miguel Marques he made it to the interview so his medical checked out. I'm willing to bet he tried to lie to the Gestapo. Big no-no

@miguelmarques4583

Жыл бұрын

@@undead9999 I wonder what he lied about. Maybe it is just the fact he lied. I don' t know if it exagerated but I heard a guy say they will even know where you lost uour virginity.

@undead9999

Жыл бұрын

@Miguel Marques the Gestapo has ways to check your story. But the point I always bring up to young aspirants who think they will be fine with "a little white lie" is this: would you entrust your life to a liar? That's why liars are dropped, fast. You could be the fittest, smartest candidate, but lieing to the Gestapo is an automatic out. When I went through it a former Marine was dropped because he tried to conceal a DUI incident to the Gestapo. He was excellent soldier material, but the Legion can afford to be picky, there will always be far more applicants than places to fill.

5:42 no boasting 6:57 don't talk to anyone about the interviews. In addition to physical preparation, prepare yourself physically and mentally. Don't be active on social media and don't stand out. If you do this to become a French national the past matter. If the past is bad, specify that you do not want a residence permit after the 5 years and maybe they can accept you regardless of the past.

Funnies sketch I've ever seen 😂😂😂😂 where do you get these guys? So crazy 🤣

Stan was clearly giving all he had to achieve his goal. Showed great effort and camaraderie. Took rejection like a champ. The Legion made a bad decision. People's perception of things generally speaks more about their character than the person they're opinionated about.

@sarge6870

Жыл бұрын

It's easy to be on the outside looking in and say that! I was an Army Recruiter for 4 years and had MANY what I felt to be qualified enlistees. They were fit and smart. Many with College educations. Once they actually went through the Medical & Psychological portion of the process, that was when underlying problems were exposed that many times even the enlistee wasn't aware of. They didn't disclose in the video of why those turned away were...not even to the individuals so we will never know the actual reasons.

@akealgordari

Жыл бұрын

@sarge6870 Blah blah blah...

@sarge6870

Жыл бұрын

@@akealgordari Good reply...that all you got???

@arncj18

Жыл бұрын

you can be sure they need good men, and will draft him if he was apt. His character and background check was negative or he lied in something or had problem with police very simple. They don't tolerate childish behaviour there

@kkreme4870

Жыл бұрын

@@arncj18 true but tbh I don’t get this new military concept of wanting “choir boys”….people fuck up, people learn, people change & people are at times even caught up in something they didn’t do….I was just now able to get into the military after fighting for over 3 years 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Having served 7 years in in the infantry, I’d give this a go if I was starting all over again being younger

In my senior year of high school I tried to enlist in the air force, i tested very high in the ASVAB test but was rejected because I had had a history of sleep walking as a child, when asked on the paper work I didn't think it was a big deal but seems it was then, a few years later I talked to a recruiter and enlisted again, this time I was accepted but i had to retest and didn't score as high on the ASVAB so my career choice weren't as many.

one of my teachers was a former legionnaire, hell of a guy, he was funny, but also strict and well respected by students and staff alike

The general could have sat on his shoulders and rode him into battle. What an asset.

@creative_cooper

Жыл бұрын

🤣

So now the legion has standards, and aren't just taking anyone...😂

@claudesledge5545

Жыл бұрын

MrChickensnatcher...LLLLOOLLLL!!! APPARENTLY.!

@bandongkevin

Жыл бұрын

Back 100 years ago they forcefully joined the legion

@leerigby6058

Жыл бұрын

Ask les anciens.

@undead9999

Жыл бұрын

They always had standards. They can afford to be picky, there will always be far more candidates than places to fill

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@undead9999 no much standards when it comes to vile traitors

he says "it is a little frustrating to think we are powerless to think what might happen" when your main contribution as a soldier is willing to be put in situations where you are powerless

One of the saddest stories o have read this year . Their rejection of him is very saddening. This young black fellow met almost all the qualities. He has a great Destiny. May God guide Stan. You have a future elsewhere honestly only God is good. Somebody convince me why Stan was not taken.😢

@edward5979

Жыл бұрын

Why must you bring race into it, did you not notice the first person the recruits met. How could you possibly know what all of the requirements are, were you there ?Have you read the comments about medical and telling the other recruit about the secret interview at the 7 min mark.

You shouldn't expect to join any decent military outfit without being fit, strong and prepared. And joining the legion brings additional challenges in culture and language.

Stan would have been a recruiters dream in the states. He would have easily gotten a leadership position in Boot Camp.

@Tribuneoftheplebs

11 ай бұрын

I wish I was American. In Canada the process to join is taking me over 3 months. Probably less than a day in the US...

@mickaels.1614

11 ай бұрын

well, us recruitment have change, now you just have to have pink hair and wear a dress with fake boobs to enter us army ... 😂