I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion. It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse. For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition. Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks. The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army). Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality. Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted. “Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion. In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more. Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force. The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion. Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère. Vive la Légion ! (long life to the Legion !)

@mehlem.kochan

5 жыл бұрын

Courage pour la fin!

@MrBryandu44

5 жыл бұрын

salut, très intéressant ton texte tu m'as appris quelques truc! merci d'avoir pris le temps de développer ce genre de commentaire!

@rebekahmcfatridge6691

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I know this is going to sound really stupid but what if you join and you don't speak French??? Do they kick you out do you have to speak French as a requirement of joining???

@Meownold

5 жыл бұрын

They make you learn it.....quickly.

@benny3637

5 жыл бұрын

Rebekah Mcfatridge no

Decent Journalism is a rare thing these days, good job.

@hawkrolla

2 жыл бұрын

Well she was embedded after all😆

@danielrn133

4 күн бұрын

Anything you agree with or like is "decent journalism". Anything you don't is crap right?

"The wake-up call is brutal..." *calmly ties laces in complete silence*

@NAJOX47

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not brutal at al

@bcuz8998

5 жыл бұрын

Coz they're not loud retards for no reason

@adavalos1989

5 жыл бұрын

That’s the news for you. Exaggerate anything and everything.

@BBP081

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe for the news crew 5am constitutes brutal

@_____J______

5 жыл бұрын

They are trained and paid for silence. But would you civilian call 10 to 14 hours work day in which you walk all day or run with heavy eqpuiment being shot sometimes and then 6 hours sleep time if you get lucky vacations?

If you enter the Legion, survive the training, you have done an incredible feat. The feeling of being with an elite outfit with quite a proud history must be amazing.

@user-qj2to1ql7l

2 жыл бұрын

คับสวัดดีคับ

@derekkearns3377

Жыл бұрын

Bastille a glorified imperlist group.

@johnm249

Жыл бұрын

US Navy SEALS a lot tougher but everyone is a NATO Ally so we love the FFL too

@johnm249

Жыл бұрын

I would have been a perfect Legionaire because I did not get married until I was 44

@edwardpearce9668

Жыл бұрын

History they are famous. I know it is a dream of many young teenage men, and was a place to escape or prove yourself if dissatisfied with previous military service elsewhere. But the true history is more like the US in Afghanistan. From Mexico to Vietnam and other conflicts. Unfortunately these failures are due to French colonial policies.

''You're Croatian, you don't know country music'' lmao as a non-American country music lover I loved that part

@PrincipeCharro

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to be american to know that Country sucks

@Overlord99762

3 жыл бұрын

@@PrincipeCharro it doesn't

@Normalguy1690

3 жыл бұрын

Yugo war songs 😂 u don’t know country music.

The Tennessean shot his first rifle when he was 15? He must have been a city boy.

@RamblinGamblinStan

4 жыл бұрын

santamanone that’s what I was thinking,and the English reporter was still surprised.

@nico-zt9od

4 жыл бұрын

Im not even American and i shot my first rifle when i was 10

@tronaboron2064

4 жыл бұрын

Tennessee has a city??? What?

@pieceofschmidtgames6389

4 жыл бұрын

said he was from nashville so...

@YeeheCS

4 жыл бұрын

Question is why would he not join the us army

I've served 11.4 years in the British Army and have recently left service in July of this year. I did not not want to leave but I came to the end of my contract, I can still soldier and looking further my military career. I've discussed it with my folks obviously they were a little concerned at first but there fine with it now so I'm enlisting in the Foreign Legion on New year's day 2020. I'm excited!

@teller1290

4 жыл бұрын

Ouch...starting allllll over.

@ChachouLP

3 жыл бұрын

Lee count ffl , Are you a legionnaire now ? Greetings from France :)

@leecountffl9826

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChachouLP unfortunately not yet still in the British Army.

@ChachouLP

3 жыл бұрын

@@leecountffl9826 why ?

@leecountffl9826

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChachouLP I tried to enlist new years day 2020, I lasted 24hrs, however they gave me a second attempt. In the meantime coronavirus happened so I'm back in the British Army, and I waiting to try again, your a Miss I presume?

The Legion (with absolute respect from the Alps) has been mentioned as one of the best ever examples of international integration, 100+ nationalities with one idea of family and purpose, all together. Much of the world could learn a lot from them. Vive.

@kolerick

4 жыл бұрын

they probably are the first "world army"...

@bhubankumarchhetri3311

Жыл бұрын

UK , USA & NATO they don’t have enough manpower to recruit in army so they are hiring from Asian & African country .

@bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477

Жыл бұрын

I wonder how cities could learn from The Legion.

"you don't feel like talking to me do you?" "No" haha i love that

@antidoteify

4 жыл бұрын

It was perfect, his express too.

@yourmomskitchen3236

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lmfao. Dude needs to work and she's just... THERE.

I've realized I've learned more history lessons watching KZread and reading comment sections then I actually have learned in school. Edit: Wow I didn't expect this many likes thank you all. But I do learn some interesting stuff that people say on here.

@AhWhyIsTherePoopInYourMouth

4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@jerrymail

4 жыл бұрын

My learning of history owes more to my readings of specialized books and videos than to school. I did not learn anything at school, the lessons were poorly thought, boring and without interest.

@Jemi8288

4 жыл бұрын

You dont just learn historical facts in school. You should receive a critical thinking regarding the creation of our concept of history. Additionally you should learn how to research historical facts and their handling in the historical discourse.

@jerrymail

4 жыл бұрын

@Chewbacca I talk about Middle School and High School in France. The History Lessons are really, really bad and uninteresting.

@jerrymail

4 жыл бұрын

@Chewbacca I must admit, my teachers were very boring, they were only reciting endless lists of dates without ever explaining anything, without "telling" History. My passion comes from movies, and that's why I became an author, especially about the American Civil War (that may seem a strange choice for a French :-D )

Fun fact : The legion was founded by one of Napoleon's best Marshal, the Marshall Soult who was the main artisan of the iconic victory of Austerlitz against the Russian and Austrian army. :)

@lirazel2001

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads-up!

@paulmcdonough1093

Жыл бұрын

and surrendered to the british and wellington

@tonyhawk94

Жыл бұрын

@@paulmcdonough1093 No he didn't he was never decisevely beaten by Wellington nor captured.

@Cerratoman

Жыл бұрын

​@@tonyhawk94 he loses in Toulousse against British,Portugal,Spain combinate army. I didn't have idea he founded Legion.

Massive respect to France from Montana!

@georgedelanoy9548

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you , for my myself I am going to join French army tomorrow in infantry of marines. 🇫🇷🇺🇸

@isaiahgrey2458

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedelanoy9548 Thank you for that tremendous commitment!

@angelicupstart1977

3 жыл бұрын

None of them are French 😉

@motmot8879

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelicupstart1977 actually most are, you get the nationality when you serve for the legion

@sukaira9334

2 жыл бұрын

@@angelicupstart1977 when joining the FFL you become french. they treat your background like you were born the day before you joined up. for all intents and purposes, they are French.

I'm from Argentina, I always was fascinated by the FFL. I'm training hoping one day be part of them

This unit saw some very fierce combat about a month or so after this video was filmed. Sadly there were miltiple wounded, but luckily no legionnaires were lost. They won the day after a hard fought battle and should be commended.

@squakrock

4 жыл бұрын

Source?

@luisortiz-yn4me

3 жыл бұрын

No source , completely made up lmfaooooooo , ppl will do anythin for likes lol

@thepny_chasseur_de_tricera5361

2 жыл бұрын

@@luisortiz-yn4me you only need to search 2 year ago legion work in French ministre of interior

@louisboyer837

Жыл бұрын

@@luisortiz-yn4me seems like someone is jealous from our military :)

@luisortiz-yn4me

Жыл бұрын

@@louisboyer837 lol

I have 17 months left in the British Military and once I'm finished here, I'm going to join the Legion.

@loresh1000

5 жыл бұрын

i hope you will suceed, i want to join french air force

@leecount8421

5 жыл бұрын

Loris thanks, you too.

@connorwoodward6930

5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to go into the Paras, the army picked up something on my medical records and they said no to my appeal. I start training for the RAF Regiment in December/January, but the role of the RAF Regiment is not one I want to do, so I'll do my three years then join the FFL

@EIREriddick13

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Count Where do you serve in the British Military?

@bigman25plus25

5 жыл бұрын

Why? (genuinely curious)

I had worked with Legionaries during my time in the military and enjoyed meeting and working with true professional Soldiers.

The French Foreign Legion: you did and do a great job. You're tough and get the job done. Greetings and respect from Australia

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

Find the lowest form of human being, then look "down under" and you'll find weaponised prostitutes of the FFL sleeping alongside Kellog-Brown& Root (KBR) prostitutes .The world's biggest "JOHN" (USA) calls them "contractors."

good french camaraderie from around the world and im proud of them! much love from quebec canada!

I'm a US Marine, I heard an active duty Legionnaire once say, "We fight for the Legion, not France." Of course all warriors say we fight for the man next to you but this wasn't just what he was talking about, he was talking about the Legionnaire's mind set as a whole.

@Raisonnance.

4 жыл бұрын

They fight for France even if they don't want.

@francinesicard464

3 жыл бұрын

The Legion is the only part of the French military that does not swear allegiance to France, but to the Foreign Legion itself.[

@nikolatomic5287

3 жыл бұрын

@@francinesicard464 it' pointless to ask them to swear allegiance to france. they do not have patriotism for france.

@vonb2792

3 жыл бұрын

In the 1960's they tried a Coup D'État... by trying to assasinate the French President over not ''bringing back the bodies of the fallen legionaire of the Algerian wars''... So DeGaule forced the incorporation of the Legion into the French Army and the people trying to stage the assasination were removed for ever

@jmb2140

3 жыл бұрын

@@francinesicard464 1 - Legionary, you are a volunteer, serving France with honor and fidelity. Art. 2 - Each legionnaire is your brother in arms, whatever their nationality, race or religion. You always show him the close solidarity which must unite the members of the same family.

"LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA" Great report. I would love to see more videos like this in the future.

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

Legio Patria Prostituti.

When I graduated from college in 2000, I had heard of the Legion. But I went ahead and joined the U.S Army. Went to 82nd ABN, did the Afghanistan thing. I've had a great life since then. I admit though, looking back, I think I would have liked being in the Legion. As one woman reporter said years ago, its the last great adventure for men.

@psotos

2 жыл бұрын

It is much better to have served in the 82nd bro. We are a bigger family!

@jameshepler62

2 жыл бұрын

@@psotos Compared to the Legion, the 82nd isn’t a family at all. They aren’t kidding when they say … “The Legion is our Homeland.” Or they swear in their Oath that their comrades are their brothers. Ask Gen Swartzkopf when they made him an Honorary Legionnaire. They literally gave him a card with a phone number… “If you ever get in any trouble anywhere in the world any time, call the number. We’ll come & get you.” Let’s see the 82nd do that.

@psotos

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshepler62 you’ve clearly not been in the 82nd. My brothers in arms support me even now and I’ve been out 35 years. We meet up at paratrooper gatherings, we meet up on Facebook and then link up in person. I am part of a special brotherhood that is respected worldwide. I’ve parachuted into Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D Day and smoked cigars and drank beers with my fellow paratroopers some of whom parachuted into Normandy in 1944. Stay silent you know nothing.

@jameshepler62

2 жыл бұрын

@@psotos I was in Special Ops & was in & out of Bragg all the time. I know more than you think. You are an exception, not the rule. In the Legion, Brotherhood is literally the rule, not the exception. The key is probably, you’ve been out 35 years. Not saying it wasn’t like that then. But it’s different now, and changing downward by the day sadly. The military is becoming a political toy. And the newer succeeding generations are more about themselves than “Duty, Honor, Country.” The Legion doesn’t have that problem it swears primary loyalty to itself & its members. It’s not just one unit is like that. It’s the entire organization, every Regiment & Battalion. They are next level to most of the world’s militaries.

@psotos

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshepler62 What units were you in?

Very interesting that someone from my home state of Tennessee traveled half way around the world and ends up with the FFL. Wow!

@blitzkrieg459

6 жыл бұрын

[90thIN] Seth Prather lol I’m from Nashville too, and I was what?! That’s amazing the diversity of the unit.

@gulfrelay2249

5 жыл бұрын

blitzkrieg459 turned down for D.U.I? ridiculous. I had a coworker who failed a background check to scoop up sand!B.P. oil spill.

@patrickmcshane7658

5 жыл бұрын

Astro Mars is he Alan Seeger?

@Dunning.Kruger

5 жыл бұрын

2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment from Fayetteville Ga 30214

@fredericr7867

5 жыл бұрын

Some americans don't respect us... They are A best Army

The legion is what it is, The embodiment of dedication to an ideal no matter what the cost

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

Weaponized prostitution, dedication to demonic ideals'. That's what it is.

@tigertank3024

4 жыл бұрын

Natewatl omg stfu snowflakes

Much respect for the Legion, very dedicated and well-trained fighting force, to mock is to not know who or what they are. Met many of them years ago, very dedicated and extremely professional.

Way to go Corporal Brandon! Representin' the Volunteer State of Tennessee for the Legion! VIVE LA FRANCE from Tennessee!

Read up on the Legions service at Bir Hakeim 1942 a fight to be remembered for ever!

@ceciletokarev3689

4 жыл бұрын

It was the 13eDBLE, the same legion unit of this broadcast

The tone of there cadence, their marching posture, and then it leads into dropping to the knew, (5:13) and then being commanded to open fire! Wow, such emotion, beautiful videography!

A great outfit The Legion are exceptionally well trained professional soldiers their history is facinating and honourable (some would argue that point ) but I have nothing but respect for these men and this branch of the French armed forces .

Got total respect for the Legion and its soldiers. Real espirit de corps. Proper martial ideals.

Much respect and admiration to the Legion from the USA! Vive L'France!

Thank you France for the help 👍🏻🇺🇸

"When the terrorist sees the foreign legion, he does not sing anymore."

@lion1368

6 жыл бұрын

nimes 00030 no he dances instead

@jslfcs7087

6 жыл бұрын

Liam Hare He dances with death.

@Kingleazard

5 жыл бұрын

Who cares about the color of your sockets? Same with the skin. And if you hate our Soccer because it is too black for you; check your NBA first.

@aesirknight9202

5 жыл бұрын

but there are also too much terrists in France, we shall call back the Legion, they'll have more work here than in Mali . Terrorists strike almost every week now in France, and governement just says "they are not from ISIS so don't worry" .... what a joke , execute these traitors !

@robertwagner6183

5 жыл бұрын

@@aesirknight9202 france is the terrorist!

I am a french expat, and I would give "my kingdom for a can of Navarrin d'agneau" :-)

@blaisebravo6797

6 жыл бұрын

JmtjF 😂 menu 3

@blaisebravo6797

5 жыл бұрын

Menu 3 WELL SAID

Fascinating . Really admire the individuals who choose to join the Legion.

Met some french soldiers in Africa. They are insane. Hope I cant meet some FFL

@JohnDouille

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think in term of training the french army may be the best in the world.

@Chungus581

4 жыл бұрын

Obi-Wan Kenobi definitely not lol

@gregmcfaul3657

4 жыл бұрын

Why not?

@johan4310

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chungus581 Well, he's right bro, don't understimate france

@ohpatriote5622

3 жыл бұрын

France and his army still in Africa...since 2 centuries

Vive la france, vive la legion etrangere.

@black_eagle_7559

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewleonard475 take a look at the history of the foreign legion moron

@charlesdecharleville6287

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewleonard475 a lot of army around the world say it.

@andrewleonard475

4 жыл бұрын

@@black_eagle_7559 Oh yes, the foreign legion is proof that the french army is so bad at fighting that they need foreigners to do it for them.

@black_eagle_7559

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewleonard475 XDDDD not just because of history, you know ? Colony etc ? Just because take locals fighting for us is better than taking metropolitans troups and send them in asia, africa or old time, america, learn history no ? The metro troops are capable too, ur just a hater of our army, Keep crying moron

@black_eagle_7559

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewleonard475 the metro troops are the regulars, non foreigners, sorry, il was thinking that you have a brain, but mostly of french bashers dont know how to use it sorry for that

Vive la France! Thanks guys for served .We were part of NATO task forces 234 mixed up of Foreign Legions all Man were great & respected .We all were in Afghan rohilla parts most terrorist operation here .but Dueto tough French guys all went through well .Miss you all guys .👍

The Italian Sergeant looks so sad leaving the Legion !

Lot of respect for the French army and Foreign Legion

Je me suis retiré après 20 ans au Corps maritime des États-Unis. Merci pour votre service, Beaucoup de respect.

FFL reminds me of Spartan. They are trained solely to fight enemies with strict disciplines, without fear of death and loyalty to one cause only. They deserved a lot of respect.

@KonEl-BlackZero

5 жыл бұрын

The spartan "way of the warrior" is a myth but the Legion is real

@aesirknight9202

5 жыл бұрын

actually, most armies are supposed to work like that .

@rawradio9549

4 жыл бұрын

@@aesirknight9202 "Supposed" is the key part of your sentence.

While not the only elite French military unit, the Foreign Legion certainly is one of the best in the world & with a long record of experience. They're often the first to fight for France in foreign lands.Not sure when this documentary was made but looks relatively recent. It seems the FFL have new standard assault rifles. Also I'm glad they didn't adopt the digital camo pattern which is seems to be all the range nowadays. In practice, they found the digital camo isn't as effective as the more traditional camo styles.

@aoj-iy9fz

Жыл бұрын

True. The regular French army uses a BDU-style pattern so it makes sense the Foreign Legion also uses it as they are not Special Forces who sometimes use MultiCam. The French Army has decided to continue shying from digital when they announced a new pattern for 2024 that is based on MultiCam.

Respected job

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

Weaponized prostitution is not to be respected.

Paix! Nous vous remercions pour ce video Ce corps d'elite est vraiment une legende. Bucuresti, RO

Tres bien! Absolutely brilliant and badass. Informative and precise

Respect from ROK. True soldiers, sound mind in a sound body

Im scot english and very proud normandy french

I like the wagon fort style encampment

Thing I found funny was the Legion make sure everyone speaks French. I was standing next to a fellow soldier who complained out platoon Sargent would not talk to you unless you spoke Spanish.

My father always admire this fighting force.

I Attended the #7 French Commando School at Breisach in 1977 as a member of a Platoon made up of Scouts and Infantry from E-TRP 1ST AND 10TH CAV , We were at Wiesbaden out of Fort Carson as a Strike Force and I was there for 30 months ,The Cadre were all Ex -Legionnaires ....I must admit it was a hell of a lot of Fun !

@barrycalvert9336

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Dennis, i also spent a week at Breisach around 1980 when i was in a British tank regiment attending the commando course. There was also French troops and American troops taking part. My lasting memories were the high rope course, and being told not to raise the union jack flag before the French tricolour on the morning parade, looking back i really enjoyed the week.

@gabrielmondragon7124

2 жыл бұрын

How often did you smash broads?

He will never feel like civilian again.

As a U.S. Marine, my most cherished memories of the FFL are getting into bar fights with FFL guys. We usually started by asking, "How many French divisions does it take to defend Paris?" The answer is, of course, is that no one knows because it's never been done before. But there was always a non-verbal agreement, never ever spoken through the years, that the fights wouldn't break bones or incapacitate each other. We all wanted to wake up the next morning prepared to fight the real common enemy.

As an American I’d never join a foreign Military but these people got balls that most people don’t have.

@robertcottam8824

Жыл бұрын

But as an American, the only way for you to join a decent military is to enlist in a foreign one. There can't be much pride in being in an army that just loses all the time: Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Somalia, Vietnam, Cuba, Korea... Best wishes

My sons friend Lorenzo died last year with them. Extremely sad

@blaisebravo6797

5 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Rodriguez, South African from the Bluff in Durban. I served with him too. we played rugby for the French Army together RIP bru

@teller1290

5 жыл бұрын

I know it's personal but can you tell where it happened? Mali or some other terrorist pit? Sad but honorable.

@jivasasha

5 жыл бұрын

rip

@enricoroutabille7943

5 жыл бұрын

Je suis desole , Monsieur pour la perte du fils de votre ami . SVP . Dites lui Merci et si je peux me permettre , dites lui aussi qu il est certainement en tres bonne compagnie et qu il peut etre fier de lui . Un Francais .

@chicodecoster

5 жыл бұрын

@@blaisebravo6797 May your Legionnaire Brother Rest in Paradise. I have lost to many Military Brothers that I served with in both the U.S. Marine Corps and in the U.S. Army. Much Respect.

Admirable Work

I wanted to join the Legionnaires as a kid but when I did JROTC in the US I realized I was not cut out for any kind of military service!

@Bringmeoneofthosechickens

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry bro. They dropped don't ask, don't tell. You can still be gay and join the Army

I served in the U.S Marine Corps and now im getting ready to join the FFL can any others with similar experience tell a bit about how it compares?

@johnhansen2187

5 жыл бұрын

I heard another legionnaire in a different video say that the legion is a little slack on inspections compared to the Marines. I think an ex Marien would find it easier than an ex-army or Airforce guy. That is just my opinion, I was never in the legion, and I'm' 86 so no chance now.

@elijahbarely9885

4 жыл бұрын

Bravo Bruh! I’m getting out of the U.S. Navy and after spending a couple months in my home State I’m gunna book a flight to France to join. Hopefully I see you there!

@billmorrison9068

2 жыл бұрын

Two years later, how was your experience?

“It’s alarming their equipment is so old” lmao 40 year old trucks in military service are still basically brand new, guy would have a stroke to find out how old the M2 browning is

Awesome vid. Very informative

Great reporting Claire👍

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

@williamdaniels6943

5 жыл бұрын

hope you dont get in a sand storm. was in one in new mexico. BAD!!

@sisamusudroka3000

5 жыл бұрын

I assume you dont like high ground either

@leecountffl9826

5 жыл бұрын

An office is much safer.

@davidladjani108

5 жыл бұрын

@@sisamusudroka3000 Genius !

@haughtywren788

4 жыл бұрын

Sand is very evil

I didn't know that they're unique & diverse. Thanks for the educational & informational upload.

Mr. Johnny English doing his best 2:33

@Infoseek777

5 жыл бұрын

Hehehe....:)

Legendary.

Kudos to the French Foreign Legion..,so reminiscent of "SPQR," of very long ago.

Brandon fighting for democracy. Very rare situation he's in. Thanks bro

Exceptional Soldiers.Long long basic, tough and so motivated.Would not like to be a bad guy and engage them in a fire fight.

Mad Respect!

Respected by many the legion.

Great, Great Video and you have to thank these folks in this elite Force, I've heard about them that there one hell of fighting force! 👍⭐️🏹⚔️

Respect !

3:16 Can't believe I've been that close to the FFL base, been over that bridge

@flouy7430

4 жыл бұрын

idk if you lucky or not

@red-onecpasmoijetaitentrai3400

4 жыл бұрын

Lot of other bases in this place

The Legion is firstand last a brotherhood of the most professional Soldiers on Earth. they owe loyalty to their fellow Legionaires.

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

A brotherhood of male prositutes showing "loyalty to their fellow prostitutes."

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

@UMBRELLA CORPORATION mercenaries are the lowest form of human life, with the exception of those who go into business to hire and sell them as groups. Or in this case France, as an archaic holdover from the 18th and earlier centuries when so-called governments or rulers either purchased or pressed foreigners or their own citizens into units which they then used themselves, or sold to others The most dishonest word used by the United States government in the past 20 years is the term contractors in reference to its mercenaries. What is more, the term is a contradiction of the United States Treasury definition of a contractor as the individual or business entity that contracts with another entity. These bloodthirsty armed assailants acting as agents of the United States, I am certain, do not have individual contracts with the United States but are properly termed subcontractors because of the evil doing entities, be they Partnerships or corporations, that gather them together and do in fact have contracts with the United States government. So much for my rant against the United States of America. As for France, the practice of creating false identities is nothing short of organized crime, but then France has shown itself as willing to sell weaponry to enemies of innocent nations or even it's so-called allies -- so why is it a surprise that they maintain a cadre of armed individuals who are willing to enter into a Faustian relationship with the laughably idealized nation of Liberty equality and fraternity? Show me another so-called nation that has had so many different changes of government and type of government since the year 1750. To be honest, I think that the reformed nation of Germany that has improved itself so well as a freedom-loving nation since VE day and denazification should be given rule over France, the so-called birthplace of modern democracy.

@frederic4844

4 жыл бұрын

Natewatl Are you another one of these Putin’s troll ?

@gregmcfaul3657

4 жыл бұрын

@@natewatl9423 we do the shite so you can sleep safe you ungrateful pos

@sisamusudroka3000

3 жыл бұрын

@@natewatl9423 obvious troll is a troll

" La Legion Etrangere " Best army in the world. period.

@jeff6199

4 жыл бұрын

There favourite colour is WHITE

@shreezankunwar8163

3 жыл бұрын

British Gurkhas are the best.

I want join FFL but get France visa verry hard for Nepalese... Higher costs for visa iam a middle class family.... So for me hard but i do hard work and collect money..... I join FFL .... That's my dream..

@lioneliv3195

6 жыл бұрын

Roshan Thakur maybe visit the french embassy in Nepal to ask them some questions

@roshanthakur8081

6 жыл бұрын

I already try Embassy they want bank statement , that's my problems i have no lot money

@thatdutchguy2882

6 жыл бұрын

Roshan Thakur Get a tourist visa,...go to France, join the Legion.

@hammerdown184

6 жыл бұрын

PM me

@345675387

6 жыл бұрын

Go Gurkha

Great segment!

These are very good men doing a very important job.

Quelle fierté pour la France !

Met some of the guys on R&R in Cyprus and having done time where they had just been serving I was impressed with their behaviour in front of civilians on holiday. Reminded me of how well diciplined the Gurkhas are. .... Except the Legion like the vodka :) - cost me :)

Love France from America longest Ally

@blackfenbldr9178

6 жыл бұрын

Timothy Martino since the first days of your country as a free country

@titi710

5 жыл бұрын

so why all the surrendering mocking. we don't do this like the USA didn't won a war since 1945 and recently cowrdly left the battlefield in syria. I dont speak directly to you but french bashing isn't worth it, it's brainwashing to me. i hope some day americans get an idea or self crtic and make their own mind aminds a wr without political influence like Trump's

@valmeysien9680

5 жыл бұрын

@@titi710 The man you are responding to does not deserve that type of criticism. In the US many love France and many despise France. That's the way it is. Timothy Martino should not be held responsible for something he did not do nor expressed since he obviously loves France.

@Alexander-zt9kz

4 жыл бұрын

@@titi710 US has only " lost " the Vietnam war after withdrawing because it was pointless. Every other war was won; Afghanistan, Iraq, you name it

@brynotar

4 жыл бұрын

@@Alexander-zt9kz I'm interested in knowing what your definition of winning a war is? The Korean war wasn't exactly a victory and Afghanistan is definitely not a victory.

im kenyan and when my country was mentioned i feel so inspired cause I want to join too reply if you are from E.A

@psychout3481

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine wishing to join a French mercenary group which maintains French imperialism in Africa, especially as an African yourself. These Foreign Legions have been caught bombing Malian weddings, killing 19 and getting away with it. And here you are trying to join them? As if all those anti-France protests in Western Africa, be in be in Mali or CAR, weren't enough to open your eyes.

@fabs8498

Жыл бұрын

@@psychout3481 troll

LPN Legionnaire une jour Legionnaire toujours..

My mom had me shooting paper targets at 6 years old with a Ruger 22 rifle from the sitting position. Mom was a Marine! So was dad! I served 27years. I'm 72.

I regret not trying out for the french foreign legion when I was younger

@metigame1450

2 жыл бұрын

How old are you

Claire Pacalin was "embedded" with the legionaries. It's a miracle that she can still walk.

@dzikijohnny

5 жыл бұрын

Swine

@marcamant7258

5 жыл бұрын

"French touch" isn't it?

@samanthagoulding5957

5 жыл бұрын

You going to explain your comment?

@MrGiorgioud

5 жыл бұрын

Bwahahahahahaha!!!!! A miracle indeed....

@thedyslexicorangutan8049

5 жыл бұрын

@@samanthagoulding5957 you just need to be mature enough to understand

This documentary video is good and very informative.

*Thanks for posting this video!!!*

RESPECT TO FFL!

I have so much respect for them, but it's kinda sad because when there's no one else to go upfront against the enemies the legions the first to go and get shot.

Equipment from the 1980s isn't really "old". The US Military, the mightiest military in the world, still uses a lot of equipment from that time period, for example the M4 Carbine (basically a M-16), F-15 fighter jet, Chinook transport helicopter etc. etc..

my uncle was 18 years in the legion, one cousin 18 months and another one 3 years

Excellent video. I served with the US ARMY, totally respect the Legion especially the Paratroopers.

Respect à la Légion!

@natewatl9423

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, mate, but weaponised prostitution is nothing to respect.

the big bonus to the FFL we all know is the new identity ! it helps people that wanna help themselves

Take the time to read about "Marcel "Bruno" Bigeard who was a French military officer, fought in World War II, Indochina and Algeria. He was one of the commanders in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu and is thought by many to have been a dominating influence on French 'unconventional' warfare thinking from that time onwards". (a quote from Wikipedia). I doubt you will find anyone else with such a dangerous and yet exciting life! I wish his exploits would be published in English. I can't even formulate the words that describe my admiration for him!

Most Interesting!! and very well presented.

My grandfather served in the French foreign legion.

Respect

what are the rifles? i know they are famas. but why do they look so different? they have a bar connected to the handle now?

@blackfenbldr9178

6 жыл бұрын

du Bb it is like the improved famas it is called the "Félin" it is the same gun but with improvments to be more ergonomic and you can add more stuff on it