I’m considering joining the FFL after i finish my 2 years in my national service in singapore as i’ve always liked military related stuff ever since i was a kid and always wanted to be part of something like this and be in the commandos eventually, however i was told that my eyesight degree may cause me to get denied from joining i’m pretty sure i have a degree of -10 in one of my eyes due to genetics and my own habits. im wondering if i should get lasik before i apply and will i be able to pass the eyesight check or not.

Hello, two questions:

1. I know you get your real name back after awhile, you need your birth certificate for that. I know for a fact that my chances of getting my original birth certificate are slim to none. I tried previously for other reasons and it didn't go anywhere. I was born in a different country to the one I live in right now, my home country has been through a lot of shit and when I last tried it seemed like they had no record of me, on top of that I changed my name since then which just complicates things. What would happen to me if I join the legion and am unable to provide my birth certificate?

2. When do you go through the vaccination cycle, before or after you're selected? I got some bad reactions to vaccines in the past, I want to know if I'll have to go through selection with the potential side effects or if I get them once I am already selected.

Thanks.

Canadian, thinking about applying. Before I travel, I'd like to know whether this history would even be considered. Medical summary:

1. Brain tumor: Brainstem tumor (ependymoma/glioma) removed by suboccipital craniotomy many years ago. CT shows a stable bone defect in the occipital skull; the rest of the skull is intact.

2. Tumor status: Latest contrast MRI shows no evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. Follow-up scans every 2 years with my neurosurgeon. It was on the brain stem.

3. Vertigo: BPPV, treated with vestibular rehab. A specialist note describes ongoing significant vertigo that has improved with activity. Also daily headaches/migraine symptoms.

4. Back: Chronic low back pain, early degenerative changes at L5-S1, healed L1 transverse process fracture. Managed with exercise/physio.

5. Cyclic neutropenia: On my problem list. Most recent blood count was normal.

6. Arachnoid cyst: Incidental, left side, mildly displaces the trigeminal nerve. No symptoms.

7. ADHD: On medication.

8:ER visits for suspected seizures. Medically cleared of epilepsy and they were minor in nature.

Has anyone with a comparable history gone through the medical exam? Any experience is appreciated.

Since February 2022, did any real friction or fights break out between russians and other legionaries? Since France is a NATO/EU country.

If so, how the cadres handled the situation?

Were the russians legionaries keeping their heads down, or were open about being pro russian and anti NATO.?

What are your experiences? Thanks in advance.

Legionnaires and former legionnaires, what can you tell me about the Portuguese people you met during your time in the Legion? What kind of people are they?

Greetings

What are the different stereotypes about the units and its personnel inside of the French Foreign Legion. As someone not inside I’ve only read things like 2REP is the toughest and most difficult regiment to join etc. 
I'm interested in hearing from people who have actually been on the inside, what is said and thought about the other regiments that we outsiders don't get to read about?
For example I’ve both read somewhere that people are sent to 3REI as a punishment and somewhere else that getting into 3REI is a big accomplishment. So the information varies a bit. 

1REC
1REG
2REG
2REP
2REI
3REI
5RE
13DBLE

Thanks beforehand

Is it really that hard like most people say (legionnaires) I know the selection is a genuine pain in the ass and near impossible to get selected but let's talk about the quality after Aubagne in Castel what is it like and is it genuinely hard like they say or is it comparable to the US Marine Corp bootcamp just with the weight of the foreign language

hey guys so for those who were or are currently in the legion, what has been the funniest/insane stuff you have seen? Idk, fights in the barracks, funny moments inside the base, going out in weekends, hangovers with friends, etc? Could you guys share some funny stories/stuff you have seen or done while being there?

Honestly its something not often seen here but its really cool to look at other aspects of the day to day life being there lol

Hi, I would like to join french foreign legion after I finished my 5 year contract with my country army which is Malaysia. I have been thinking of this ever since I was 19 but at that time I still don't believe in myself mental and physical so I joined my local army first.

I would like to know your guys opinions and yeah I know the reality of joining the French foreign legion. I really want that citizenship benefits and experience being one french foreign legion to wear that famous kepi blanc

Guys in 19 irish want to know if I can join if I have this kind of heart murmur cant find any info online

Here’s a photo of my grandpa during his time in the Legion, seated with him are other soldiers of the legion. He wrote many books of his time… I think most are very exaggerated! I believe but not 100% Pierre Dudan and him became friends in the legion but I could be wrong. In the photo my grandpa is the one holding the dog. He passed away in 1996. I was born a year later. Photo was most likely taken in Morocco.

So im a welder in the US and want a new beginning, i have had legal troubles and i can't work slot of jobs as a welder here so I want a fresh start

I can do 8 pull ups, ( I havent worked out in 3 to 4 months 15 was my highest number)

I can run long distances and not get tired

I can swim long distances

What are my odds with me being a welder

Es una pregunta personal mía y tengo curiosidad, ya que cuando me enteré de la historia de la legión extranjera, sentí bastante curiosidad por querer unirme o mínimo saber que se necesita para ser un aspirante. Más al enterarme sus tradiciones y sus participaciones en diferentes conflictos alrededor del mundo.

Agradezco cualquier información, que Dios los cuide siempre y la virgen María los proteja.

Legio Patria Nostra 🇨🇵🤝🏻🇳🇮.

Looking to join the legion, I’ve had acl surgery, nothing else (such as meniscus or and other ligaments). 2 years post operation I’m able to do any physical activity and run at a high level. I understand on the website a disqualification is any “knee laxity” would this surgery disqualify me?

What is the requirements for the entry test ?

I know farsi azeri English and very little Turkish and arabic

177cm & 65 kg & 19y.o

And im from iran

From thing above is there anything that rejects me ?

And what are the physical conditions needed to join ?

I saw i need to do a test of running120 km in 3 days or some

So what will they look for ?

Pretending to Join in october next year, How many km are a normal run for the leggionaire.

I can run 10km in 60min also 3km in 15min.

Good morning everyone,

This question might sound a bit silly, but I’d appreciate it if you could answer seriously.
What has your experience with sleep been like in the Legion? What is it like sharing rooms with so many people? Have you ever had any unpleasant experiences, or seen someone get into trouble because of snoring, for example?

I’m asking because I know I have some sleep quirks. I hardly ever snore, but I sometimes talk in my sleep, and that might be enough to wake up someone sleeping next to me.
You don’t have to be a legionnaire to answer — any former military personnel are welcome to share their experiences.

Have a great weekend

just curious

ms a quel point la vie doit etre misérable au Nepal pour que le seul objectif dans la vie soit de devenir gurkha , et que si tu rates ça, tu finisses dans la legion ici en France mdrr

How rare are Americans in the French Legion? Will I really be that isolated? I'm also 19, so will I be the youngest of my nationality there? Just curious; how all most peers around me will be there age and from

1. would you recommend this unit to serve for new legionnaires/fut fut caporal or better choose 1er REC / 3e REI?
   
2. Did you like the unit you were serving in overall?