French Foreign Legion recruitment in 2026: the 1,100-recruit target, regiment plans and practical preparation advice from former legionnaire Aron.
PART I — Introduction: The 2e REP Today The last parachute regiment within the French Foreign Legion and the only regiment composed entirely of foreign volunteers within the 11th Parachute Brigade, the
I’m not here to convince you to join the Legion. This article is here to help you understand what you are actually walking into and whether your reasons and motivation will survive
If you’re thinking about joining the French Foreign Legion—or just want to know how much they pay in 2026—this guide explains the salary system, bonuses, and allowances that determine a Legionnaire’s total
Responding to real and urgent tactical needs As part of the French Army’s goal to stay agile and modern, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) has become both rugged and forward-thinking.Its
How is life after the French Foreign Legion? Or what happens when you finish your contract? Having a plan for your life after the French Foreign Legion is crucial. It’s important to
People often imagine the French Foreign Legion jungle training as a place of endless suffering and inhuman tests of endurance. The half of my service I passed on courses all around in
“I believe the French Foreign Legion perfectly fits France. As a crossroads between the Western world and the East, our country had historical, geographical, and philosophical predispositions to create such an institution,”
“Success belongs to those who apply themselves.” The 4th Foreign Regiment (4e RE) in Castelnaudary is the forge of the French Foreign Legion. It trains most of the Legion’s soldiers and non-commissioned
How to join the French Foreign Legion: documents, fitness tests, what to pack and what happens during selection, with practical advice from Aron.