Info & News
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Part 1 – Interview with a sergeant of the French Foreign Legion
French Guyana November, 2020 ExperienceI did this interview with Raf, whom I met during our sergeant training (FG1) in Castelnaudary a few years ago…
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The wildest myths of the French Foreign Legion
ExperienceIf you found my blog, probably you’ve already heard some interesting, occasionally amazing myths of the French Foreign Legion. Before I joined, it was…
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French Foreign Legion Recruitment Plan for 2021 — Historical Analysis
Historical article (December 2020). This post discusses the Legion’s recruitment plan for 2021 and includes estimates I made at the time. The figures and…
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A weekend party ”a la legionnaire”
ExperienceI’m learning each day since I joined the French Foreign Legion, but the most useful moments are when I‘m not in the regiment. It…
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Medical tests in the French Foreign Legion
Reviewed October 2026 Explore this article 01Medical examinations→ 02SIGYCOP explained→ 03Eyesight and glasses→ 04Medical disqualifications→ 05BMI and dental requirements→ 06Specialist medical standards→ 07What to…
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Why did the French Army decide to replace the FAMAS with HK-416?
This article was first published in April 2020. Its introduction describes the HK416 rollout at that time. You might have already heard that the…
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French Foreign Legion – 4 Basic but frequently asked questions
#1 What is the French Foreign Legion? The French Foreign Legion is part of the French Army, not a separate army or a special-forces…
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How do you prepare for the selection to join the French Foreign Legion?
Reviewed October 2026 Explore this article 01Understand the selection process→ 02Prepare your journey→ 03Physical preparation→ 04IQ tests and interviews→ 05Mental preparation→ 06French, medical checks…
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Physical fitness tests in the French Foreign Legion
Reviewed September 2026 Physical fitness tests do not stop once you join the French Foreign Legion. Like other soldiers in the French Army, legionnaires…
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French Foreign Legion Fitness Requirements & Tests
Reviewed September 2026 Physical fitness is one of the first things the French Foreign Legion will check when you arrive. During selection, you will…