No, once they found out a guy from somewhere in the Indian ocean and he was dismissed for that. Sources from the Legion did not officially disclose his name and covered the whole story up, the ex soldier then moved to England as he could not find a proper job in France due to the impossibility for him to provide proper references form the Etat- Major Des Armees.
Reported by Combattant Actif, deployed in CHAD.
Depends on the criminal record. They no longer accept people with major crimes. Tattoos are fine even on hands and neck.
A foreigner can only join the French Foreign Legion regiments. You cannot enlist with them from abroad, but you have to travel to France first, and to go through a selection process and selection tests. Your health and fitness will be tested. Terms and conditions are explained in link below (French Foreign Legion website - English version)
You must go, in person, to a French Foreign Legion recruitment station. They're located in certain town across France. Getting yourself there is your responsibility, but once there if everything goes right you'll be provided food, lodging, and clothing.
The most commonly studied foreign language in France is English. About 40% of French people can speak English at an acceptable level or better.
He agreed to become Catholic so the Fench people would accept him as their king
Yes, quite a few.
Depends on the criminal record. They no longer accept people with major crimes. Tattoos are fine even on hands and neck.
A foreigner can only join the French Foreign Legion regiments. You cannot enlist with them from abroad, but you have to travel to France first, and to go through a selection process and selection tests. Your health and fitness will be tested. Terms and conditions are explained in link below (French Foreign Legion website - English version)
You must go, in person, to a French Foreign Legion recruitment station. They're located in certain town across France. Getting yourself there is your responsibility, but once there if everything goes right you'll be provided food, lodging, and clothing.
Foreign citizens can only apply to join the Foreign Legion regiments (7.700 people from 136 countries, including France). The selection process takes place in France only. Conditions are listed in link (in English).
Foreign citizens can only apply to join the Foreign Legion regiments (7.700 people from 136 countries, including France). The selection process takes place in France only. Conditions are listed in link (in English).
Only the branch of service in question can answer that question. Their standards are "their standards." The Red Chinese Army made one of the longest marches in history, their standards might be, "being able to march a lot." The US Army wants their people to be healthy and morally fit, so their standards might be..."being a clean cut all American person." The French Foreign Legion used be known for it's "silent" and "non-politically correct" fighting men. They were quiet unknowns (MEN WITH SHADY PASTS), that had a reputation for serious fighting and killing. Only French men could become officers in the Legion; the enlisted men and NCOs were often foreigners. Today, no doubt the Legion is not the Legend it once was, and has more than likely lowered it's traditional standards to political correctness in order to exist. Qualifications in the old Legion was most likely: able to march, carry a fighting load, shoot and fight (hand to hand/bayonet and knife, etc); and follow orders. If a man can do that...he's a "fighting man!" A Legionaire.
A Legion was a Type of military formation where people fight in groups
The legion of heroes attacked the enemy line.
The most common foreign language people learn in the UK is French. It is widely taught in schools and is often seen as a valuable skill for business, travel, and cultural purposes.
According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Australian community in France is about 3,000 people.
According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Australian community in France is about 3,000 people.