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How Hard Is It To Join The French Foreign Legion?


I’m 18, have juvenile charges here in U.S. that make it so I can’t join a military here. I’m in average shape, I can train more if need be. I’m just wondering how hard the selection process really is. What would increase my chances of being picked, how physically fit should I be, and pretty much anything anyone knows about the selection process.

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2 Responses to 'How Hard Is It To Join The French Foreign Legion?'

  1. Caine7SF - July 31st, 2010 at 2:32 am

    If you are average at anything forget the FFL. They are hardcore on training and stamina, if you are average you are toast, that’s if they even grant the opportunity. Not an easy group to leave, so be prepared.
    ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS
    • to be between the age of 17 and 40 years old (Parental or legal tutor authorization is required for minors),
    • to hold a valid official identity card,
    • to be physically fit for duty wherever he may be needed,
    • knowledge of the French language is not necessary because it will be acquired during the contract.
    Enlistment Procedures:The first contract is for five years
    To enlist in the French Foreign Legion, all volunteers must present themselves in any recruiting office in France. Travel costs and the eventual obtention of a visa are borne by the candidate and no help whatsoever can be accorded by the French Foreign Legion.
    If successful, after preliminary medical check-ups, the candidate will be transferred to the selection center of the Legion Headquarters in Aubagne (15 kms from Marseille) where he will undergo medical, IQ and physical fitness tests.
    If the candidate is successful in passing the selection, he will be asked to sign a five years unconditional contract to serve wherever the French Foreign Legion needs him.
    The unsuccessful candidate is immediately returned to civilian life to rejoin his country of origin without any financial aid.
    The Initial Contract
    For four months the young legionnaire will receive a basic military instruction at the 4th Foreign Regiment located in Castelnaudary after which, he will be posted to a regiment, depending on his capabilities and the needs of the French Foreign Legion.
    Promotion through the ranks will depend upon his physical capacities as well as his IQ, service record and leadership abilities

  2. Enigmatic Airman - July 31st, 2010 at 6:04 am

    Very hard, they dont just take anybody…


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