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How to join the French Foreign Legion.?

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How to join the French Foreign Legion.?

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  1. If your are French they will not take you!


  2. They have a website.  Check it out.

  3. You do NOT have to be French.  However, speaking French is very nearly a requirement.  There are a bunch of other requirements and limitations on the website below - sure looks interesting!

  4. if you are in a great physical shape,? probably so ,

    read this :

    Appraise your physical condition. Activities in the Legion tax your physical endurance and abilities to the maximum. The most important physical requirement is running. You are advised to be able to run at least 10 kilometres with ease. Medical problems of any nature will almost surely disqualify you. Even seemingly minor issues such as poor eyesight can prevent you from being accepted. Recommended minimum physical prerequisites are:

    - 30 pushups.

    - 50 situps.

    - Climb a 20 foot rope without using your feet.

    - Run 8 kilometres with a 12 kilogram rucksack in less than one hour.

    - 8 chinups with your palms away from you as you grip the bar.

    The age range for joining is 18 to 40.

    You can't join if you're married.

    Women aren't allowed to join. UPDATE: On October 12, 2000 the Legion was ordered to accept women into its ranks. Follow this link to CNN for more on this news item. FURTHER UPDATE: According to a statement by Legion spokesman Lt. Col. Yann Peron, the announcement that women would be allowed to join was due to a "miscommunication." Changes that will allow women to serve in almost every function in the French Army would not apply to the Legion, although female officers may be able to transfer from military schools. An article concerning this development appeared in the November 5, 2000 edition of the New York Times.

    You don't need to be able to speak French when you enlist but it is a good idea to learn as much as you can beforehand. It will be necessary to speak it in order to do your job.

    at this page for more info:

    http://www.kraffe.org/brevin/legion/recr...

  5. Go to France and tell the immigration officer you want to join.  They will take you from there.

    However, most applicants never make it past the entrance exam.  It is the most respected toughest elite military force in the world.

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