French Foreign Legion - Five Tipp’s to double your chances to be admitted FAQ #3

[@joshusdog7677]

When I joined the navy and i was going to go through MEPS (Military entrance processing station) My recruiter told me "Never volunteer any information." In other words, if they ask, then give them a short and simple answer, if they don't ask then don't say anything.

[@jarrod5855]

My recruiter told me "What the Army doesn't know, it doesn't need to find out."

[@kealebogamolo6685]

I first started watching your video's to gain some basic knowledge of what the legion is like. Now I watch it for inspiration. Merci, Sir.

[@ianlloyd4301]

You are the best my brother !! Love your channel

[@66metal666head66]

for the American folk the running part is a little over a mile and a half in 12 minutes which can be done running at 8 miles per hour consistently

[@TheAlmightyClipse]

I'd love to join, I'm from Australia! I'd be gutted to fly over to France and get rejected! ...

[@meanmr.mustard3096]

can you run 2.4km in 15 minutes? How many pull ups can you do in a row? How many push ups?

[@icecold3081]

@@meanmr.mustard3096 don't forget that you have to swim 25 meters without any equipment

[@gabrielmondragon7124]

Don't worry, you can just fly back over. Some people who make the flight have to save up an enitre year for a one way ticket to France just to get rejected

[@floydchris6420]

Guys I am going to be joining the FFL in June 2019. But I would like to ask all you for an opinion on something that I am thinking of doing. I would like to start a small KZbin channel to post about the progress I've made so far and the road to become one of the most elite military force (my opinion only) in the world!! It will serve a purpose of showing the brutal training, the ups the downs, but most importantly to serve as a reference point for myself to keep on track. Any feedback on this would mean the world to me!! Because I know that there are many people who have been there and thinking of joining. Thank you all and especially Mr. Ghast for all he has done with his channel to guide me towards helping myself and many others who strives to be part of this elite brotherhood!!

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Floyd Chris sounds good dude! I reckon go for it and keep us all up to date with your progress...I'm interested in joining but one thing holds me back is that I could be serving with degenerate murderers, Pedophiles and Rapists, which use the FFL to gain access to a new identity, to conceal their criminal history and parasitic nature...if it weren't for that I would join, the concept of hardship and brotherhood is appealing

[@pateboginisoko8396]

Im joining in June 2019 too brother.

[@floydchris6420]

@@BudgetGainsByJJ The FFL won't allow you to join if you committed such an horrendous crime like murder, rape etc. The FFL will be in contact with your country of origin aswell as Interpol. If someone is guilty of such an above mentioned crime. You will be definitely turned away!! If you are unsure of anything about the FFL please get in touch with Thomas Ghast - his email address is in the description of this video.

[@floydchris6420]

@@pateboginisoko8396 Brother from which country are you? You can email me [e-mail].

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Floyd Chris thanks for your reply, yea I guess it wouldn't be like the old days when they used to enlist the worst of the worst criminals...I definitely will contact him, thanks

[@BurninVinyl]

Thanks Thomas, this video and your advice to "relax" is even better with blackbirds singing on the background!

[@BurninVinyl]

Dear Thomas, can you make a video about how have you learned French language in the legion? in particular legion's method of teaching French? Thanks in advance!

[@jeanvargas4265]

hello thomas.! i´m interesed to entry to the french foreing legion

[@Magajiada]

Thank you soo much for this advice. Thomas

[@Eškala_Iśa]

Innocent Magaji bro when you gonna go there ?

[@Katmando376]

Thomas do you remember Simon Jenkins? He deserted and went to press telling lies about 2 REP

[@Katmando376]

It was in 1984

[@teller1290]

Is this the guy that wrote the book, "Mouthful of Rocks," and went by nom de plume of "Christian Jennings?"

[@Katmando376]

@@teller1290 No this guy was a lowlife from Plymouth

[@teller1290]

@@Katmando376 But this "Jennings" fellow deserted, too (after time in military prison), I believe. His book was published in 1989.

[@Katmando376]

@@teller1290 Jenkins told lies in the Daily Mail saying Legionnaires were being killed and buried at Castlenaudary he also said he was knifed in Calvi does Jennings say these lies in his book?

[@nitroark]

Is it possible to be accepted if you just meet the minimum of level 7 for luc leger but are able to do 10 pull-ups ?

[@nabinsunuwar2210]

Recruite herina problem tell me about it sir please 🙏

[@byronbecker5118]

HI Mr Thomas... Can I join the legion if I had n surgery on my knee ?

[@sampermendy5723]

I like ur video Sir thanks, my questions is if you join legione how long Will it take to visit your family please?

[@aryanras]

I am 30 years old divorced man with three children, I am afraid that if I go they will reject me because of too much responsibility at home maybe. My military won't accept me because I am too old. I have good job and I will give that up to go to the Legion.

[@kronhertz4956]

I tried to join the British Army this year because the recruiters told me I'm eligible since I'm from a Commonwealth country. I got kicked out shortly after 2 months because of residency & paperwork issues (The Sargent told me I haven't stayed in the UK for a minimum of 5+ years to be accepted into the British military) , despite passing all their interview, medical exams and physical test. This is bullshit. I knew I should have tried the French Foreign Legion first... This is why other countries in the world can never compete with the Legion. They are too xenophobic to accept anyone else in. The British military complains about the lack of new recruits, and at the same time they do not want anyone that is non-white/British in.

[@jasonmyers3791]

Because the british army is weak they've been weak since dunkirk 😂 just like the dutch all weaklings im from sint maarten but i reside in the netherlands and tried to apply to the army got rejected because you need so much fucking things man like all of your swimming diplomas thats for one.. its like you need to be fucking perfect already before u join so they dont need to do much work molding you, you need to have a hbo diploma and shit , your dutch has to be perfect smh thats why im joining the legion this year because my own country rejected my service.. fuck them then shit lol i'll go serve another country then since u dont want my freedom i'll give it to a country thats willin to take it motherfuckers

[@thomasdarcy1211]

That's just not true I had non British mates in there so to say an entire army is against having non white people a part of them is fucking ridiculous pal

[@franz382]

Strange environment Mr. Gast. Why Not in your little Museum upstairs? Your vid is helpful. Thx a lot

[@Grayman58]

Thankyou Thomas for your service and information

[@traford99]

Cam u plz tell me in details about all the test that are been taken in legion at the beginning . Like running , pull ups , sits up , push ups and others .

[@BrankoP85]

I heard that the french Legion only has about 7000 members, so how big are the chances of one getting in anyway???...

[@bremo2059]

does someone know what the psychological test contains? and what you have to do.

[@damienforrester8431]

If I’m in the Irish army at the moment but might have some legal trouble can I still just go to France and join ?

[@Sch00lbu5]

I echo previous comments about immigrants. Trump, not my favorite President, was referring to MS-13, the coldest, most violent and inhuman gang members I have ever met. And I've met many of them. Pull your head out and get your news from multiple sources. The LEF is known for it's tight units - as a recruit, how much do you help applicants in your Section when they struggle? Can you help and not come across as a Chef?

[@haripandey7305]

Sir I'm electrician i have certificate also is this a plus point for join ffl?

[@brendanerie1664]

Did he say that he's never seen a thief get taken by the Foreign Legion? Or that he's never seen someone rejected because they were a thief?

[@afghanboy6284]

Good morning sir I already try to join France frogen legion but I am fail in psychology test because I don't go to school? What should I do for psychology test?

[@guilhermecalcado2293]

Salut, mon ami! Ça Va? I'm brazilian and I intend to go to Paris this winter to try and join Legion! It's somewhat a dream of mine to be able to stand among the best of many countrys and cultures. I thank you very much for the tips. I am doing my best to train my body and mind and learn basic french at least. While I don't intend to enlist under my name, I'd like to ask you if this would prevent me from living in France or get a citizenship, after the first contract (while I do intend to be in the Legion more than the first 5 years). Sorry for the long question and I thank you for you patience. Au revoir!

[@michaelmajor4450]

guten abend tommy did you film this in the forest you are truly one with nature did you ever watch Cameron day in dublin

[@carolusrex889]

Good work, thank you for this help. I still wondering about joining the Legion, it's something that I want to do before I am old.

[@Dinho675]

I have a doubt: if you fail just at running (running 2000m at 12 minutes) is there high chances to be refused?

[@garymiertschin4013]

I am way too old to join but find all of this fascinating. Really appreciate your comments in beginning about immigrants. Powerful, open minded, tolerant good qualities I wish more would embrace.

[@Georgy13a]

@GW M how old are you? and when are you going to try? will you share your experience ?

[@Georgy13a]

@GW M thank you and good luck.

[@kamiurahcruz2897]

Thomas, how can one become 2nd rep, after becoming legionnaire . Is there a process

[@yomegayo]

I have Astigmatism, I wear glasses.. I need them to see things far away; with a graduation of 2.25.. I shouldn't even bother right?

[@sasacreation7580]

How many KM recruite runing test? and swimming please? Please tell me all sport test and time

[@yeaz2779]

2.5km within 12-15min recently and 25 metres swimming with no supporting equipment.

[@anish10242]

Hi Thomas, thank you for the video. I would like to know that after we get selected, are we allowed to contact families through phone ? And after how long can we go visit them ?

[@amritsunar1498]

Sir, I am wear glass -5 on right eye and -4 on left eye. I have heard that they select those person also with glass. Is it true can i apply ?

[@Onlyfans16]

Hun6

[@pitlerjunior2013]

Try bates method, I have both -5 and in the last days I can definitely see better

[@pekmenn]

its up to -10 i think

[@nepalraeculture292]

Mr thomas gast i salute you from bottom of my heart for letting me know very very good idea to join French legion. I trust your every words cuz you already served in legion and you know everything what kinds of the guy need in French legion. And im fully motivated and im ready to do anything for French if i get chance to join in 2020

[@TyranyFighterPatriot]

How'd it go? Joining the Legion I mean

[@salbahadurgurunggurung5058]

Thomas Fast Sir I want to join ffl but I have a problum, I have a problum in my hole body covered by a pimples of dark black stain can I get to joined or not

[@truepatriotismcontradictio8726]

Sir I don't know swimming, can FFL give training

[@tseringpemba24]

Hello sir could you make video about iq test.

[@angusgraham7127]

Hi Thomas I am from the uk and about to turn 18 I failed my medical for rather British army but I sent a letter to appeal if I fail I want to join the 2nd rep parachute regiment of the French foreign legion i don’t have anything-else here is what are the chances of passing the legion tests after failing the British army I have a low level of French and I have been to France before but i want to be a solider for the legion i hope u get back

[@Tremulousnut]

Angus Graham what sort of medical did you fail? If you don’t know French it’s not a problem, they will make you learn one way or another.

[@garyomalleyo]

Excellent advice.Thank you sir.

[@micsokoli4207]

Hello sir. When it comes to pull ups i know how to do them properly but i cant do any. Is there any advice that you can give me?

[@camoman132]

Hold a book for 45 seconds or until fatigue then 10 second brake then repeat as many times but as little as 5 second day do 2 books just increase the weight .

[@micsokoli4207]

@@camoman132 so how do i hold that book. In what position should my hands be

[@camoman132]

@@micsokoli4207 well for fore arms hold the top of the book with ur finger tips down and book down for more work In the shoulders hold the side of the book also remember a good core will help vertualy everything.

[@jasonherbst2079]

Is the psycometric tests difficult in the ffl ?

[@ThatWay001]

Bonjur I'm from new Zealand I am currently reporting into probation doesn't finish till next year march...I'm no murderer or drug traffiker I just made a few mistakes. Can I still join?

[@ThatWay001]

Whilst still on sentence?

[@lok965]

Sir, I like your videos, please keep updating, now I m running 37 from ex army , am I too old to go to selection even I m very fit? Does it matter sir?

[@alicandagdemir2823]

No 17.5 y - 45y you can join

[@crazyr605]

39.5?

[@riparip11]

thomas, il est vrai que, le demandeur aura 35 ans en dernier? 'Je suis 38,5 l'année prochaine, juin je serai en France.

[@kalyptro7863]

Hello sir, what if somebody have an allergy ?

[@pajanko9259]

my commader I when to aubagne last Thursday but that Brazilian man give me exam 1 to 12 but I have only 3 correct but he asked me to go till next 9 months and I really want to talk to you private because I need ask you some private questions

[@gatmixvlogs8437]

Hi sir do you have any idea what specific month of the year the FFL accepts applications?.

[@runsoldierrun1782]

What if you dont have money for a plane ticket to France?

[@Cornel_99]

Hello Much apreciate your clips I have to ask something I am roumanian.. I want to join FFL Can i come with just id? Is passpprt mandatorry? Thank you

[@grafzeppelin6159]

ich hätte da mal eine frage an dich, an wann darf man in der legion einen vollbart tragen, ist das nur rang abhänig, oder der länge der dienstzeit. bitte mach weiter so, sehr informativ dein kanal! lg aus wien!

[@grafzeppelin6159]

erstens habe ich nie behauptet das ich beitreten will, und zweitens bin ich schon um einiges zu alt, und drittens würde ich nie für frankreich dienen, das überlasse ich anderen mit anderen einstellungen! die frage wegen des bartes war rein interessehalber du vogel!

[@zerofex7821]

Would neck and hand tattoos affect me joining Thomas? Thanks for the info the pull up info is working 👍🏼

[@zerofex7821]

Outstanding thank you again

[@rohan91ify]

If I join the ffl I would like to become a paratrooper is it possible?

[@nikolad.5588]

I am joining next month ! Already done 5 years in my army so im curious how will it go :)

[@TyranyFighterPatriot]

How'd it go?

[@amittamang9017]

Sir I would like to know How often does it open for a year?

[@jag8901]

The US has not forgot their history! Good and Bad ... now come to the US in a legal manner , do not kill others here and you will always be welcome! My father was born to in Germany.

[@b.cdrisk2035]

the immigration and naturalization act of 1790 was passed before the bill of rights, meaning the type of people coming in are more important than the rights we give them

[@metigame1450]

So you are German then

[@pembasherpa6154]

Hello sir I am pemba sherpa From Nepal iam in Nepal mountain climber I summit mount Everest also I want to joined franch army. is it possible?

[@surajshrestha3302]

Dear sir thomas gast i wanted to ask u a question n my question was is there age restriction to join legion?bcz i m in 30 n i m planning to come france to join legion soon so it would be great if i could hear from you. Thank u

[@sumansubedi3748]

You can join up to 39.5 age

[@ulfrath]

Dankeschön Wiedermal ein interessanter Beitrag.

[@rowainchristopher8633]

40 years old in December 2018. Will I be allowed to join next month?

[@glutamin111]

Nope, you're done. 39 yrs 6 months upper bound

[@shadowwalker1190]

Can I or a scar on my arm enter the legion?

[@Plantinoid]

Your audio recording is ASMR tier.

[@jordanmcconville1373]

I don’t speak French at all should I let that stop me from going there and applying?

[@bdmartinjr.1715]

Jordan McConville It would be helpful to study beforehand, but the vast majority of recruits don’t speak any French when they first join. The Legion will teach you.

[@miatam2]

I have made many mistakes in my journey through life, Being a Paratrooper was NOT one of them, Getting out of the U.S. army might have been one of them,or joining the F.F.L.

[@frankthetank1894]

Why was it a mistake joining the foreign legion?

[@krnsingh619]

Greetings from India Sir you are a big motivation for many Indians like me

[@عاشالوطن-ك3ش]

Perfect as always .important information Thank you sir

[@PaterJ]

Great series of videos, Sir. US Army vet here, and doing research for a book that involves the FFL. I've found your series more educational on the topic than any other source on the internet. That being said, I do want to correct you (as others here have) on the Trump misquote. He was referring specifically to MS-13 gang members, not immigrants writ large. These are people that I'm confident the Legion would also not admit. Chopping up little girls with machetes does, in fact, make one an "animal". Also as an FYI, the US military does allow immigrants (even undocumented ones) to enlist and allows them an expedited pathway to citizenship in exchange for their service. Just thought that last point might interest you. Carry on the good work, mon frère.

[@sasacreation7580]

Merci beaucoup pour la bonne information.....

[@ricardodejesus7134]

Vielen Dank für den Tipps Thomas ;)

[@sanjaylama8275]

Do I have to practice a lot for the aptitude tests? Please answer

[@thadaeuss9351]

Wie immer ganz interessant mit Gruß Thadaeus aus Berlin , a la prochain .

[@pajanko9259]

thanks you my commader

[@pritamkatuwal710]

You have any iq test model questions

[@ulasjan4845]

i have -6 myopia can i join ?

[@mikevanek4853]

There's legal and illegal immigrants, don't get confused.

[@ianlloyd4301]

My friend the legion accepts not everyone . The legion accepts who the legion wants . Just like America

[@orionstarsystem2933]

Thank you so much for your information

[@lokeshreddy2369]

Nice information

[@johnkeane3088]

I hear birds.

[@justinstaines997]

No coffee no workeee

[@MrOctagui]

Thank you very much for this

[@manjindersingh3292]

Hello sir i am indian and my age is 33 old have a eany chans select me french army pleace give me ans thaks

[@chrissanders541]

thank you for the video

[@kinnionfarrell8327]

Let's not forget all Americans were immigrants at one time. Thomas you are right it is sad the state of the world right now so full of hate.

[@alexunfiltered5756]

Jeg skal bli Legionnaire, Even if it's the last thing I do

[@cezaraugustodeoliveiraseve3191]

Jeg skal også!! HONNEUR ET FIDÉLITÉ!!

[@Storm-io5ju]

Alex Ehlers Hvornår tager du det ned

[@faddefa7458]

Jag ska också, när ska du ner dit ?

[@frankthetank1894]

Jeg tager derned til Sommer 2020 kommer der flere nordiske brødre der?

[@muazzamktk6065]

The one guy riyan who make the videos about franch army thay tell us that muslim they don’t take

[@Tremulousnut]

Muazzam ktk some very special countries no, but Muslims are accepted.

[@dertrixxxa8317]

👍🏻 greetings!

[@prashantregmi7137]

Sir tatoos is allowed or not

[@matthiasthulman4058]

Mr. Gast has stated before that tattoos are fine. I was worried as well, but we'll be ok.

[@bernardleclerc2941]

excellent !

[@muazzamktk6065]

Hey bro your very nice person

[@SOCORROGM]

Thomas your Not getting the whole story on Trump that is understandable but love your video's

[@jarrod5855]

Trump is a racist bigot and you're a rube to defend him.

[@Eric-zs9rh]

Schon dich hier zu sehen.

[@muazzamktk6065]

It’s true or not plz reply

[@Katmando376]

If you need totally unbiased advice I will give

[@marsman01]

We're you the legion?

[@williamtomlinson994]

Frances open borders policies have not worked with no go areas in the big cities and a constant threat of Islamic terrorist attacks.

[@sl6047]

Hello sir . Can I try to join if the comission rejected me twice?

[@sl6047]

Thomas Gast Thank you ! I got definitif both times,but after the first try I managed to return thanks to a letter to the General.Unfortunately,after my second attempt I wasn't that lucky because I received a negative answer from them..

[@MrArth13]

May i ask what made you inapte definitif?

[@sl6047]

Arthur Vasconcellos I don't really know because I passed all the tests and interviews but,along with 15 other guys I wasn't selected by the commision to go to basic training.

[@metigame1450]

If u can’t do one pull up naturally then don’t bother to train at all