French Foreign Legion - The Farm

[@legion171874]

I'm a Canadian and served 5 years (1985-1990) in the French Foreign Legion. There were 37 of us started the instruction (Basic Training). Only 23 became légionnaire. I did my basic from Septembre - December. The farm was fucking brutal, we were house in a horse stable converted to a barracks. Your always tired, hungry and cold. Anyway, I completed and finished 14th in my class. I wanted to go to the 2eREP (Para). But the first 10th best went to the unit. The Lieutenant asked me, if im interested to go overseas in French Guyane (3eREI), I said yes, thinking that il make more money overseas. I did 3x Commando course in Guyane, 2x Mission Fluvial, 1x mission Profond, I became an instructor in Jungle Warfare School (CEFE3)....NO REGRETS, have a good time!!!! Légionnaire un jour, légionnaire toujours ! Cpl DIAZ (Mle. 171-874) 3eREI/2eREP/2eREI

[@odinschild2239]

What's the difference between the 2 rep and the 3erei?

[@leocasi405]

how did you survive with such a shit paycheck? Im in the US army, im single so i get less money and i feel like i dont get enough and im not saving enough nowdays living in italy.

[@legion171874]

@@odinschild2239 2nREP is a parachute (Airborne ) unit, attached to the French army Airborne Division. It an elite unit within the elite French foreign legion. The 3eREI is specialized in jungle warfare school.

[@legion171874]

@@leocasi405 When i served from 1985-1990, as a corporal i got paid monthly of 3500 Francs (about $600 US). I was single then, we live on base, 3x course meals (fromage, bottle wine, desert). those day our ration boxes includes: a pack of cigarettes and small bottle cognac. If you join the legion for money, your in the wrong place. You join for adventures!!!!

[@leocasi405]

​@@legion171874 Im currently a sergeant 22yo, I get $2,500 a month(single), i live in the barracks get x3 meals a day. Was in firefights against taliban in 2019-2020. but hell no, $600 is worse than what I thought youd be getting. Its not even about money at this point, thats just being miserable and poor. I dont even think my current paycheck is enough, let alone $600. My peltors are worth $800. Did you even have enough money to travel outside of France(for trips, not trainning), get a girlfriend, go on dates, get a car etc? I just feel like you were miserable as fuck back then.

[@maliboy8039]

This guy does not claim to know shitload about the FLL. He's just telling what he experienced, and has taking the time to put that into a cohesive three part video series. Refrain from dropping unnecessary comments about how he 'doesn't know anything'.

[@michaelrs8010]

Very interesting. I joined in '83 from Orange County California after being 2 years out of the u.s. Air Force as the military policeman. I always joke that I was going to write a book, "Three Weeks a Legionnaire". Flew straight to Marseille and waited for 3 hours at the airport police station until the recruiting Sergeant came and pick me up. I'm really not sure where I first I spent about 3 days with about 5 other recruits at some reception station and then it was about a 10 minute drive to Aubagne, the actual post, itself for the assessment and selection process. It was a little more Spartan back then than what I see on KZbin these days, but all the guys seem pretty friendly to each other and helpful even if they didn't speak your language. I thought everything was going along just fine and was quite happy to be there until one morning they called my name and then next thing I knew I was getting the payout for my weeks of service and being shown the door with a little slip of paper that said I had been discharged wasn't a deserter in case the cops stopped me. Well I raised a bit of a stink and I finally got somebody to come over and explain to me that I was being discharged because I had "flat feet". That was obviously an excuse more than a reason. I never had flat feet. I kept telling them I wanted to be reevaluated and this one burley Sergeant kept saying "No. You must go". He just kept repeating that over and over again to everything I said. So finally I left. Right outside the gate there was some little Pub or a bunch of legionnaires hung out, so I had a few drinks with those guys. I guess I was the butt of some of their jokes, but they were amiable guys anyway. One telling me I was lucky to have "escaped". Of course he was mostly joking but it made them laugh when I told them dejectedly that I didn't want to escape. So I spent the night in a little nearby in and was on a flight at the airport the next day heading back to Southern California. A 3 week veteran of the Foreign Legion. LOL. The minor consolation I gave myself is that at least I did whst so many other guys only talk about. I went and I tried.

[@alondon6950]

I did 5 days. I failed the first medical and was told to leave . I took it on the chin and moved on. I will always support the French Foreign Legion.

[@alondon6950]

@Loc Fe eyesight. I wear glasses.

[@therangedmartialartist5749]

Exactly, you tried which is more than what 99% of people do.

[@gabrielmondragon7124]

@@alondon6950 what reasons specifically did they ask you to leave for?. I don't want to waste months getting into shape and then get rejected over some small medical BS reason.

[@arwaldc9056]

Thanks for this dude, I got out of the marines in 2013 and now I'm considering doing the legion

[@chris-bm7jh]

go back in the marines dude

[@leocasi405]

Lol

[@CadillacticBean]

@@chris-bm7jh nah

[@Martialarts1on1]

Unless you got a criminal record or don't care about your life at all, stay on marine or do contracting lol

[@alessandrocosta7123]

dude marines is better! go back for marines, people go for ffl cause no have choice

[@williamvanpembroke2945]

14 of September I'm in Aubagne! Wish me luck!

[@Littlest.Viking]

Good luck!

[@nickomplejo]

Good luck and don't focus on the physical if you are performant. Better don't get your mind treasoning you.

[@kateson6680]

Littlest.Viking please tell me in one year how many times they hire new recruitment and which month? I'm planning to join FFL.

[@Rman235]

howd u do m8

[@JustArion]

21st of Aug im in Aubagne! Wish me luck!

[@user-fk2cr1sh2e]

Arion good luck mate

[@lion.w4560]

Good luck brother

[@Littlest.Viking]

good luck!

[@nickomplejo]

Good luck Arion from a 46 y/o ex Légio.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Arion, it's for 5 YEARS, not 5 MONTHS

[@carolusrex889]

I was in the Argentinian Army and we had our weapons locked up in the armory as you tell. Do American soldiers have their weapons with them all the time?

[@jamesyoast5425]

Patricio Smutt Yes 24/7 you're whole basic training and ait depending on you're mos.

[@seanhazelwood3311]

In my basic training, we had our rifles at all times after the 2nd week. If activities prohibit weapons (medical, etc.), there are methods to secure your weapon.

[@semperfidelis6235]

In boot camp you had your weapon 24x7 and slept with it tied to your arm.... when you are done and go to garrison, then your weapon goes tot he armory only taken when you go to the field for training. This includes admin clerks because they can be in a combat zone as well. The only weapon we had all the time in garrison was why you served as the OD / NCO on duty at the barracks. We carried a .45.

[@gnarly1019]

I love the video duyde! I was wondering if there was any talk about the legions special ops teams? I'm a retired Ranger and was wondering how selective they are....

[@brandont1465]

To be in the special forces, you gotta be in the legion for 2 years. Idk the other requirements though

[@mikehastler9823]

I have a few questions. I lost about 40 kilo last year (now at 90kg at 195 cm). I run 8-10 km a day and I do pull ups and swim a lot. Im 23 now and i can't join my home army because some criminal problems when I was young. I have no family left (all dead), no real friends. I really want to serve and do something with my life tho. And I think I try my luck at the ffl next year. Is there something I should train in this year? Like rope climbing, more running etc. And what unit should I aim for when I want to see combat? 2rep, 2rei, 3rei or 13Dble? Good video! Best of luck to you.

[@Littlest.Viking]

It sounds like you are the ideal candidate for sure. In terms of running and stuff you should be fine. Swimming and pullups and pushups is all good to train. If you are able to practice rope climbs it will be an asset, improving technique is good, even if the strength is there. As for regiments, there is no guarantee you will see any combat at all. I talked to an American who has been 2REP 3 years and hasn't seen shit. Luck of the draw really, your regiment might "deploy" but your company might not.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Words of wisdom from the legionnaire Viking himself. He 'talked to someone'.

[@delroywashington3185]

Mike Hastler I nock six wanks out at 6 in the morning , I reckon I should be fit enuff to be a snipper?'

[@simonbolivartenecesitamos6890]

Did you make the trip to France & find out ??

[@simonrobson2293]

The farm is not hard if you have been in a decent military before .I was there 81,it depends what type of life you had before enlisting.I thought that the kepi blanc march would be difficult as so much emphasis was put on it,basically to me it felt like a country walk with a back pack on which was not even heavy ie sleeping bag helmet etc.I started to get dissollusioned with the legion during the red march at end of instruction ,basically a walk through the French countryside very picturesque though.I then realised that this was not some crack unit,half the people in instruction still couldn't do safety drills properly with weapons,some still wanted to drop out on the marches,we weren't even carrying much weight,compared to when I was in British infantry,and I would say at least 3frenchman in my section now would be classed as special needs,couldn't even remember the words for the singing,besides other peculiarities they had .Little Viking also mentions sous officers selling chocolate double price,same in my regiment UK on exercise company quartermaster used to sell chocolate inflated price,put it on a tab and when back in barracks couldn't leave until you paid up..I came fourth over all after instruction guy who came first was Portuguese,Second can't remember third was my mate I joined up with he was called Morton he went to deuxieme rep and then me fourth,I was told I was staying as aide monitoring fut fut caporal,I spoke fren quite well at this time ,in fact it it was put to me I had no choice.After a while I kept asking to go to a regiment to no avail,thought I'd go missing a few days,get put in poste de police then sent off to a regiment,the further I left the barracks I just didn't feel like going back,sort of regret it but I ended up in Brussels for a while

[@jojolafrite9265]

Toi tu n'étais pas a la légion et encore moins la marche KB ça sent le mithoman 😅

[@dusanserbianhammerdzakic2942]

How much theey pay you in those first 4 months?

[@tubefreakmuva]

Dude thanks for the insight, super glued to your vids since finding them this evening. Your words are straight from my questions I would ask. To ask more... what were the weights of the packs you had to carry? How often were you running? Everyday, 3 times a week etc. How many miles or kms do you reckon you were running per week and what was the increase per week? Thanks in advance mate ( the reason I ask these questions is I am not allowed to join the military in any capacity because of hereditary heart disease, and I fi nd myself replicating military life as it's my dream. And if you know if they would be lenient with a heart condition that does not require surgery or medication that would be great to know!)

[@AndrewTabar]

I find it very fascinating that you say that the inspections are half-assed (compared to USMC or other NA militaries). Do they tighten up the inspections later?

[@Littlest.Viking]

They are virtually non-existant. Hard to imagine really.

[@lukeclarkson4168]

On the nav exercises are you doing them in team's??

[@tidefanyankee2428]

I know the FNMAS can eject to the left, did anyone get a hard time because they were a left handed shooter? How many years do you have to serve to get a retirement from the Legion? In the U.S. you have to do 20 yrs and you get half your base pay, based on your ending rank. Does the Legion have specialty pays, like for jumping or diving?

[@nickomplejo]

You will have to manage with the same FAMAS that will be given to everybody: right hand. And no, no special pay for being in the REP or REI, same pay for everyone.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Tidefan Yankee, I was hoping that the Viking was going to answer this. Yes the FAMAS can be shot by left handed shooters. There is a small manipulation to make to the working parts. It is now 17.5 years to get a pension in the French army i.e. Legion included. Yes you get extra money while serving as a para in the REP or REG's DINOPS You also get diving pay if you are a military qualified diver.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Joseph Cosgrove. Thank you, so essentially jero'nimo rodriguez was completely wrong. Yeah, that didn't sound correct to me that soldiers wouldn't get some extra pay for jumping and diving.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

For the Paras it's a third extra of your basic pay. For the dives it depends on the depth and duration. It may be worth pointing out the there is a section in the REP and REG (DINOPS) who dive with pure oxygen. Also I'd like to point out that when you go over seas you get paid more ++. I wouldn't take what J. Rodriquez has to say for gospel. If, contrary to the Viking he hasn't done his 5 months then, forget it.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Pure 02 dives means re-breathers, and you can't go very deep for very long with those. What exactly is the DINOPS? A third extra for jump pay is a pretty good amount. They must pay them per dive if it's determined based on depth and duration. Glad to see they get overseas pay as well.

[@thomas-yn3ok]

Hey man I'm interested in Joining the Legion, but I have a question. People often describe them as violent idiots, in a way that they tend to beat each other to shit when the officers look away... is that true? Or just bullshit? I just dont wanna get my skull cracked while on training

[@bravobase6801]

😂 when I went through basics we got the shit kicked out of us at times but it was nothing we couldn't handle.. they wont crush your skull maybe cut your lip or leave you with a black eye but nothing too serious

[@arwaldc9056]

I was talking to a guy who was in... is it true the cpl chefs will remove their rank and try to fight you?

[@arwaldc9056]

And I know this might be tedious for you, but what were the obstacle courses there?

[@chris-bm7jh]

expect a lot of physical abuse, unlike the us military where they yell and yell, FFL they yell then start to hit

[@irishholister84]

What do the locals in France or in general Europe think of the Foreign Legion? Is it negative or positive

[@wambooislustigram5789]

Many europeans dont know what the legion is and the french like and dislike it...many muslim people will even spit on you if they see you dressed on the street and call you murder....some muslim will be thankfully. Other french dont care its like evrywhere in the army.

[@benkinane3317]

you was in Ferme de Raissac the 3eme CEV .

[@baregrilles5445]

Here's a serious crazy question, do they let you go to the bathroom at will or do you have to hold it?

[@leocasi405]

such a dumb ass question.

[@nikolaperisic108]

How long are the runs and are they daily? I heard that you wont be running everyday as a part of PT

[@jasonelliott9762]

the only thing I'd be worried about is learning French. I'm American by the way.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Jason, if you are going to the legion, knowing that they speak French... You are also taught French and in the same boat as everyone else.

[@chris-bm7jh]

you will learn french fast or get a fist to the solar plexus

[@rosabycestjo9402]

Viking, how does criminal history affect recruitment. If not wanted by law and no active cases and not on any threat list can you join?

[@martinnovotny8941]

2REI 1999 - 2006

[@shadabfaydee8136]

Martin Novotny really are you ex legionnaire?

[@bravobase6801]

Same here ex legionnaire 2 REI 2CIE 2014-2019

[@Xander-kd6lq]

Hi Littlest.Viking , I have a question, in the farm, can I use contact lenses ?

[@Littlest.Viking]

In my section no one needed glasses so i cannot say. However, if im going with standard military procedure on that you will have to wear glasses as contacts require too much maintenance.

[@Xander-kd6lq]

Littlest.Viking thanks for the answer!

[@Littlest.Viking]

Not a problem!

[@repman597]

What is your matricule?

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Mine is 169*** May '84

[@richards6368]

Did you witness any physical violence from the corporals towards the recruits ? Just curious to see if the rumour have any substance to them, thankyou for your videos.

[@moriarty3160]

Yes it is common especially during the Farm training. And it can go far further than a few bad punches or kicks. A few years ago, a recruit lost his genitals in the Farm after a caporal put the canon of his famas directly on his balls and fire several times with blank ammo, the recruit got severely burned and lost his testicules. It was a punition, the caporal got pissed off because the recruit didn t respect sécurity rules during a shooting exercice. There was a lawsuit against the FFL but the recruit lost. After this case and others of the same kind, a french female deputy or minister (I am not sure) even try to forbid corporal punishments in FFL but the french army minister didn t gave shit about it. Everything was in the newspapers at this time, you can probably find it on internet if you are able to read french. FFL is no joke, they have their own way to do things, discipline is way much harder than in any other french fighting regiments. Basically once in the Légion, you are the propriety of the Légion. So if shit happens and if you are not native french (only 15 to 20% of légionnaires are french natives), you will be nothing but a foreigner looser under a fake identity in a foreign country who put himself in trouble willing to serve in a foreign army corp wordwidly famous for its extreme discipline ... Don t expect any help you will have no rights. Anyone who go there need to listen carefully and obey orders (which is not always simple at the beginning because orders are given in french by instructors who speak bad french to people who mostly don t speak french). Some FFL instructors, especially the ones coming from eastern europ can switch easily in psycho mode if they believe you are too weak, too stupid or not reliable, corporal punisments are used to teach, test and sometimes to push you out. It is the instructors job, the Farm time is a selection time. They want only true badass to join the Légion.

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Moriarty 31 that sounds fucked up

[@hussamazzabi1914]

Does the locker you get have a lock on it? Sorry if the question sounded stupid but I kinda got paranoid about the part of getting your stuff stolen.

[@Littlest.Viking]

Hussam Azzabi They will give you locks. You should receive a lock once you are selected for the rouge phase, and again you should receive locks in castel.

[@danielsheridan4157]

Do you get weekends off during farm training? How does the intensity increase/change from the beginning to end

[@Littlest.Viking]

It's gonna depend on your section, mine was one of the worst at 4RE and we really had very little freedoms. But i know some of the other sections in other company's had BBQ's on the weekends and were allowed beer. Intensity is about the same throughout, however if you're a slow learner you'll feel the heat when you should know something and don't.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

You haven't mentionned in this video how you wanted to go to the REP but broke your ankle. What a load of shite.

[@marcossoares5690]

Daniel Sheridan yes ... u will have weekends off and every evening too

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Macro, where the fuck did you get that? Bloody helll, go and try and then after 5 moths give them this crap. The viking was talking about BBQ in other sections, except his. BS

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Daniel, I think you've come to the wrong site for proper information. Every weekend off and every evening too. Even in the Vikings old Canadian regiment that wasn't the case. Soares, if you don't know what you are talking about, why say anything?

[@MondoBeno]

How did you get out of the legion after only a few months? Did you desert or were you released?

[@rc59191]

He's said multiple times they let you leave early if you been in less than a year actually watch the videos instead of making up assumptions.

[@Trimilkcornbrush]

was there lots of other Canadians there during recruitment, i heard that if theirs like 3 of your countrymen only one of you will get it but if theirs just one theirs a high chance you will get a position, is that true. im going during winter around November, and i figured there would be more chances for Canadians to go during winter

[@Littlest.Viking]

I was one of 2 canadians i met during selection, the other guy was from Montreal, he was in the selection group behind mine. There were a few Americans as well. In my Section, throughout castel, i was the only North American and 1 of 3 native english speakers.

[@Littlest.Viking]

I did meet other Canadians in the Legion though.

[@Trimilkcornbrush]

alright cool thanks, Novembre is good time too go? and ive done the aptatude test for the canadian army and the guy said i did good on the vocab and spacial but not math, and im very bad at math, but i fugured theres would be easier or about the same? I am trying too improve either way before i go but would be nice too know what im up against.

[@Littlest.Viking]

Yes the aptitude tests are very similar, i served over 3 years in the CF. I wont say the legion tests are "easier" because it was a tough test, i didnt complete all the questions personally. But i will say the Legion is looking for a lower calibre individual and therefore there is much more slack given in the tests.

[@Littlest.Viking]

November is the same time i went and i believe it to be a good month to go. Many of the countries who flock the legion are warm and most are afraid of the cold.

[@outlawstarjakob]

Do they do hearing tests in the medical? I failed mine which is why I couldn’t join the British SF. Wondering if I’ll be turned down in the legion aswell.

[@wambooislustigram5789]

They do tests no one can answer if you will fail or not as this means to many side question, no one could answer, if you let us say have some special forces education you could be taken and would end as Advisor guy for recruits....none activ combat for you still basic training and what not...or they deny you cause they had this week 3 guys with better skills and specialisation then you. So its very based on how much people they have how good they are and how many they need. You only will know if you visit them.

[@bravobase6801]

Yes they do thorough hearing tests..

[@tombell5599]

Why is it different to a regular army that you put it in the armoury each night? Or when not doing weapon lessons?

[@thesensiblecoderguy]

what is your salary in french foreign legion

[@evanconnolly8717]

5000 euros a year, but after 5 years you get a full pension

[@AntiCommunistMarine]

Evan Connolly 5000€ a year????

[@notmenotme614]

@@AntiCommunistMarine Ive read they get paid very little cash. But some more money you dont get access to straight away, gets put away in a savings account for later. Interestingly I've also heard if you come from North America or the UK, the FFL is unlikely to employ you as they think you wont want to stay. The FFL's is more attractive to other nationalities who are not used to such low pay. 5000 euro is very very low pay for the UK but maybe not so bad for someone from Eastern Europe or Asia.

[@evanconnolly8717]

Relax I was joking lol

[@HaVoC_TX]

So why did you not complete the 5 years?

[@Littlest.Viking]

I already have plans for that video after these first 3 explaining all that.

[@HaVoC_TX]

Littlest.Viking ok cool. I'm planning on going in November just don't wanna go all the way over there then they send my ass home

[@Littlest.Viking]

November is the same time of year i went. Until you actually finish selection you won't know whether they want you or not. All i can say is go and see!

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Just follow the Viking's advice to the letter.

[@tonysackett9904]

I have preparing to go to the legion for the last few months and plan to leave at the end of this work season. I was previously unaware of the need to bring any medical proof along. What exactly do they require you to provide?

[@Littlest.Viking]

If you have no problems, nothing. Since i have a surgical scar, i brought papers for that saying im good to go to save me the trouble of getting it done in france and paying. That shit's free in Canada. ;p

[@tonysackett9904]

Ok cool. Thanks a ton for the fast response. I have plenty of scars but none that required surgery. just stitched it up and was on my way.

[@tonysackett9904]

Very curious as to why you left. Looking forward to hearing about it in video 4.

[@Littlest.Viking]

then that shouldnt be a problem! and great! i'm gonna have it ready this week! Been working hard on a website as well!

[@tonysackett9904]

Littlest.Viking Hey man I got another question I'm hoping you can answer. I read you get 45 days of leave per year. Do you know if you're allowed to leave country on leave? I'd love to take leave and go BASE jump in Dubai

[@yateeshkumar2131]

what about the vacation in legion etrangere?? can we return to our countries during the vacation.. coz family is important too

[@Littlest.Viking]

During training you will not get vacation. It is very unlikely you will get a "vacation" besides weekends in your first year or longer. After 6 months you can reclaim your old identity which will allow you to reclaim your passport. Given proper notice and approval it will be possible to visit your country.

[@yateeshkumar2131]

Littlest.Viking ty man.. continue to give us the info like this.. it is very helpful for the aspirants.. TY

[@davidrees1840]

You only have your military I'd, so no, unless you get sp permission, depending on time served, if they trust you, etc.

[@tomhandley9018]

thank you for all the information, i take it i cant go to my country of origin on leave time?

[@Littlest.Viking]

After 6 months you can apply to get your real identity back. This will allow you to reclaim your passport and then once you have been given permissions you will be able to leave the country.

[@tomhandley9018]

Littlest.Viking thank you, i knew of that ive looked into it, there is a certain name for it, buy once i get t that back my identitie, will i be able to visit my home in the usa on my leave time with permission?

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

Wow couldn't hack it in 2 different branches of service. Your parents must be proud. USMC 98-06 Kill 0331 ..

[@mikhailmushroomavich5372]

made me laugh

[@ericvondumb2838]

Reminds me of an 03 getting kicked out of AIT and now telling the world of his experience in the Corps. 73-79. Semper Fi!

[@zach8969]

@@ericvondumb2838 The Marines don't have AIT smart ass

[@zach8969]

@UMBRELLA CORPORATION Obviosoy you didn't read his comment very hard becuase he's claiming an 03 got kicked out of AIT. Marines don't have AIT

[@Ace0486]

Zach what’d he do to get kicked out of AIT lol

[@lancedahl8844]

can you leave before your contract is up? Thanks for the vids

[@TheHaSaMiC]

What happens when you leave the foreign legion before your contract is over?

[@richard1493]

He’s mentioned that you’re allowed to leave at any time during your first year.

[@jojolafrite9265]

Faux, pendant l'instruction tu peux le faire mais après les 4 mois tu partiras au régiment et là cet trop tard il faudra manger tes 5 annes pour honoré ton contrat que tu as SIGNÉ

[@gavinsanchez5362]

Hey there, I wanna know more about the medical test, specifically about the eyes, I wear glasses and this really concerns me. Thank You

[@shadabfaydee8136]

Gavin Sanchez no with glasses no probs don't worry glasses are acceptable unless you have any major issue

[@mrface417]

you will have to have eyes

[@jaden8815]

@@shadabfaydee8136 my friend got rejected because he had glasses

[@mendezrap2017]

hey viking, can i get into the legion with tattoos in my hands and fingers ? And while we are on the practice months, we get paid?

[@cecoangelov151]

yes

[@rc59191]

Lol they let in Waffen SS pretty sure you'll be ok.

[@rajendralohani3741]

i am from nepal i am at france before 6 month ago and i want to franch foregin legion so whare i go its batter auban or paris and what is the first prepration at first moment to go there ;

[@antoniobazalar2657]

What they ask on the aptitute test.. are they hard like mos guys say .and is there any body fat % or weight requirements??

[@Littlest.Viking]

The psychotechnical (aptitude) tests are just basic problem solving questions. Words, numbers, spatial reasoning etc. you can find practice quizzes online and they are essentially that just with many more questions and progressive difficulties. BMI - Body Mass Index.. they use this, you can find charts online to calculate for yourself. They recommend between 20-30, but i've seen all shapes and sizes there.

[@willyishere]

hi Littlest Viking, I am in pretty good shape just not good at pullups. I remember looking at the the official Legion site like 6 months ago and it said minimum 4 pullups but now it says minimum 3 pushups. what does this mean? does it mean pullups are not expected for entry anymore? thanks in advance.

[@Littlest.Viking]

3 pushups? Or did you mean pullups? Either way, being good at both wont hurt. I recommend being able to do at least 7-10 pullups strict, pushups you should be able to do at least 50 no rest. My strength is pretty good, for example my deadlift is over 400lbs.. where i really struggled though in the legion was running, i did it and finished, but i definitely wasnt leading the way there.

[@willyishere]

Littlest.Viking ya it said pushups i also thought it was a typo but then i read more and it said from "arms outstretched in a prone position to going deep down"(or simething like that) so it wasnt a typo but anyway thx 4 the advice great vids btw

[@willyishere]

also, do you think going to Aubagne or Fort du Nogent is better? also how much money can u bring cuz on the Legion site it says 50 euros max but i would like to have at least enough money to get home if i fail? thanks in advance

[@Littlest.Viking]

Aubagne direct will be faster, fort de nogent if you want the adventure and experience at both. I took 300 euros and my visa, cause i had the same thoughts as you.

[@willyishere]

ok cool thanks good advice

[@stephenclay8629]

Dude I broke my ankle too and was googling for info I read in some forum about having the metal screws removed to increase the chances. Was that really required what did the doctor say to you, do you think you could have got in without taking the metal parts out? Did the doctor say it's good you did ? How did you know to do that first ?

[@daudl5011]

Are we allowed to move back after serving? I was US Army, was going to try out for Special Operations but I was kicked out due to misconduct(got into a really bad fight that sent the other guy to the hospital), so I'd like to fulfill that empty spot I have in me, especially since I'm still relatively young (21). I'm a farmhand right now on a ranch, but I'd love to get back into the military life. But i also really would like to come back to the states after

[@littlehandsgivescovfefe4837]

What was the brawl about?

[@NickolaiFury]

I swore you posted your experience on Cervens. What was your username there? :)

[@Littlest.Viking]

I havnt been on cervens in quite awhile. I know I havnt posted anything about my experience though, just on youtube here.

[@NickolaiFury]

Ah, I just remember someone else talking about no watches and no chocolate bars. Maybe another guy with a similar experience. :D Good videos by the way, nice break down. You should post them on Cervens or Reddit.

[@Littlest.Viking]

Hmm interesting, same staff or section even maybe! Appreciate the feedback, i figured i'd do my part to help educate and inform the next waves of candidates. I don't see myself using those anytime soon, youtube is the second largest search engine next to google. Plus i imagine i'll be shared around the internet anyways.

[@mrface417]

same as the Irish army, you will use the same rifle all the time but is locked up when you are not using it so you have to memorize the number on it, if you forget you number your in for a bad day

[@nimaghisingtamang8688]

Can u provide me the psychometric tests questions for practice....please.

[@wambooislustigram5789]

Are you happy to go to war, Are you scared of killing people. How will you feel if you had to kill someone. Just some examples.

[@WilliamWest74]

So you couldn’t hack the Canadian or FFL!? WTF!?

[@2WorldWar2]

Hey brother, my goal is to be apart of the 2nd Parachutist Regiment. Are their standards higher and what are the chances of getting accepted in it?

[@kennykewn5182]

2WorldWar2 just be as fit as possible....then get fitter, but after training you will be fit anyway, but even so,...be as fit as possible!

[@gabrielmondragon7124]

Be top 10 your training group

[@hungmarco5583]

Did you have military experience prior joining the legion etrangere? Will the chance of passing selection be higher if I have police experience?

[@Littlest.Viking]

Hung Marco I did serve in the Canadian Forces for a few years before i joined the legion. Police experience will also make you more desirable, but having military and police experience does not guarantee entry nor does not having any experience.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Viking, did you get thrown out of the Canadian army? Watch part 1.

[@slimanehamga9384]

hey bro You can tell me more about the medical tests, especially about the eyes ?

[@meliksahtokur7483]

Why are they dont give food before exercise? To push people's limits?

[@kalyptro7863]

How many km per day did you run?

[@SultanAhmed-oy2zc]

Sir pleas i hipe you answer i have 11 kg less with the wight requirements. Do you thing thats a problem ?

[@themaddhatter2127]

Hey man First I just want to say thank you very much for your service to the country and freedom( I'm also from canada) A few questions. 1) while in training( and after passing training) Is there any access to internet? I only ask as I want to keep in touch with a few people here after I leave and my best bet will be facebook and 2) I did a police college course ( 2 years) will that be of any help with getting into the legion? and last. Let say at some point during training I get send home for a injury or something . If I am only supposed to bring $300 with me how exactly do I get back home? Also should I get any vaccinations before I go ( I know I may need a vaccination if deployed to South America)

[@Littlest.Viking]

You will be able to use a computer on "Quartier Libre".. you will get 2-4 of them while training. As well you will be able to purchase a cellphone on your 2nd one. It is definitely worth mentioning your courses but it is still not a guarantee. And lastly, if you are injured they will keep you around unless its really bad. You will be getting paid and if you are to go home you will have the money you've earned given to you. Appreciate it man, thanks.

[@Littlest.Viking]

No vaccinations are required beforehand.

[@themaddhatter2127]

Cool thanks man. By the way I've noticed some trolls in the comments, just ignore them man and do you( I know I don't gotta tell you that) Anyway I wish you best of luck and again thank you for your service in the CF.

[@redwakeup2863]

I'm prior service US ARMY. Been thinking about joining for awhile. Does the legion pay well

[@Sherwood-TN]

Pays alright.

[@chris-bm7jh]

Why would you fight for france? So many americans are romanticized by the legion, it is a brutal hard life with physical abuse, that most americans living a comfortable life can't adapt to, cause we have it too good. Now if you are from a third world country living in a slum , shitting in a ditch, no indoor plumbing, working 10 hrs day for peanuts, you probably could adapt very well

[@laea8158]

Are you still in the legion? What year did you join? It sounded like you did 5 months, but I might have misheard.

[@Littlest.Viking]

5 months is correct.. late last year and beginning of this one. Releasing video tomorrow explaining, as ive had a few ask about it.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Viking it should be intersesting to see why you could not keep your word for the 5 year contract.

[@timgrahamflyfishingandflyt4698]

How did you get out of your 5 year contract?

[@richard1493]

He opted to leave after the first year.

[@adrianruiz2102]

Can you develope the PT you used to do in Legion?

[@Valeyellow46WLF]

Can you or any other one tell me what kind of watch they gave you?

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

A robust watch not too expensive. I always had a G shock cheapest model.

[@avinashrayamaghi2747]

How many pull of is needed anybody pls can tell me

[@johngerman328]

I am colorblind and thinking of joining the legion, is that a problem?

[@wambooislustigram5789]

yes, think twice...let us say youre sergeant tells you fire on the red house...and you so.....RED???? they are all grey to me.

[@davidrees1840]

You won't qualify for the 2e rep but will for next best 2e rei

[@vinicius.rechts]

Who was your lieutenant in 3eme compagnie ?

[@Littlest.Viking]

I'd rather not publicly share names.

[@vinicius.rechts]

Littlest.Viking I just wanna know because I also was in 3eme hahah I was 1er section and you?

[@vinicius.rechts]

Littlest.Viking thanks for answering. I'm waiting for the video explaining why you left. I joined the legion on August 2016 (I think you around 2-3 months after) I almost left by the end of the 4 months but I waited till I get to the regiment. I finished the instruction in second place so I could choose my Regiment. I went for curiosity so when I was with 8 months of service I got 1 week vacation and I decided not to go back to the Quartier Hahahaha I'm a déserteur. Everyone has a different story. Peace from Brazil.

[@GeorgeWashington76]

larirk Hey where you able to get your money when you left?

[@vinicius.rechts]

General Mattis we have a bank account and a card, I withdrew all my money before leave

[@rajanchhetri9080]

I have teeth decayed and latter fulfill .Is there any problem.plz reply

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

Get your teeth fixed before going.

[@tourayyahya8477]

Bro can you please tell me if you have tb desease an it ben treated can they take you please let me know pleaseeee

[@chazzthunder9626]

Can you get a french citizenship after joining?

[@cannonfodder8287]

No. You have to die to get French citizenship

[@jojolafrite9265]

oui a partir de 5 annes de service vous pouvez faire votre demande pour devenir français, a condition que vous ne soyez mal noté

[@shlacked2690]

yes

[@juliehaward7270]

My husbands farm was Reisac 3 company 4 RE

[@vanste9876]

do you get paid monthly after 5 years contract is finished?

[@faddefa7458]

You start getting paid from day one

[@firthlord2904]

Weight cArried on March?

[@Littlest.Viking]

40+ lbs/20+ kg

[@firthlord2904]

Littlest.Viking Cheers

[@mikaelgomes3673]

This guy came here , to help people who wants to join the Legion ! Yes he just stayed 5 months...and his giving his opinion, and information about HIS experiência !! I saw all videos that he made about FFL....still there is people talking shit in their fucking couch . In there parents home . Or watherever . For those , be a man like him and go to FFL !!!! Then talk !

[@ngurahauhnar1181]

Can i go to france with out visa.. To join Foreign légion

[@mirceapadure8159]

Yes

[@RockyMountain947]

If I spent 2 years in jail and was convicted of 3 assaults would they still take me?

[@Littlest.Viking]

Yes, i myself have a colourful record.

[@RockyMountain947]

I'm Canadian, my probation ends in 9 months. From what you're saying (or at least how you're saying it) I get the feeling you think the Canadian military is better. If I could get in the Canadian military after probation would you recommend the Canadian army over the french? I want a physically challenging environment and from what I've heard the french foreign legion sounds much harder. Though this may not be true.

[@Littlest.Viking]

In recent years i would say yes, the Canadian military has become softer in terms of some of the physical points entirely due to the first world way of things nowadays. The Canadian Military is definitely a better fighting force though. If you were to get into a recce platoon or even go on SF selection and get in with CSOR or even JTF2 or CJIRU you will have a much more satisfying career. Initially though, yes, the legion has a higher physical demand during its training. However, my reasons for leaving are not because of difficulty as my number 1 fan joseph cosgrove would have you believe. I simply realized the legion has its reputation, and thats truly all it has. I personally do not wish to dissuade your decision to go and will let you decide for yourself.

[@bluestreak426]

Rob Longo 3 assaults is the prerequisite for Airborne

[@adc-professionalunderwater7775]

What if I just bring my passport?

[@Littlest.Viking]

ALL DIVER DIVER CASEY Thats fine. Anything else just helps with some of the process, on their end, not yours. Being able to prove you can drive can be advantageous as a loy of guys who come there cannot. Some of the guys who were semi drivers or something related were pulled away from the rest of the section for a couple classes to start driver training in castel.

[@sahkkoban]

Did they take your mobilephone?

[@wambooislustigram5789]

back in 2008 they were forbidden, but nowdays i get sometimes videos from comrads so iam unsure but at the trainings iam sure you cant take it with you and at the evening you will sleep like you never had done before and enjoy youre 3-7 hours sleep time.

[@lightspeed2239]

Well going to take you at your word. That you did join. And just say that's 5 month longer than I would have made it.

[@tycoloser]

How long is the farm?

[@faddefa7458]

2 weeks is the training as far as i know

[@chris-bm7jh]

4 weeks , then 3 more months basic training. At the farm they practice hunger deprivation, they feel it toughens the men up with plenty of physical abuse unlike the us military where you get 3 meals a day, another reason why would an american subject themselves to this

[@apogeus2]

do you get paid?

[@minimaxhall]

Roughly 750-800$ a month... so it's not all that great.

[@simonrobson2293]

The only thing i cant get my head round is he has his kepi and other legion items .i did my full time in the british army then jouned legion because when i tried to reenlist british army it was taking too long so i joined la legion ML16 i was a fut fut caporal basically got bored and deserted..The last thing i would have is legion memoribilia.When he also talks about you had a sink to wash your clothes no washing machines it was the same when i was in british army i thought it was normal .Also all armies lock away their weapons when not being used in the armoury Also he mentions not much food i thought the food was good brekfast baguette coffee about 11am baguette and tin of tuna if we were in the camp more training then lunch which was good then training then evening meal which was very good ok i deserted basically i kept asking to go to another regiment kept being declined thought id go off for a few days didnt turn out that way.I dont regret joining deserting yes.But what he is describing is just normal for most infantry unit

[@ЛеоМолинаЛопез]

What about tattoos in the hands? is it a problem for selection?

[@barghastov]

I don't think so, probably depends on what the tattoo depict.

[@Adamson11x]

The chants, especially while marching are a pain in the ass.

[@tony-gg4cw]

French Marines or Foreign legion which to join

[@leocasi405]

French marines

[@ThePainterr]

Is it possible to videos on Drill, french words/phrases and songs most used, and types of PT exercises please. Thanks.

[@dopamine3255]

Is it hard for an english speaking person

[@manolo7854able]

what kind of visa do u need?

[@Littlest.Viking]

you will need to search online for the rules pertaining to your country of origin and travel to france (schengen area). Being from Canada i don't need a visa except for countries like India and Vietnam etc.

[@manolo7854able]

thanks for taking the tame to anwser me. but should i say that im going to the legion or just say to work?

[@jeroenstrompf5064]

Thank you! Very interesting, and such a refreshing source of information, compaired to the usual documantaries

[@muhammedceesay6392]

You are the best,I swear

[@ingsperalta]

Did you know any panamanian in the legion?

[@stefanmuller3936]

Thanks body for all

[@cissedeclercq5567]

hi to all legionairs keep up the spirit its the biggest honneur to serve the blood- brotherhood. its just ones in a life time! but for the rest of your life!

[@BlueBoyInDark070]

how much money i should take with me?

[@wambooislustigram5789]

Enough to get home again.

[@BlueBoyInDark070]

thanks

[@savvastsochataridis1601]

how much they pay you in legion???

[@wambooislustigram5789]

Not enough....900€ arround back in 2008 later then arround 1100€

[@jayjohnson6105]

Hey man just wanted to say your videos have been awesome and alot of help. I am Canadian recently retired from pro baseball I've been turned away from Canadian forces 3 times last 2 years I've been doing a lot of searching and watching videos on FFL I am hoping to go to Paris after Xmas or after my bday which is in Jan. I've had the opportunity to join the Marines about 4 years ago but choose not too. Ive decided to choose FFL after finding out my family history is related to Napoleon looking for a change a new challenge and adventure so you have covered a lot of info which is awesome but curious on a few things 1 is it as bad as they say it is ? Like I've heard they mistreated a lot of people? 2 Are you allowed to contact family after while ? 3 are the tests similar to what CF testing is?

[@Littlest.Viking]

Hey man, im sorry to hear you couldnt get into the CF, it is by far a much better organization. But if you truly do wish to join the legion then go for it, worst case scenario you come back home. To answer your questions, 1 it is bad just in terms of the people and the things they can gey away with, i enjoyed the roughness and ive always loved the military life, but the legion is full of idiots. Yes, you will be able to contact family while back in castel at some point, you will be allowed to purchase a plain cell at some point too. Which tests do you mean? The aptitude tests are similar, but the fitness one is a little different and the interviews are more in-depth in the legion. This is probably because the legion only knows what you tell them, Canada has access to all your files already.

[@jayjohnson6105]

Ya I've always wanted the military life like you I enjoy the roughness I am a grinder so I only have one gear and it's all forward lol. I kinda figured there are bunch of idiots in the FFL just by watching docs lol . At what point in training or into the 5 years do they ship you off to Afgan ? I heard but wasn't 100 % on it that they ship you out to get combat experience right away that true ?

[@Littlest.Viking]

The amount of bs and complete morons there was ultimately why i chose to leave and move on from the military life and create a new life for myself, one that i control. Being in the legion absolutely does not guarantee combat, I talked to an American who has been 2REP for 3 years and seen nothing. Another South African 2REP guy, same thing. Tons of guys have been nowhere. And 2REP is supposed to be the nonstop action reg't. All the guys I was friends with who were 2REP have moved to other regiments.

[@jayjohnson6105]

I can see it being hard to trust someone like that to watch your 6 without having to look behind you every second to see if they really do or not. I can see why you left can't fix stupid right deff don't wanna get shit from friendly fire cause they are idiots lol

[@Littlest.Viking]

Sorry, didnt see your reply till now. Yeah man, it got to the point where i was like, "i can do so much more with my life than this place." Now dont get me wrong, some guys need it, but most are extremely unhappy there and when you leave, especially after just 5 years, you have nothing translatable into the world. I figured it was best i make something of myself now instead of later when everyone else has something going for them. I had a huge drinking problem before when i was in tje CF, its the military culture, and i know i would jave ended up like that again.

[@paulnicholson7604]

There is nothing particularly hard about the "Farm" I was at La Jasse in 1980 I enjoyed the training.Switch on and get stuck in and its a enjoyable experience

[@wambooislustigram5789]

1980 and now are different in evry way. Its harder its much more proffesionaly then it was back then. You cant compare this times. Its like you would compare cars from 1920 and today sure both drives but thats all they have together.

[@paulnicholson7604]

I dident say it was easy and it was very Professional and very brutal ,basic training is just tha,t you don't start training properly till you get to your regiment ,with all due respect I completed my contact I did not leave after 4 months and assume I know something about life in the legion .Training never stops in the legion it's a continuous process

[@wambooislustigram5789]

I dont wanted to sound rude just say how it is i served my 5 years as well and renewed my contract 2 times for 6 months even, so yes. But i also respect the one who tries and fails more then the one who never tries.

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Wamboois Lustigram honest question, would you recommend the legion? ... I'm considering joining but one thing that holds me back is the thought of living with potential Rapists, homosexuals and pedophiles, whether it's true or not I don't know I've just heard some stories

[@Milianaire]

Looking forward to more videos, trying to get vision surgery to avoid any dumb shit before going. I know for a fact it will be seen as a weakness.

[@Littlest.Viking]

Ill be putting videos up every tuesday until i run out of ideas :p And yes, thats a good idea, not needing glasses will certainly add to your chances of acceptance.

[@mrjmercer1989]

On my God you had to cut your own bread

[@Pfsif]

There is something very unmilitary about this guy.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

@victor What do you me he 'just left" after 5 months? he signed on for 5 years.

[@josephcosgroveF4fl]

@victor so what is your point ?

[@armysimp]

@victor how can you leave if your signed a contract?

[@dusanserbianhammerdzakic2942]

@victor how much money they get in those first 4 months?

[@dusanserbianhammerdzakic2942]

@victor yeah I know that,but some say that in begging u get much more around 3000$ in one month and other 3 months regular 1450

[@kamiurahcruz2897]

What's up dude is there any way i could get your email to write you and ask a few questions