Marine Reacts (Part 3/4) to French Foreign Legion Training - Jungle

[@Fire_And_Iron]

I’m an Old School US Army Paratrooper and I definitely think that officers and enlisted should go through training together. Watching this from my room in the VA hospital.

[@javiolold-school777]

Awesomeeeeeee

[@gabriel-xk1bg]

The name of the spaniar is ADC Lopez (ADC is like Master sarge in the USMC). I had the honor to meet him and be trained by him back in 2005. he retired from the legion in 2009, now works for the guyana environment ministry hunting illegal miners. his ninck name in the legion was "le diable du la foret" the devil of the jungle. At the opening ceremony of my course he said, the jungle can be the paradise or hell depends on your mentality and determination, and to know how hell looks like you must visit it and I am the devil. I will never forget this words. Nice video by the way !!

[@andresil8330]

gabriel iturbe thanks for sharing, very interesting

[@jonnygifford989]

he sounds like a stone cold badass, I'm sure many legionaires are...

[@frenchdragon2]

ADC is the abbreviation of Adjudant Chef. It is the equivalent of Senior Chief Warrant, although is France it is a Non-com rank. I know the students of Saint Cyr, the French West Point, must spend 2-3 months (if I remember) in training in Guyane in order to graduate. I do not believe their recruits spend two years there, more likely 2 months. The 3rd REI (Regiment Etranger d’Infantrie) is the one based in Guyane for which one of the principal missions is to patrol and guard the European Space Programs launch site. The regiment is composed of a little less than 700 men. Etre et Durer - 3e RPIMa

[@Wayne72LEVRAI]

@@frenchdragon2 Actually the units that come to do an internship there probably stay only 2 months yes, but the legionaries training much longer.

[@fistihalfnoichhalffrench3411]

One of the most respected man in the legion. A tough son of a bitch. The tougher i ever met

[@jkara7843]

Général Lecointre : « On ne fait de grandes choses qu'en étant au milieu des hommes, pas au-dessus d'eux » ... " we achieve great things only by being among men, not above them"

[@yannicklebreton4683]

Tellement vrai et cela permet d'avoir une meilleure idée de la situation. Legio patria nostra.

[@ogamiitto8627]

Napoléon likes this. :)

[@gapyt2825]

As a Dutch marine been through the jungle commando training in French Guyana. Those legionaires guys are legit! The Spaniard is great.

[@JamesonsTravels]

They sure look the part. Bravo is all I can say. Love the attitude in them.

[@ow8762]

GAP YT ben je nu nog steeds marinier?

[@gapyt2825]

O W nee 92 tm 97.

[@corporalcheflegionnair2752]

as an former legionnair , served 2 years in french guyana 3rei i can say that every unit who came to train with us where pretty impressed legio patria nostra

[@laurentlecanu6547]

My father is a former Commando Marine in France (equivalent to Navy Seals). Officer and enlisted train together, it is critical to cohesiveness. And by the way, during training, there is no ranking.

[@christopheschitter1883]

Ils sont supérieurs aux navy seals

[@yannicklebreton4683]

@@christopheschitter1883 pas si sûr que ça mais dans tous les cas ils sont en haut de l'affiche niveau performance, spécialisation. Nos CM n'ont rien a envier à d'autres.

[@kiranandrews9710]

Officers, Warrant officers and enlisted train together in Special Forces, Rangers, SEALs, USAF Pararescue

[@oliwolf5324]

il n'y a pas d'équivalent a la légion!!!

[@paul-emmanuelarestan2395]

Being a legionnaire is the closest thing to being a monk. A warrior monk.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I like that analogy.

[@paul-emmanuelarestan2395]

They can't get married, own a car or property for the 1st 5 years, and their bank account is under their new name.

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

Warrior monks that are regulars in the red light district when they're off duty ;-)

[@squakrock]

warrior monks are religious soldiers

[@AP-dq8ci]

Completely agree, like the way you see it, as french we have to be proud of them, the legion is one of our national treasures.

[@peakayplane7075]

French Guiana the most intense place on Earth. It takes a desperate man to fight for country that does not belong to him. Best time of my life

[@JamesonsTravels]

It’s an amazing bunch. The physiology behind it is something. Modern day Spartans.

[@domdole]

Yes to the fourth part never enough of Légion étrangère

[@JamesonsTravels]

On it. It’s really good. The rest of the jungle then Middle East.

[@Holydecipher]

I‘m all for it.

[@44Bravo]

@@JamesonsTravels could you make a reaction video for this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIubqJmNottgb5I

[@AmericaRocks1969]

I served with some Legionnaires in Iraq, Great Damn Soldiers. I'm a Marine who served 4 active years, then 5 Reserve, then 17 active in the U.S. Army. Retired now. I've served with British Marines and Army, Australian Marines, a 4 year assignment with NATO allowed me to serve with a LOT of different military units in the world. I've seen and done a lot in the military after 26 years and 7 deployments. And I respect the hell out of the French Legionnaires. They are tough as hell, and they live the same/similar creed that we do as Marines. Their word is Gold. They'll be there.....

[@timrobertsgb]

Australia doesn’t have Marines .……

[@ADVtheMISSIONARY]

@skankhunt42 Australia Does NOT have any Units designated "Marines" the closest sounding is the "Marine specialist" which is logistics

[@Frank-dr3ki]

Have you served with any Portuguese force or regiment? I think they were around at that time

[@humanerasmus1561]

My son was a paratrooper in the Foreign Legion and I was para qualified in the SADF,and from the training stories my son told me,the foreign legion training is pretty hard core

[@Ouragan1111]

While in the Armed Forces, I have seen these guys around. What I can say is that they commend respect. They don't talk or mingle with the regular military personnel. They are simply apart and have their own agenda. Incredible corps spirit. Highly professional and real solid war machines able to operate in the most extreme condition with no logistics behind. The Legion is something absolutely incredible.

[@TheRentalJourney]

2REP 14 years ago. I was a lost whiny kid before I joined. The Legion cured that.

[@JamesonsTravels]

thanks brother. we have a live chat Saturday at 1200 est. A few legionaries attend.

[@petergambling671]

Massive respect from London uk you are the most respected soldiers in the world

[@deathskunk3]

Would really appreciate a fourth part. So much respect for these hardcore men Definitely enjoying your commentary too

[@JamesonsTravels]

It’s coming. Make sure to sub and click the bell for when it comes out.

[@kimiOfDieLinke]

Foreign Legion is considered the most bad ass "standard" infantry to mess with - and seeing this, I would absolutely agree with that.

[@miketangolima]

That jungle video shows part of the CEFE training course for the 'aide moniteur en forêt' or Assistant training jungle instructor qualification. The spanish guy is a legend in the FFL, Adjudant-Chef Lopez who retired a few years ago. One thing about the paratroop regiments is that EVERYONE jumps, from the Colonel to the cooks and clerks.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Lopez was a tough warrior. Anyone should be proud to fight and serve with him. That the way it should be. If you want to wear jump wings you should jump with your boys.

[@erwin7683]

I m french n i can tell u la légion étrangère is awesome. This guys choose to left their country to fight for France. They ve a crazy training n survivor skillz. La légion étrangère ve incredible history of battle. For me they r the most respectfull army part with chasseur alpin. Un grand respect à vous, merci pour se que vous faites pour nous 🇫🇷💪🏻

[@tobyeledario8623]

I was an officer in the French Military. Our training is the same as the soldiers, the standard is the same. Through training we are treated as regular soldiers, we are officers in training, you cannot ask your men to do things you are capable of doing and do best. We have more pressure on because we hold our achievements to the highest std , we want to exceed the standard not be at std.

[@delcarsdungeon]

One of the reasons I never re-enlisted (Navy) was the separation between officers and enlisted, it felt like a caste system. In short, yes, training together is better for morale.

[@peterscotney1]

British army was the same !

[@wm_survival]

In Chilean Marines ALL of us graduate from the same basic training. Officers and NCOs have to go and pass the same training at the same and unique Training Center to become a Marine. Officers and NCO have different schools for the rest of things, such specialties, but the basic combat training is at the same place for everyone, from the General Commander to the last Private. Officers are all from the Naval Academy and NCOs from the NCO school mainly and a very minimum that first were drafted and had the chance to apply for the school b Great content on your site Devil Dog!! Marines ate the same everywhere!!

[@pershingrifles4735]

I thank everyone here for your services. My son is at his 1st duty station. He’s in the Army in Korea.

[@fred9267]

I'm french and my Turkish jewish grandfather joined the legion in 39 against Germany. Legion is a sacred institution for me and i love this series of videos from your interesting and experimented point de vue.

[@robertpastabox575]

Bravo

[@davidlacoste]

Merci à ton grand-père.

[@alilou92ibouchannel]

Merci à papy. Legio patria nostra

[@bigornek]

A sayng in the Legion: " Pain is weakness leaving the body"

[@JamesonsTravels]

we have that in the Corps as well.

[@tombson1770]

Thats a sayng in every country tbh

[@jarodgabel7631]

French guy here in Military High School hoping to become an officer. When we did 2 weeks in Canjuers (my first two weeks close to the Military life), the first thing that shocked us was the Légionnaire who was driving the bus. Strict and funny at the same time. He wasn't tall (around 5ft5, maybe smaller), but damn he was impressive. He was from Ukraine i think, i swear you didn't want to mess with that guy. Légionnaires are very respected in the army in general. Talking about Jungle, this training facility is called the CEFE (Equatorial Forest Training Center) located in French Guyana. As told in the video, french officers go there to train with soldiers. However, you must go through physical exams before going there. It has the reputation to be one of the hardest part of the 3 years in Saint-Cyr, the school for Army officers.

[@JamesonsTravels]

The training looks rough however critical to being a good jungle war fighter.

[@isaiahgrey2458]

As a Ukrainian-American this makes me proud to hear my genetic homeland is doing itself proud in the FFL.

[@alexandre4466]

saixy

[@davidlacoste]

@@isaiahgrey2458 I live in Guyane, and met some Légionnaires. I can tell you that back in the 2000s (not sure now) there were a lot of slavic people from different eastern european countries. They were probably the most representated ethnic group in the Légion at the time. I remember a Légion PT teacher (a NCO in charge of the gym) who was clearly slavic (i didn't dare to ask where he was from) and who was like twice my build for the same size (i'm 1,84 m and 90 kg for comparison) and look like a wall. I was about sure that if i had the weird idea to punch him in the chest, it would be more painful to me than to him and he wouldn't even need to move.

[@rienzitrento8397]

That training is insane. Thanks for showing and talking through it. Total respect to the Legionaries. More please

[@jean-philippeschmitt2501]

The legion does not joke around. "Walk or die" that what they say. I serve with them in Desert storm, and was glad to be on there side.

[@jean-philippeschmitt2501]

During training with had a guy that did not shower for 7 days, we clean him. He complain to the captain. Captain response, you lucky s.o.b, I would use bleach instead of soap.

[@PasDeBrasFR]

Don't forget all these types of videos are severly watered down because of the camera crew...

[@JamesonsTravels]

I know. I try to use older ones for that reasons. Recent stuff is even worse with the PC crew. that is where i fit in trying to keep it real.

[@HateAndSmile]

Camera crew or just a reporter is annoying as hell cuz it distracts you and can even become a scapegoat to relief some stress. Though I've seen reporter in Africa getting heatstroke, stung by a scorpion and all kind of mishaps and still managed to get on camera some live action.

[@quadmeister]

HateAndSmile its not because of that.. its because they also do very dangerous stuff that cant be seeing by other people and other nations

[@ApollonBE]

I was an army officer in the Swiss Armed Forces and all officers have to do the same training as the soldiers as they start at the same point. I found this a good approach as all officers know what their soldiers go throw and the soldiers have more respect. Officers should not be elite, they just have another function.

[@MrMullemann]

WHAT..... Officers are the elite leading troops in combat....But again, what do you know Swiss Officer.... Loooong time since you guys saw combat....

[@denisddd9362]

@@MrMullemann its the same in the idf, every officer started as a basic enlisted

[@hardcharging]

Do you know what the difference is between a Lieutenant and a Private First Class? The Private First Class got promoted once. Officers depending on the country will be held to higher expectations, and those who started as enlisted men command far more respect from their men immediately than any college graduate turned commission.

[@robstafford8306]

AppollonBE. From the uk that’s a great observation. From the Uk and Never served in the military. But knew a lot of guys who were being sponsored, to progress to officer training, through University. In all branches they had to do camps and the vast majority worked hard to not upset the regular soldiers/sailors and air crew technicians etc. The really strong NCO tier in the British military is also significant. Once again great comment!

[@contrerasfrederic6058]

At this point I gotta say. The worst part of my training was the "cold training" Being stationed on th ridge of a mountain,no fire obviously (make a good target) No mouvement,,snown falling. Eating cold combat ration. 4 people of my platoon had to be rushed to hospital for hypothermia. The cold is worst than anything my friend. Raining all day and freezing at night. I actually cried seeing the sunrise...

[@chriscro4615]

How long have you been in legion? And big respect to you

[@Siddich]

not foreign legion, but yes. crossing a river during winter -20deg C at night and the sun can feel warm at 6 o‘clock in the morning...

[@contrerasfrederic6058]

@@Siddich That's where i learned that you need to avoid wet in cold climate at all cost. It's deadly. Even if during the day you sweat digging your fox hole or something,you need to undress as soon has sweat. Cause during night,that sweat will suck up your heat :o

[@contrerasfrederic6058]

@@chriscro4615 I trained with the Legio in French Guyana but I WAS however part of another group,I cant tell much more. However the Commando Marine vdo of Jamesons Travels is a good hint ;)

[@PalleRasmussen]

I live in Greenland, I prefer cold to heat.

[@turbosfarmingvideos7663]

Good day Sir. I served in the Legion. Best 5 years of my life. Thank you for your honesty.

[@Yoshin3000]

Yes. I like the idea of enlisted and officers do boot camp together. We had that in Germany when I was in Training, in 1990. But as far as I know they changed quite some time ago and run them separated.

[@stevbarto]

Spaniard to the guy with a fever: "You better stay here, its what the civilians would do." Damn. Dude has yellow fever and he gets one last shot in.

[@jebgue3]

He looks and sounds hardcore alright.

[@0xggbrnr]

I'm not in the military, but these breakdowns are fascinating. Today, I learned what "SERE training" is. Crazy!!

[@pershingrifles4735]

My 2 brother’s are Devil Dogs. Well, they’re out now. One was in Vietnam. He’s since retired from Baltimore Police. The other did Embassy duty in Somalia and was Recon Marine. He’s now a negotiator and an Apostle. My father was with the 82nd. I attempted but they kept denying me. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. They said I have to be off meds and seizure free for 5 yrs. I took myself off once. That lasted for a year. Bad idea. I opened my eyes to see the paramedics loading me in the truck. I had a seizure. I salute all of you.

[@stephendall2329]

When I attended SERE training all ranks were training together, nobody wore any rank badges, there were E3 to 04 in our class. Everyone was treated the same.

[@aristaeus2514]

Yes to the combined training enlisted/nco/officer. During my basic training we would have 2 sets of staff (the ones in training with you and the ones that actually where the instructors) It allowed the officers in particular to learn how to deal with all kinds of guys under stress and having to take responsibilty for them as well. That's really extra tough doing the toughest basic training my country has to offer and then having some extra intsructions and leadership while also being held accountable for other people's failings all the time. You can imagine my respect for them after we passed, I legit looked up to those officers.

[@mtndew4746]

Compare that to dying for a 22 year old who went to college...

[@TheMrg100]

Yes, we need part 4. Thank you.

[@JamesonsTravels]

On it. Coming out soon. It’s a split between jungle and desert.

[@brianlamb8919]

The Legion is awesome,God bless all the men that make it through the training.

[@dennis12dec]

French Guiana is an Overseas Department of France, a piece of the French Republic in South America.

[@max075000]

I like a lot when the major of the trill said... " They call me the Divel... But when you have to visit the Evel, better is to have the best guide"...

[@33edc]

Yes to Officers training with enlisted. I was a Army Officer and it took me awhile to gain respect of my NCO's and it would quicken the time it takes to build strong relationships between NCO's and JMO's

[@calvinroyals6463]

To train in jungle use a jungle. 1967 I was in the Artillery our jungle training was at Ft Sill OK. Training all ranks together gives you confidence in the man next to you and your officer

[@patmat.]

2:12 Absolutely yes ! For many reasons, officers must share the real life mud with the troops, not 24/7 but often, applies to any leader incl. civilians.

[@sheldonberg125]

Never spent a day in the military. I regret that. Jameson strikes me as the real deal. These legionaries are the real deal. I’ll be 50 next year and I’m out of shape and soft. I wish when I was younger I had entered the military. I don’t know if I could have done it but I wish I had tried. You can’t live life over. That is something a young man should consider seriously. I have a lot of respect for marines, legionnaires and other people who have served seriously in other militaries.

[@jim8718]

My dad was a royal marine. Havent seen your vid on this but before i do i will clear 2 issues. 1 he busted me from a small child to be diciplined. 2 he was not a bully shouting. He guided me, a few slaps maybe but this was in the 80s. Royal marines are pros not bullies 🖒 I do like your vids and have seen quite a few mate. Have subbed and liked the ffl ones, stay well and thanks.

[@savotienbento4917]

"Don't ask a man to do what you can't do yourself, or else he'll never respect you"

[@jharvey5540]

words to live by

[@hugueslevistre5519]

Hi , The French legion are not mercenaries! They are soldiers paid by the French army (government),it is a sub branch of the regular army that only take order from the president . The reason why the it has this structure is started in 1830 ,king Louis Phillipe 1 wanted a army that was not bonded on family members so that there going to war they would not got homesick etc ,and when these soldiers dyed that they have no families that wanted a sort of will (money ). There where at that time in 1830 many ex military man wondering in France that served in the napoleonic army that did many campaigns and where on hold able! So king Louis give these man a place again ,they had many nationalities in it At that time ,Pruisische ,spanich, Dutch even Russian . So the corps was born whit that base ,independent man of many nationalities gathered in a army that was more loyal than the normal regular army . They have only one contract of 5years !only one contract! You sign for 5 years and can sign after those 5 years back 5 years ,on 15 years of duty you have the right for a pension ,ore shorter you can stop only if you payed your price in blood . So when you got severe wounded in combat for the nostra (that is the name legionairs use for there new home ,la nostra )you have the right to stay in a pension in the south of France special for legionnaires that where left whit handicap ore a pension ,and it is free for legionaries! The program you are watching is a program that is made a little bit more presentable on the media ,it is softened up ,really believe me . I served the French army in the early 90 and and did exercise whit meany branches of the French army including the legion ,and spend several times in kazerns (army camps) and small fiscal abuse in the French army is normal .we called it “ une petite claque de bon functionment “what means in English a smal slap to better function! Believe me you learn fast ,and depending on whit corps ,parra troops ,legionaries,marine infantry ,the treatment is different. How harder the branch how more fiscal it gets ,not in exercise . But it stays in normal proportions...only in the legion than you are properties of France ,and France works different that other country’s in Europe they are not in the nato and that gives them a separate statute . So yes the legionnaires get the heavy shit , there is also a code under older legionaries father 3 ore 5 years ,and this code is “the red list “! This list under only legionaries ,no officers ore other ,is the first men you get rid of in a big campagne ore war ,it is mostly the most brutal officer ore under officer that made life shit in the legion you get rid of ! If you desert and you are caught in France 20 years afther that you deserted jou go to jail , no exemptions. You cane not join the legion if you have children ore if you are older than 40 years . Only under officers and officer are given French nationalities in the legion ,no legionaries (1 class soldiers )get a French passport in the legion ,only after you did your 5 years ore payed whit blood for France you can get a nationality that you asked ,it can be French ,but not when you serve . So a French citizen that joins the legion will get a other nationalities,sometime if you don’t want the change your name the keep your name ,that is the case you don’t want ore have to start your life whit a clean slate. Everybody in the French army ho wants to grade up must start as soldier second class and ,than first class soldier ,than ,corporal ,corporal chef ,sergeant,etc . Everybody goes down in the chain ,so if you are a polish lieutenant of 35 and go to the legion you start as legionaries even generals . It is the only army that celebrates is defeats ,they don’t celebrate victories. Legionair code ,7 codes Here are some ,( I can give you al if you want ) 1 you are a volunteer and serve France whit honer and fidelity. 2 every legionair is your brother in arms ,what ever his religion ,nationalities etc. 3 respect your traditions and loyalty to your chefs and legion 4 be proud to be legionair 6 mission is sacred,you execute that mission until the end even if you have to die. 7 in combat ,you stay professional ,treat your enemy whit respect ,never left your wounded and dead behind and your arms . They are alway aces able in 12h ,full operational in meany parts of the world . The selection is for a few weeks and than you go to castlnau darieux ore beter “la fèrme” ther you are formed and after your formation and march of two delays you earn your white kepi, it is than that your training and profession start . It stayed hard ,even when you are a brother in arms . Legionair is a legionair ,first than a soldiers ,and they are though. I served in the regular army and that was quite hard fiscal and mentally , even when you are a veteran ore in the army for 5 ore more years ,they send you everywhere,where France has ex colonies ore stations ,South America central Africa , etc . Legionaries don’t have the right to marry in the first five years ore first contract after your second contract you get permission to bye a car,marry a wife etc . It is demanding ,but no mercenary !! I hoop you have som good info now ,if not you can ask me more . Kind regards Levistre hugues “louis”

[@dicksimo76]

Mon dieu Mon roi et ma patrie 😉✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tomf3150]

Fiscal abuse huh ?

[@hugueslevistre5519]

Tom F Yes , physical abuse . When treating in the fire rang ,I was in crawling positions to shoot my famas and it jammed. I informed my fire rang officer and first ting he did was giving me a kick in the ribs ,on because... That is som simple example ,I can mention dozen of these actions. When you where drafted,it was worse ,after a 4month training and you have your berets ,it was not so frequently, in the legion it is not different. Even a bit more commen .

[@Syl75]

The French Foreign Legion was integrated into the regular army after the attempt of coup against De Gaulle in 1961 in which three regiments of the Legion took part (the first foreign parachute regiment, the first foreign cavalry regiment and the fifth foreign infantry regiment). Before that the FFL was an independent corps, a kind of paramilitary unit, and with this event the French government realized that it was a problem. So, to avoid this happens again, FFL became part of the regular army and its command structure.

[@JerzyFeliksKlein]

Since when is France not in NATO?

[@rtvl3405]

Absolutely. I had the most respect for prior enlisted grunt officers during my tours.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Heard in training frequently.. "When you get deployed, throw the Geneva Convention over your right shoulder." Danish Army.

[@Kahuna010]

Danish Army lol

[@TeflonBon-p1v]

@@Kahuna010 Don't lol dude, the Danes were getting forward-deployed just the same as the US boys. They ain't no joke

[@Flymochairman1]

Hello all at Survival Russia!

[@19estrangerolly86]

Some of the best and proudest years of my life serving between 2006 to 2011. Was hard to move on after injury but i remember every day when i open my eyes and when i spend time with my family.

[@jamesmunce4977]

The legion are excellent because of there discipline and the discipline in the legion is just as tuff as the training so both formed together makes that perfect soldier for myself being aformer legionnaire who served in dijibouti for 2years as. Re con. Was a very tuff experience but at the same time was mind blowing always prepared always ready for anything that came our way. Tuffer than the rest.

[@utsavthapa4784]

yes part 4.....honest and straight to the point.I would like to see your view on the show "Bad lad's army" and how you see it.

[@JamesonsTravels]

i will take a look.

[@secourismeenmilieuhostile4785]

Proud to be forming by OR6 LOPEZ (the instructor on video)... Ex combat medic in FFL 21 YEARS. Happy to serve with US troups in many bad place from Mogadiscio to Afghanistan...

[@JamesonsTravels]

Awesome. Very tough work being a combat medic. Check out the live stream tomorrow at 12est. Legion brother will be joining.

[@wmgroner]

I went to ranger school. We have officers and enlisted together. all rank comes off.

[@JamesonsTravels]

That is the best idea. Rangers are doing it right.

[@wmgroner]

@@JamesonsTravels well, we still have our problems. but we work it out

[@daved5737]

william Groner same in Switzerland

[@fredcollins8919]

Good

[@fredcollins8919]

Rangers, like Marines, train superbly endlessly (for decades) & operate often in jungles around the world (eg. Philippines, Okinawa, Thailand, El Salvador, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Panama etc -closely located to & geographically very similar to Guyana).....

[@brunosousa2713]

Here in Portugal, the training in special operations (rangers) the training there aren't any rankings. Officers, Sargent, soldiers, the is togheter.

[@minder4u1]

Really enjoy your comments etc, I'm a Brit in California, throughly enjoy your channel

[@drewnielson6472]

I agree infantry training should be the same across all levels.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Makes the most sense.

[@vikingcsm]

In the British army I went on several specialist courses, machine gun pl comd, Recce and sniper instructor and all had a mix of officers and other ranks. It makes no odds really we were all in the same boat and given similar comd appointments.

[@MrMoggyman]

The French Foreign Legion are the toughest, meanest, soldiers that you could ever wish to run into as an enemy. This attitude is trained into them, as is the honor of being part of the Legion. Remember that they fight to the death. No man left standing. In French Indo China that happened. They will fight and fight for the honor of the Legion until they are all dead, even in a situation where they are hopelessly outnumbered or surrounded. They are most certainly the soldiers you want on your side in any conflict. Brave, courageous, tough, and resilient.

[@benmcwilliam1648]

Love your channel pal 👍❤️ , you break it all in to layers ...... Cracking job , my man ,all the best derby england 👍😉✌️

[@jean-louishayot7566]

I am from Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. It is a stopping point before you go to French Guiana. It is considered the most brutal jungle warfare. Remember it is part of the Amazon so the environment is rough. Yes all should have the same train. From bottom to top. You have more respect for your superiors that way.

[@TheBunnyodeath]

yeah thank you. this is great. to hear a marine like you speak with respect to another force I really appreciate it. your all buisness and that means your honest and know your shit. thank you for that it's nice to know an honest American.

[@sab-ik6wv]

Excellent show! There the best : Legio Patria Nostra! the legion is our country!

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks. I am a big fan of the legion.

[@TheDeshi100]

Respect sir for such humble and honest comments

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks brother.

[@Chapineofthe69]

Yes, go on with part 4 plz. I'm French and I like a lot your comments. About PC, this report was shot in 2005 (you can see a calendar in part 1 video around 6:30) and include a lot of thing that are not ok in most countries by 2020 standards. I think in France by 2020 they are not considered ok either. My point is, that if the report would have been shot in 2020 those part wouldn't be filmed anymore, but would still happen. Also, I would like to add that legionnaires that goes to the Guyana course are fully formed in France, that why they are taking the class with officers. Note that FFL is not considered special forces and is a force of around 10k men. Sure they are rougher than your standard infantry battalion but not to the point of "commandos marines" (french navy seal, you could also make a "react" video of those one, I'd love that!) or "commando parachutiste" even though one of the most famous foreign legion unit is the 2REP, 2nd foreign paratroopers regiment. And one last information for you, did you know that French legionnaires can obtain french citizenship before five year by "sang versé" or spilled blood, if they get wounded in combat. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@JamesonsTravels]

After being in Paris in the September protests I saw the tough side of the French police and military. The ffl always interested me. Part 4 is ready however fighting with copy-write issues with producer. Ahh. It’s a commentary video and far use. Thanks for watching.

[@kris4897]

Thanks for your opinion and sharing your experience as a marine.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Look like some good warriors. Make sure to check our the others in the series.

[@patrickmchargue7122]

Officers and regulars should train together. Your points are valid for why.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Makes the post sense. An offer with a history degree going to OCS and TBS then telling a Gunny what to do it just plain dumb.

[@artrunningbear3599]

Yes in special forces all officers worked with us in the same training great respect with your buds and officer. Not the same in in regular army.

[@shawngallagher5064]

I went through the US Army MP Corps back in 96, we had an officer through out basic training was an E2, right after basic we phased into AIT and he received his butter bar.

[@jsullivan1082]

I was enlisted before I commissioned. There are discrepancies in the training. At the same time there is additional training that officers go through, the thinking and strategy part of warfare. Ideal training would put everyone at the same base, but enlisted soldiers honestly don't need to know a lot of that stuff.

[@frame3139]

“Why are they yelling” “I had no idea they’d shave our heads” and on and on I could go

[@jean-louishayot7566]

I am glad to have found your channel. It is refreshing.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Welcome!

[@michaelswinehart2788]

One of the worst experiences i ever had was having a sack put over my head and taken hostage. And it was done during a training excersize. Mind boggling to say the least.

[@HateAndSmile]

Out of all the hardships in Guyane, one of the most difficult things would be to survive a night alone in the jungle. Snakes, scorpions and spiders all around you, mouches-feu occasionally, though you just have to be careful not to piss them off, Caïmans and other tasty delicacies that live in water (depends on who will become the meal) , jaguars and pumas (who are damn good swimmers), flies (with dinge and malaria) and ants.... The ants in rage over 30 to 50 Sq meters around me, from dusk till dawn, I was praying for the rain....Guyane - loved it.

[@janfalcon2020]

We always respected the officers that were enlisted before going officer more that the ones that didnt.

[@thomasalegredelasoujeole9998]

yeah, Guyana is the one test in French military, spec ops, legion etc. It separates the chaff.

[@relozekoot]

I used to be the signals specialist at Camp Szuts in Guyane between 1990/1991. (3rei/ccs/strans) Before that i was assigned to 3rei/2cie/sk, with my chef de section A/C Romero, and CO Cne Mahon de Monaghan.. Good memories.

[@louisdebarbarin2201]

The best in the world 😍🇨🇵🇨🇵

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks for the comment. Make sure to check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDNg4WsotyKoZo. Part 4. Most coming. Make sure to sub for more good ones.

[@florinangelo6851]

Long live thw Forces From around the whorld... and i hope that all the CLEAN SOUL AND CLEAN HEARTHED GUYS, find oportunity and the capabilty at once ... and have the change 😍♠️♥️😎✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽☯️☪️✡✝️🕉🍃🌍🌏🌎

[@Andrewza1]

I agree that officer should train along side enlisted. İt helps both sides.

[@kampfoppa9961]

Jeder Unteroffizier und alle höeren Ränge habe bei der Bundeswehr zuvor die gleiche Ausbildung genossen wie ein Rekrut usw.(Genannt Grundausbildung) die zu meiner Zeit 3 Monate war (Meine Dienstzeit als SaZ 8 Mannschaften 89-97) danach kam die sogenannte Spezialgrundausbildung die auch 3 Monate lief, Dies war dann die Ausbildung die auf dem entsprechendenm Waffensystem ausgebildet wurde ,bei mir war es der PzMrs im PzGrenBtl 32. Wir hatten besseren Respekt weil wir wussten das unsere Vorgesezten das gleich durchmachten wie wir als Sie uns hart aber im nachhinein gut ausbildeten . Also Ja jeder Soldat , egal ob Unteroffizierrang oder höher sollte die gleiche Ausbildung machen wie der ich nenns mal kleine Soldat !!!!!! Das Tragen 2:54 eines Verwundeten Kameraden haben wir bei uns im Btl auch so gelernt . es spwart etwas Kraft und man klann sich besser bewegen .

[@hunterphfr]

I served with a guy that had done five years in the Legion. He got malaria in Guyana.

[@walterradcliffe5639]

If you fight together, you train together. Brothers in arms.

[@henrik2518]

An officer that hasn't gone through the same training as a regular soldier isn't a officer - he is a clerk.

[@JamesonsTravels]

That's about right. He is a manager not warrior.

[@henrik2518]

@@JamesonsTravels Manager, possibly the most dangerous thing in the military.

[@neilmoulden5323]

What they don't show is the sergeant beating the crap out of the slacker.

[@robertthomas9803]

OMG! This brings back 'good' memories. First of all, you don't get malaria from drinking the water. I did 2 years in 3 eme REI, Guyane. It is infested with malaria and amoebic dysentery , and also other exotic diseases, including a charming form of leprosy. We took chloroquine phosphate(nivaquine) 6/7 days for malaria. It raised our heart rates by an average of 10 beats/minute, and could affect eye sight. Still, there was resistance. I got the disease 3 or 4 times in Guyane. Just took more nivaquine. I got amoebic dysentery multiple times. The last time, was just before I returned to metropole. It lasted about a year. Full duty the whole time. BTW, that Spanish instructor, is a legend. After my time. There are multiple youtube videos about him. He didn't do all that time in Guyane at one time. you can only do 2 years at a time. He returned multiple times.

[@Mrkay13]

These days the guys do 3 years out there and not 2. Myself I was there 92-94. Great times LPN

[@robertthomas9803]

@@Mrkay13 Do other regiments outre mer allow 3 years now? (BTW, no more BMC?)

[@Mrkay13]

@@robertthomas9803 Only Guyane and yes BMC or Le Puff closed I think in 95. After I left ;)

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

Yes, Officers need to show their metal!

[@JeremyUSA]

Where I come from, military service is compulsory. Every man has to go. That is absolutely a huge benefit for society in general but that's a separate topic. The only time everyone trains together is during Bootcamp. During Bootcamp (four months when I was there), they evaluate on who is going to go to "Officer school", who is going to the "NCO" school, and who not. After the three months of "leadership" training, we all reunited together. It doesn't seem to work well and I think they've changed it since. The problem was that you bond with each other during boot, you all know what I'm talking about. You become friends for life; so when it comes time to return from your individual Leadership schools, you are now their superior, not their friend. That transition can be difficult at times. I think it will be better to be allocated to a different group entirely. There will be plenty of time to bond since the training continues for over a year. My 2 cents.

[@roberthaibi2304]

Nothing but respect for French Foreign Legion. Their Officers run the same gauntlet as the newbies do. Lead by example. That's the way to be a leader.

[@Billjrish]

Yes add part four. Great content.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jeroom98]

That jungle instructor is a real legend there and now retired. That training is probably one of the hardest military training in the world.

[@AP-dq8ci]

“Despite being French ?” Ah sir come on you better than that ;)

[@gasbri6995]

i think he forgot Lafayette who came to USA to save their ass from the English XD

[@winstonsmith480]

Ah.. he's just having fun. The Americans and French have a long brotherhood in creating and defending western democracy. Like all good siblings, we f*ck with each other, but we got each other's backs if anyone tries to f*ck with either of us.

[@AP-dq8ci]

Winston Smith ahah yeah man, agree 100%, and we gonna need that in the coming years, didn’t take the remark bad, I actually think it’s funny, I like the fact we can joke about ourselves, it’s important. Just sometimes the systematic stupid french bashing can be annoying, but all good !

[@natas0733]

Senior drill sergeant mcfadden was an 82nd airborne sfc. He would say "anybody who doesnt like me and thinks im an asshole is welcome to meet me at the tree line" Constantly challenging people to the treeline to fight. Nobody took him up on it lol.

[@rtyuioP9000]

Things I heard in general military training "Do you guys think you have earned a doctor's visit?" "Don't talk to recruit [X] he has a failing virus and he will infect you if you talk to him" "I'm from the old fashion way, you will be too." "Heat strokes are a sign that you didn't take care of yourself." "Good is good, not good is do it again." "You may only tell us your symptoms, you are not going to declare yourself injured, you didn't train to be a doctor."

[@JamesonsTravels]

Love it, Pain is weakness leaving the body

[@АлексейАндрюшкин-з3д]

During a Corporal training we hadn't been given to sleep for 60 hours... that was fun, halucinations and stuff... when you was marching and sleeping in the same time, or sleeping standing, or marching+ sleeping+ you have to sing a marching song which you was trying to sing... it is one of among alot of good memories... I really like your comments, adequate, without saying stuff like "speznaz is the best", " Marines are the best" and so on...

[@LighterBen]

My old man trained with his unit from mud to pumpin in his 43 years old look like buffed 20 boy

[@teigne7181]

I went there, in french guyana, lived with the 3REI ( third foreign infantry régiment ), i did a commando training in this forest for 2 weeks. Honeslty the worst is the cold night. The bugs come at you in beginning. It's very strange cause the first days you have like hundreds of flyings things who turn around you. The centipede are shitty bugs too. But yeah you train all day in a huge wet atmosphère, under 35 degrees ( often more than 100% humidity ) the instructors never let you dry. Every time you're getting dry you have to jump in the water. And then come the night, fucking cold, with a lot of noise, you wake up and have to put on your cold and still wet uniform. That's the worst

[@x.livelife2509]

🇺🇸🗡️ 0311 here 12 years, and let me say... The military just ain't the same anymore. It's soft! Especially with social media in our lives now, just look at all these soldier and Marines constantly posing for Instagram. Imagine that person at your left in a combat fight! Will they help keep you alive . I'll tell you what.....most of the men I served with all came from the country and a farm life. I was the only city boy . Tough men at my side for 12 years! From Fullujah back to the states. Thank you for the video Sir!

[@christophelenicol6640]

They practice by platoon, 30 guys, from the lieutenant, under officers and soldiers. They are stationed 2 years there, in French Guiana.

[@AmericaRocks1969]

Officers who don't train with their Enlisted Men miss out. It's like a Quarterback who practices without the rest of the team... You're going to miss out on a lot. And obviously not going to be near as good come game time

[@robingevaert3956]

One of the best thing i have seen about la légion! Great from belgium