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French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion, with its rich history and distinctive identity, has left a significant mark on global popular culture through various media forms like films, books, television, comic strips, and songs.

French Foreign Legion

Recruitment

Recruitment Process

Candidates' Tests PASS / FAIL
Personality
Psychological
IQ
Fitness

Completing Many Pull-Ups and Push-Ups

Running a Minimum of 2400 Meters

Swimming at least 25 meters

Physical and Dental Check-Ups
Native Language

Speaking Proficiently

Writing Proficiently

Reading Proficiently

Nowadays

From 136 Different Countries
7,650-Strong
More Soldiers from Latin America and Asia
The Internet is the Main Source of Recruitment

In The past

Soldiers Mostly from Europe
French Soldiers and Officers who Threatened the Monarchy
Foreigners who Flooded France

Goals

Learning the French Language

Nowadays Goals

Peacekeeping
Counter-Terrorism

Past Goals

The Conquest of Algeria and Furthering French Colonialism

Deals with France's Interests Abroad

Policy of Anonymat

Rumors that the Legion Harbored Dangerous People

The Legion Acquired a Reputation for Bravery

An Intriguing Military Force

Left Their Mark on Popular Culture All Over the World

Television
Films
Comic Strips
Songs
Books (For ex. Beau Geste)

French Foreign Legion