French Foreign Legion

An Intriguing Military Force

Left Their Mark on Popular Culture All Over the World

Books (For ex. Beau Geste)

Songs

Comic Strips

Films

Television

Policy of Anonymat

The Legion Acquired a Reputation for Bravery

Rumors that the Legion Harbored Dangerous People

Goals

Deals with France's Interests Abroad

Past Goals

The Conquest of Algeria and Furthering French Colonialism

Nowadays Goals

Counter-Terrorism

Peacekeeping

Learning the French Language

Recruitment

In The past

Foreigners who Flooded France

French Soldiers and Officers who Threatened the Monarchy

Soldiers Mostly from Europe

Nowadays

The Internet is the Main Source of Recruitment^

More Soldiers from Latin America and Asia

7,650-Strong

From 136 Different Countries

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Recruitment Process^

Candidates' Tests
PASS / FAIL

Native Language

Reading Proficiently^

Writing Proficiently

Speaking Proficiently

Physical and Dental Check-Ups

Fitness

Swimming at least 25 meters

Running a Minimum of 2400 Meters

Completing Many Pull-Ups and Push-Ups

IQ

Psychological

Personality