Everyone has heard about the legendary French foreign legion, numbering 170 years of history. But what exactly is this, few know. As the name implies, foreigners are hired there, who then serve in the interests of France. The term of the contract is 5 years, it is not necessary to know the French language for admission, he will be trained on the spot. Legionnaires do not necessarily take part in hostilities, there are many peaceful tasks, for example, guarding the French cosmodrome in Guiana. But they can certainly send soldiers to war.
Instruction manual
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In different cities of France there are points of reception in a foreign legion. It is enough to contact one of them on Sunday or Tuesday (because the dispatch to Aubagne, where the legion is based, takes place on Monday and Wednesday). And you can do this even when you come to France on a tour package. Here is the address and telephone number of the Paris office - Paris 94120, Fontenay-sous-Bois - Fort de Nogent, telephone: 01 49 74 50 65.
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A security guard is standing in front of the recruiting station where the military unit is located. If you do not know the language well, you can simply come close to it and be silent. The legionnaire will ask you about nationality. You will have to answer: “Rusus” and present your passport. Then they will let you inside, search and conduct an initial physical examination. The procedure lasts up to 4-5 days. All this time you will live in a military unit, get up at 5 in the morning, get out, help in the kitchen. The discipline is very tough, if you break something or refuse to obey, get a crack or you will push up for a long time.
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Then, if you approach at first glance, you will be sent to Aubagne - the headquarters of the Legion near Marseille. There - again a search, check-in, the issuance of clothing and toiletries, work. In parallel, you will undergo additional tests - a complete physical examination, physical fitness tests, tests for intelligence, speed of reaction, attention and mental health.
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As for the physical requirements, you need to be able to squeeze out 30 times, sit down 50 times, run 2800 meters in 12 minutes, climb without legs on a 6-meter rope. The rest depends on your state of health and speed. Then - an interview in 3 stages, where you will be asked about the biography. Better to tell the truth, there are verification techniques.
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If you have successfully passed all the tests, you will be asked to sign a contract for 5 years. Then it can be extended if desired. After 4 years of service, you can apply for French citizenship, after 15 you earn the right to a pension, which is paid until the end of days.
