I thought we flushed this turd Chef?. My my. Another waster to join the ranks.Moron !!
I thought we flushed this turd Chef?. My my. Another waster to join the ranks.Moron !!
When are you off Fab? you still going in yes?.Me neither to be honest! Good to hear he is alive and well
Perhaps your right. I did not mean to be insulting. I’m in Italy and I am headed to Rome. To those who want to join the legion my advice is to do it now.
Chaz you would know a retired ex monkey Col. by the name of Scriven would you?.Back to my stated mantra.
" To join the Foreign Legion, you need the Want Factor " backed by sound reasoning.
As a wiry little squirt, I wanted to become a commando or para. After over two years in the RM ranks I was offered a commission in the paras after having passed selection. However I obtained 4th and last vacancy for the RM. I suspect the para offer swung in my favour. Une guerre des boutons. Other RM officer cadets went to the Army but not Paras.
After commando service, I considered the FFL, since I was footloose and fancy free. However I was given the choice of a commission with the Australian Army or the Colonial Police. I chose the latter.
My interest in the FFL stemmed from my various commando friends who during Operation Musketeer stated that the Foreign Legion were the most battle hardened troops in the world. Some even rode on Legion tanks and Nick Vaux a later Major General RM was attached.
Later I volunteered again as a local Captain Mainwaring.
RMV202910- Mne- 20/06/1956.
When are you off Fab? you still going in yes?.
I've also been following that as well I guess enough recruits came through even with COVID going on. Going in December may be back on the table for me as well man.Yes Brian, absolutely! I am working relentlessly on my physical form and in particular on my upper body strength. The plan is to go to Aubagne before the end of the year, I wouldn’t mind going even right after Xmas or on New Year’s Eve. Apparently in 2022 the recruit intake will be downsized.
Colonel Terry Scriven. Lives in the New Forest. Answer YES.Chaz you would know a retired ex monkey Col. by the name of Scriven would you?.
We've got sleepers Rhodie. Have no fear - I see the robots every day.I thought we flushed this turd Chef?. My my. Another waster to join the ranks.
Great to hear mate. Keep us posted.Yes Brian, absolutely! I am working relentlessly on my physical form and in particular on my upper body strength. The plan is to go to Aubagne before the end of the year, I wouldn’t mind going even right after Xmas or on New Year’s Eve. Apparently in 2022 the recruit intake will be downsized.
Hope you don't do a G on us FdG lol.Yes Brian, absolutely! I am working relentlessly on my physical form and in particular on my upper body strength. The plan is to go to Aubagne before the end of the year, I wouldn’t mind going even right after Xmas or on New Year’s Eve. Apparently in 2022 the recruit intake will be downsized.
Yes he's been flushed.I thought we flushed this turd Chef?. My my. Another waster to join the ranks.
Unless there is an official reduction in the numbers, you have nothing to worry about. The legion turns on a 5 year cycle, for everyone who makes to his regiment, in 5 years time he will need to be replaced. So for all those who joined in December of 2016, they will need to have their spot filled. For those who reengage there will be others who are retiring of have deserted.I've also been following that as well I guess enough recruits came through even with COVID going on. Going in December may be back on the table for me as well man.
Hope you don't do a G on us FdG lol.
There's a lot of wrinkly old flesh and blood soaked Tevas banked on you here. You're our boy. We need a result for all this effort (as LPC pointed out recently).
Don't make us hire Jason Statham and a Lear jet with an aromatic ointment oil tracker to hunt you down FFS. We've all got better things to do.
You'd make a decent field medic IMHO given the chemist background. HAWKEYE !
the orthodox aromatic oil smell
Remember - it can get f@cking cold down there in Winter on a bad day.Showing up at the gate is not the problem, you guys can count I'll do it.
And never forget - the early days in the Legion are all about getting your head screwed on properly. Make sure you are prepared mentally to be humble for a few months at least. When you get to your regiment you can come out of that shell.Hehe Kron I hope I won't disappoint! Showing up at the gate is not the problem, you guys can count I'll do it. The trick will be to convince the recruiters that I am Legion material! In any case thanks for the support mate, it means a lot.
BTW, on a different note... Am I the only one that wonders how the heck does the orthodox aromatic oil smell? I imagine something super pungent like a thousand incense burning in a small room with a note of cheap deodorant and flowers. I wonder why! And also, what is the difference between orthodox and roman catholic anointment oils?! G if you're here knock on the wall thrice!
In real terms as it recruits from the every corner of the earth, serving in the Legion regardless of Regiment or Rank achieved it is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world to have been in!
Best of luck whatever the outcome, you can only try I witnessed in my eyes half decent guys get rejected in my 13 week stint prior to turning red, and some right oddballs make it, it’s in my view what makes the Legion so unique no one knows the secret it’s one thing I would not bet my wages on as so unpredictable!
Go take you chance and let the roulette wheel spin you will be hoping it’s Red not Black!
It also gives guys a get out clause, not aimed at you buddy but I have witnessed some guys within 2 hrs haircut and station, so a wannabe can bluff two hrs and everyone things what a fine chap he gave it a go! Even if he had a skinhead in Turkey for example and just gleamed the form for information of the process but to be honest I don’t really care as that type is not Civi material let alone Legion well let us no how it goes be good to not hear from you for 4-6 weeks or better 5 months aim high keep 10% of your maximum in the bank for a rainy day that’s how you get the chocolate medals as if you use it wisely it will benefit you for other roles or courses, my advise try for the REP but I’m biased.Thanks Pap and indeed it seems to me also a very unpredictable outcome in general and this might well be a good thing because it makes sure you don't present yourself at the gates cocky or too optimistic but rather hungry to prove you can make the cut.