I thought, from my perspective it was a really good interview and book review; I would like to read his book. Some of you Green Ancien were on duty and served during this time in Africa, how was your experience?
What I find several things he say is so on point. 1) all you candidate wanting to become a Legionnaire, the Farm is not the day to day life of a Legionnaire, it is not 24/7 the farm. There is a daily routine, the plan of the day. It could very well be scheduled jumps or field fire clearing room, it is more likely CORVEE. 2) To be in the GCP, Marine Raiders, Navy Seals, or you name the Special Operators, the most important thing they look for is that you are a calm individual that can suffer in harsh conditions, keep up with the forced marches, run like a marathon runner, and never complain or fall back. 3) Reminds me of a true life story. In the Marine Corps you can request a special Duty Called Marine Corps Security Guard, MSG for short. Well this Corporal in my Company was beyond squared away, he was a poster child Marine, they could have put him on a poster, sharp, the look, and mister motivation. Everything he did or said ended up with his typical greeting or ending Ooh Rah Kill, Mr. Motivation himself. So, Mr. Moto gets accepted to MSG School, Oh I forgot to include it is MSG Marines that guard all US Embassies. Mr. Moto lasted about a week before being cut and sent back to our Battalion, the reason way to Moto, you cannot be like this at an Embassy or around the President. 4) Finally, GCP, is the same here, the men whom do it are all cool, calm, and collected they know when to and more importantly when NOT TO ACT.
Well, sorry for the novel post, I thought the guy to be genuine, humble, and a credit to the Legion, again, I do not know the guy all I have is this interview to use as my basis for a judgement.
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