From: "LEGION" <legion-recrute@comle.terre.defense.gouv.fr>
Subject: Re
emande d'information
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 14:33:21 +0100
Hello ,
In reply to your mail, I address you a list (attached document) which sums up the bulk of what it is necessary to know about the modalities of commitment in the foreign Legion and gives the answer to your question.
All you need to do is to come to a Legion recruiting post, whatever your nationality or your country of origin, in mainland France foreigners from outside the EEC are required to have a valid passport (with or without visa) to enlist. No recruiting is done in other countries. You can come every day of the year in an office recruiting post, however recommend to
come during the week from 8 h at 17 h to make easier administrative tasks.
You have to bring with you :
1) passport valid (with or without VISA), and if you have driving licences, ID card ...
2) briefs and socks for 3 days
3) a pair of sneaker
4) a vanity box: with: soap, razor (+ lather) , toothbrush, bath towel....
5) money about 40 euros ....
Do not bring with you : computer, walk-man, cellular phone, jewels, knife, credit card....
Don't forget to read the attached documents.
http://www.br-legion.com
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Don't forget to read the attached documents.
http://www.br-legion.com
JOIN LEGION ETRANGERE
(answers questions: to see the end of the document)
http://www.br-legion.com
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The selection and incorporation are permanent. After your arrival in a station of recruitment, you will be cabin and nourished free.
1. To make application form, you must present in an stations of recruitment whose addresses are reproduced on Internet site of Division recruitment of the foreign Legion:
http://www.br-legion.com
If recruitment is opened to the men from 17 to 40 years (parental authorization for the minors certified by the French state, therefore the Embassy of France for the foreigners), the candidates of less than 18 to 30 years have however much more chances to be selected.
2. After a first medical examination and a series questions in a station of one duration recruitment from 1 to 3 days, you will be possibly authorizes to subscribe one five years duration an unconditional contract (5) minimum.
3. You will be then directs on the Center of Selection d’ Aubagne, close to Marseilles, to be subjected there to operations of selection and average lasted orientation from 1 to 14 days :
- medical and sporting Controls, psycho technical tests.
- Talks of safety and motivation.
If the candidature is approved at the time of the weekly commission, you will be built-in.
In the contrary case and whatever is the reason, you will be immediately returned to the civil life.
Here the model of booklet which you can receive by postal way.
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
1. Documents :
For residents of countries outside the EEC it is necessary to be in possession of a valid passport. The recruiting office cannot offer any aid for obtaining documents. No letters of intent or pre-enlistment can be sent and no financial support can be given for transportation.It is explicitly understood that no guarantees of enlistment are either given or implied. All selection tests are effectuated in France. As a general indication, about 1 of 7 volunteers eventually succeed in the tests.
2. Medical aptitude:
Medical aptitude is determined ONLY by the medical corps of the French army. No foreign certificates are recognized.
Minimum visual acuity:
* uncorrected: minimum 0,5 for each eye
* corrected: or [7/10 and 2/10], or [6/10 and 3/10] or [5/10 and 4/10] (total: 9/10 with the two eyes)
Correction in dioptres :
* near-sighted: -10
* far-sighted: +8
3. French language:
It is not necessary to speak French in order to enlist. French language classes are provided during basic training.
4. Selection tests:
All candidates pass a summary athletic ability test. The test consists of running on a measured track for a period of 12 minutes. The greater the distance achieved after 12 minutes, the greater the chances of being enlisted. There are of course other standard tests. However, in order to preserve equal opportunities, their nature and content cannot be revealed.
5. Dossiers:
It is not necessary to prepare an enlistment dossier. Valid identity papers or passport (see above) are the only required documents. However, providing more supporting documents increases the chances of enlistment.
6. Pay:
Legionnaires receive the same pay as soldiers in the French regular army. The pay scale is determined by rank, years of service and postings. Bonus pay is awarded according to missions. As an example, basic monthly pay (excluding postings and bonus) is ??? euros for a legionnaire 2nd class and 1556 euros for a staff sergeant. Food, lodging and equipment are provided at no extra charge. Legionnaires who have served for a minimum total of 15 years qualify for an army pension payable either in France or abroad.
7. Diplomas:
No scholastic or professional diplomas are required. Qualifications increase the chances of acceptance however whatever the qualifications ALL legionnaires begin their careers as simple soldiers.
8. Specialization:
Legionnaires are trained first and foremost to become elite combat soldiers. They can also with time become specialized in a large variety of other fields (administration, health care, maintenance, computer science, transmissions, public works etc.). These other specialties can facilitate their eventual return to civilian life.
9. Contracts:
The initial contract is for a period of 5 years and is not negotiable. The legionnaire can continue his career with subsequent contracts of 6 months to 3 years until reaching 15 years service or even more if his rank and service record so permit.
10. Advancement:
Advancement is obtained according to merit. Legionnaires are promoted not according to their prior qualifications but by virtue of the qualifications they obtain during their successive contracts.
11. Documentation:
Documentation and brochures can be obtained by writing to the following address.
12. Enlistment forms:
No enlistment forms can be sent by mail or by internet.
13. Leave:
During basic training (16 to 20 weeks) no leave time is given except for an occasional week end. Annual leave is established according to time in service.
1 year : 20 days
2 years : 35 days
3 years and more : 45 days
Leave may be taken anywhere in mainland France. Requests for taking leaves in other countries are subject to special conditions.
14. Naturalization and citizenship:
French citizenship is granted by the French government, not by the Foreign Legion. Foreigners may apply for French citizenship after ??? years of service. Provided that the legionnaire has a good service record the Foreign Legion can facilitate the administrative procedure. Legionnaires who do not wish to acquire French nationality have the option to obtain the status of resident alien.
15. Prior military service:
Many legionnaires have prior military service in their home countries. This is not however a necessary requirement for enlistment.
