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Weseefromage
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teach you how to kill their way.
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Your words are too harsh for health. It's not called a killing, it's called defence. Whether they like it or not.
teach you how to kill their way.
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Your words are too harsh for health. It's not called a killing, it's called defence. Whether they like it or not.
VQ,
A straight ansqwer from a Green. I admire your curiosity.
The Legion in essence, is a culture shock. Anything you can do to lessen that will increase your chance of success.
Language and fitness and attitude are the most important. Forget joiing some broke=dick unit for the training because it will all be sh:t and actually conflict with what you might find in the Legion.
Learn French and your burdens will be significantly lessened.
Thanks for the answer! Much appreciated!
Now, I know it won't be nothing like Legion, but i meant more like learning to shoot a gun, getting used to discipline, learning basic orders and that kind of stuff, since i'm just a civil with no clue about anything.
I don't really believe that if i go to Legion doors and say i am 19 year old, that has no experience in the army, they will take me for serious, (i really hope i'm wrong)
And thanks for admiring the curiosity, there's a looot of it
If you have prior military experience are you required to have discharge papers
Advice and your experiences really help. I will not forget them. And i think i'v decided not to go to my country's army, but straight to the Legion, and see how i'm gonna do. If nothing, at least i'll know what to change for next time i'm applying. I'm doing 3 km in 15 mins, should i work on that a little bit more? Pull ups are not the problem, i can do any kind at least 20. But my bigest fear is that you have mentioned, problems within the Legion, fights with other candidates and such.
Thanks for the good wishes!
Ah, excuse me mate, no offence intended, just the way I talk. I will rephrase that 'Teach you how to soldier their (the FFL) way'
Sorry.
He said something like "you're young, you never had a job, you came immediately after school. Legion will give you a second chance. Come back in next year. Don't wait any longer. Go to work or study."
Thanks, but i'm not really sure how to do the leger test. I just came from the gym and i did 3000m on a treadmill in 14 mins moderate pace, so i guess i could do 3000 in 12 mins if i'm fresh and i have to. Pull ups aren't the problem at all.
And yes, i hate that when they underestimate yo just because of the age. I'v been training for almost two years now, i'm 85kg and less than 8%bf, and i'm pretty sure i'm stronger than most of the "normal" people, and then they come and say, "oh you can't join the legion you're just 18."
I know it sounds cocky, but i think i have decent chances.
Also, i'm wondering, is it really possible to learn the enough language in those 2~3 months? Do the guys that already know the language get accepted easier? (Belgians, Swiss etc...)
I'v seen an old(circa 1970~80) french documentary, and most of the guys that got accepted, already spoke French.
(...) Do the guys that already know the language get accepted easier? (Belgians, Swiss etc...)
I'v seen an old(circa 1970~80) french documentary, and most of the guys that got accepted, already spoke French.
Thanks, but i'm not really sure how to do the leger test. I just came from the gym and i did 3000m on a treadmill in 14 mins moderate pace, so i guess i could do 3000 in 12 mins if i'm fresh and i have to. Pull ups aren't the problem at all.
And yes, i hate that when they underestimate yo just because of the age. I'v been training for almost two years now, i'm 85kg and less than 8%bf, and i'm pretty sure i'm stronger than most of the "normal" people, and then they come and say, "oh you can't join the legion you're just 18."
I know it sounds cocky, but i think i have decent chances.
Also, i'm wondering, is it really possible to learn the enough language in those 2~3 months? Do the guys that already know the language get accepted easier? (Belgians, Swiss etc...)
I'v seen an old(circa 1970~80) french documentary, and most of the guys that got accepted, already spoke French.
If you speak the truth, what he meant is for you to do a little adjustment only in your soul. In the mean time, do whatever civilians do in daily life and then come again with a new attitude.
You don't need to know French. And did you know that 85% of normal men are already physically strong enough for the tests. Again: It's mostly about your attitude.
Previous or non-experiences in the military, is like a a blacksmith in his shop, he use raw material and hammers it into the shape(s) he need(s), as he could use already made, that need(s) small modfication(s). I.E: Language, commands and the list goes on. Everyone can shot with a rifle, but not all get great results, but excels in other domains. In the end, it all comes down to you, as a person. You are either made for it, or not, it's a make or break shituation in the end.
Do you still believe the Legion is an elite unit? There is not in reality so much difference between regular army and the Legion, but there's a little difference. No shame in being army nor Legion, but can you make it into Legion please?