FFL Basic Training and Instruction 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the FFL code of honor's first article?
- Légionnaire, tu es un volontaire servant la France avec honneur et fidélité (Correct answer)
- Tu obéiras sans discuter
- La Légion est ta patrie
- Tu seras fier de ton régiment
Correct answer: Légionnaire, tu es un volontaire servant la France avec honneur et fidélité
The first article of the FFL Code of Honor states that a Legionnaire is a volunteer serving France with honor and fidelity.
Question 2: What type of combat training forms the foundation of FFL close-quarters instruction?
- Savate and military combatives (Correct answer)
- Judo only
- Boxing only
- Wrestling only
Correct answer: Savate and military combatives
FFL close-quarters combat training incorporates savate (French kickboxing) and military combatives as foundational techniques.
Question 3: What does the 'Képi Blanc' specifically symbolize in Legion culture?
- Full membership and belonging to the Legion (Correct answer)
- Completion of officer training
- Eligibility for deployment
- 10 years of service
Correct answer: Full membership and belonging to the Legion
The white kepi (képi blanc) symbolizes full membership in the Legion and is awarded after completing basic training.
Question 4: How many articles are in the French Foreign Legion's Code of Honor?
- 7 (Correct answer)
- 5
- 10
- 12
Correct answer: 7
The FFL Code of Honor consists of 7 articles that define the values, duties, and conduct expected of every Legionnaire.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the 'marche képi blanc' conducted during FFL training?
- A 50+ km forced march to earn the white képi (Correct answer)
- A ceremonial parade in full dress uniform
- A navigation exercise in foreign terrain
- A swimming endurance test
Correct answer: A 50+ km forced march to earn the white képi
The 'marche képi blanc' is a grueling 50+ km forced march that recruits must complete in order to earn the right to wear the white képi.
Question 6: What language instruction is given priority during FFL basic training?
- French language immersion (Correct answer)
- English as a second language
- Arabic for deployment preparation
- Legion Latin phrases
Correct answer: French language immersion
French language immersion is the top linguistic priority during FFL basic training, ensuring all recruits can understand commands and communicate.
FFL Basic Training and Instruction 2
What is the FFL code of honor's first article?