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Recruitment and Enlistment Flashcards

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  1. Under what principle can Legion recruits initially enlist under an assumed identity?

    Answer: Anonymat

    The FFL's principle of 'anonymat' allows recruits to enlist under an assumed identity, protecting their past.

  2. How long must a Legionnaire serve before requesting to regularize their true identity?

    Answer: 1 year

    After one year of service, a Legionnaire may request to have their real identity restored through a process called 'déclaration d'identité.'

  3. What medical screening is mandatory during FFL selection?

    Answer: Full physical fitness and health examination

    Applicants undergo a comprehensive physical fitness and health examination as part of the mandatory FFL selection process.

  4. Which city hosts the largest number of FFL recruitment offices in France?

    Answer: Paris

    Paris hosts the most FFL recruitment offices due to its size and the high volume of applicants passing through.

  5. What is the name of the phase during which FFL applicants are evaluated before being accepted?

    Answer: Selection process (détachement de sélection)

    Applicants undergo the 'détachement de sélection' (selection detachment) phase at Aubagne before being formally accepted.

  6. Which of the following is a primary reason the FFL attracts foreign volunteers?

    Answer: French citizenship after service

    The FFL offers the possibility of French citizenship after completing a term of service, which is a major draw for foreign volunteers.

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