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Recruitment and Enlistment Flashcards

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  1. What is the FFL's official motto regarding identity and nationality?

    Answer: Legio Patria Nostra (The Legion is Our Homeland)

    'Legio Patria Nostra' (The Legion is Our Homeland) is the FFL's official motto, reflecting how the Legion replaces a Legionnaire's former homeland.

  2. What criminal background check is performed during FFL enlistment?

    Answer: Interpol check for serious crimes

    The FFL performs an Interpol check to screen for serious crimes, though minor offenses do not automatically disqualify applicants.

  3. How many nationalities are typically represented within the French Foreign Legion?

    Answer: Over 150

    The FFL typically includes volunteers from over 150 different nationalities, reflecting its truly international composition.

  4. Which physical fitness test is part of the FFL selection process?

    Answer: Cooper test (12-minute run)

    The Cooper test, a 12-minute run to measure aerobic capacity, is part of the FFL's physical fitness selection battery.

  5. What happens to an FFL applicant who is rejected during selection?

    Answer: They may reapply after a waiting period

    Rejected applicants may generally reapply to the FFL after a waiting period, though repeated rejections are common.

  6. Which language must FFL recruits learn during basic training?

    Answer: French

    All FFL recruits must learn French during basic training, as it is the Legion's official language of command.

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