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Recruitment and Enlistment Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum age requirement to enlist in the French Foreign Legion?

    Answer: 17.5 years

    Applicants must be at least 17.5 years old to enlist in the French Foreign Legion.

  2. What is the maximum age limit for enlisting in the French Foreign Legion?

    Answer: 35 years

    The French Foreign Legion accepts enlistees up to the age of 39 years and 6 months, often cited as 40, but the cutoff is 35 for standard recruits in most sources.

  3. Which document is NOT required during the initial FFL recruitment process?

    Answer: University degree

    A university degree is not required for FFL enlistment; the Legion accepts volunteers of many educational backgrounds.

  4. Where is the main FFL recruitment and selection center located?

    Answer: Aubagne

    The main FFL recruitment and selection center is located in Aubagne, near Marseille.

  5. Nationals of which country are NOT permitted to join the French Foreign Legion?

    Answer: French citizens (with exceptions)

    French nationals are generally not permitted to join the Legion, though exceptions exist for dual nationals enlisting under a foreign identity.

  6. What is the typical initial contract length for a new FFL recruit?

    Answer: 5 years

    New FFL recruits sign an initial five-year contract upon completing basic training.

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