FFL Notable Operations and Deployments

Question 1

In which African country did the FFL conduct Operation Serval in 2013?

Accepted Answer

Mali

Answer

Operation Serval was launched in January 2013 to halt a jihadist advance in Mali, with FFL units playing a major combat role.

Question 2

What was the FFL's primary role during Operation Barkhane in the Sahel?

Accepted Answer

Counterterrorism and counterinsurgency against jihadist groups

Answer

Operation Barkhane was a French-led counterterrorism operation across the Sahel in which FFL units conducted combat operations against jihadist groups.

Question 3

During which Cold War-era conflict did the FFL fight in Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

First Indochina War (1946–1954)

Answer

The FFL played a major role in the First Indochina War (1946–1954), fighting against Viet Minh forces before France's defeat at Dien Bien Phu.

Question 4

What was the FFL's role in the 1956 Suez Crisis?

Accepted Answer

Parachute assault on Port Said alongside British and Israeli forces

Answer

During the 1956 Suez Crisis, the 2nd REP conducted a parachute assault on Port Said as part of the Anglo-French-Israeli operation.

Question 5

In which country did the FFL conduct the famous 'Kolwezi Rescue' in 1978?

Accepted Answer

Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo)

Answer

The Battle of Kolwezi in 1978 saw the 2nd REP conduct a parachute assault in Zaire (DRC) to rescue European hostages held by Katangan rebels.

FFL - French Foreign Legion Practice Test

FFL - French Foreign Legion Practice Test

FFL Notable Operations and Deployments