FFL Ranks and Organizational Structure 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the FFL's overall commanding rank position called?
- Commandant de la Légion Étrangère (General) (Correct answer)
- Colonel-en-Chef
- Légionnaire Suprême
- Général de Corps
Correct answer: Commandant de la Légion Étrangère (General)
The FFL is commanded by a General officer holding the position of Commandant de la Légion Étrangère (Commander of the Foreign Legion).
Question 2: What is a 'caporal-chef' in the FFL hierarchy?
- A senior corporal rank between corporal and sergeant (Correct answer)
- A junior officer rank
- A training instructor rank
- A specialty medical rank
Correct answer: A senior corporal rank between corporal and sergeant
A caporal-chef is a senior corporal rank that sits between the basic corporal and the sergeant, serving as a key small-unit leader.
Question 3: Which FFL regiment is headquartered in Djibouti?
- 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE) (Correct answer)
- 2nd REP
- 1st REC
- 4th RE
Correct answer: 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE)
The 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE) is permanently stationed in Djibouti, serving as the Legion's East Africa presence.
Question 4: What is the role of a 'chef de section' (section commander) in the FFL?
- A lieutenant commanding a platoon of approximately 30 Legionnaires (Correct answer)
- A general commanding a regiment
- A sergeant commanding a squad
- An NCO managing logistics
Correct answer: A lieutenant commanding a platoon of approximately 30 Legionnaires
A chef de section is typically a lieutenant who commands a section (platoon) of approximately 30 Legionnaires.
Question 5: How many regiments/units does the French Foreign Legion currently maintain?
- Approximately 11 regiments and units (Correct answer)
- 5 regiments
- 20 regiments
- 3 regiments
Correct answer: Approximately 11 regiments and units
The FFL maintains approximately 11 active regiments and units spread across France and overseas deployments.
Question 6: What is the FFL's 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) primarily equipped with?
- Armored reconnaissance vehicles (AMX-10RC, VBCI) (Correct answer)
- Parachute gear
- Combat engineering equipment
- Naval vessels
Correct answer: Armored reconnaissance vehicles (AMX-10RC, VBCI)
The 1er REC is the Legion's cavalry regiment, equipped with armored reconnaissance vehicles including the AMX-10RC.
FFL Ranks and Organizational Structure 2
What is the FFL's overall commanding rank position called?