FFL Ranks and Organizational Structure 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the entry-level rank for a new FFL recruit?
- Légionnaire de 2ème classe (Correct answer)
- Caporal
- Sergent
- Sous-officier
Correct answer: Légionnaire de 2ème classe
New FFL recruits begin at the rank of Légionnaire de 2ème classe (Legionnaire 2nd class), the lowest enlisted rank.
Question 2: What is the FFL rank equivalent to a Corporal in the US Army?
- Caporal (Correct answer)
- Sergent
- Adjudant
- Légionnaire 1ère classe
Correct answer: Caporal
The rank of Caporal in the FFL is equivalent to a Corporal, representing the first step of non-commissioned leadership.
Question 3: What is unique about the officer corps of the French Foreign Legion compared to enlisted ranks?
- Officers are primarily French nationals, while enlisted ranks are foreign volunteers (Correct answer)
- Officers must also be foreign nationals
- Officers are elected by their unit
- There are no officers in the Legion
Correct answer: Officers are primarily French nationals, while enlisted ranks are foreign volunteers
Unlike enlisted Legionnaires who are foreign volunteers, FFL officers are primarily French nationals assigned from the French Army.
Question 4: How many enlisted ranks exist below non-commissioned officer (NCO) status in the FFL?
- 3 (LĂ©gionnaire 2e classe, LĂ©gionnaire 1e classe, Caporal) (Correct answer)
- 5
- 2
- 7
Correct answer: 3 (LĂ©gionnaire 2e classe, LĂ©gionnaire 1e classe, Caporal)
There are three enlisted ranks below NCO status: LĂ©gionnaire 2e classe, LĂ©gionnaire 1e classe, and Caporal.
Question 5: What is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the FFL?
- Adjudant-chef (Correct answer)
- Sergent-major
- Caporal-chef
- Lieutenant
Correct answer: Adjudant-chef
The Adjudant-chef is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the FFL, representing decades of experience and leadership.
Question 6: What rank do Legion officers typically hold when first assigned to a Legion regiment?
- Lieutenant (sous-lieutenant or lieutenant) (Correct answer)
- Colonel
- General
- Sergeant
Correct answer: Lieutenant (sous-lieutenant or lieutenant)
French officers assigned to Legion regiments typically hold the rank of sous-lieutenant or lieutenant upon their initial assignment.
FFL Ranks and Organizational Structure 1
What is the entry-level rank for a new FFL recruit?