FFL Ranks and Organizational Structure

Question 1

What is the entry-level rank for a new FFL recruit?

Accepted Answer

Légionnaire de 2ème classe

Answer

Caporal

Answer

Sergent

Answer

Sous-officier

Question 2

What is the FFL rank equivalent to a Corporal in the US Army?

Accepted Answer

Caporal

Answer

Sergent

Answer

Adjudant

Answer

Légionnaire 1ère classe

Question 3

What is unique about the officer corps of the French Foreign Legion compared to enlisted ranks?

Accepted Answer

Officers are primarily French nationals, while enlisted ranks are foreign volunteers

Answer

Officers must also be foreign nationals

Answer

Officers are elected by their unit

Answer

There are no officers in the Legion

Question 4

How many enlisted ranks exist below non-commissioned officer (NCO) status in the FFL?

Accepted Answer

3 (Légionnaire 2e classe, Légionnaire 1e classe, Caporal)

Answer

5

Answer

2

Answer

7

Question 5

What is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the FFL?

Accepted Answer

Adjudant-chef

Answer

Sergent-major

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Caporal-chef

Answer

Lieutenant

Question 6

What rank do Legion officers typically hold when first assigned to a Legion regiment?

Accepted Answer

Lieutenant (sous-lieutenant or lieutenant)

Answer

Colonel

Answer

General

Answer

Sergeant