FFL Legion Regiments and Units

Question 1

What does the abbreviation '2e REP' stand for in the French Foreign Legion?

Accepted Answer

2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment

Answer

2nd External Reconnaissance Patrol

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2nd Foreign Reconnaissance Platoon

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2nd Foreign Engineering Regiment

Question 2

Where is the main headquarters of the French Foreign Legion (1er RE) located?

Accepted Answer

Aubagne

Answer

Paris

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Castelnaudary

Answer

Marseille

Question 3

Which French Foreign Legion regiment specializes in combat engineering?

Accepted Answer

6e REG

Answer

2e REP

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1er REC

Answer

3e REI

Question 4

On which French island is the 2e REP (Legion paratroopers) permanently based?

Accepted Answer

Corsica

Answer

Réunion

Answer

Martinique

Answer

Guadeloupe

Question 5

What is the primary role of the 1er REC (1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment)?

Accepted Answer

Armored cavalry reconnaissance

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Airborne rapid deployment

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Combat engineering support

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Special operations raiding

Question 6

Which Legion regiment is responsible for basic recruit training at Castelnaudary?

Accepted Answer

4e RE

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1er RE

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3e REI

Answer

13e DBLE

Question 7

What does 'DLEM' stand for in the French Foreign Legion's organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

Détachement de Légion Étrangère de Mayotte

Answer

Division Légère d'Étrangers de Montagne

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Département de la Légion des États-Majors

Answer

Détachement de Légionnaires d'Élite Maritime