FFL Legion Regiments and Units 2

Question 1

In which country is the 13e DBLE (13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade) permanently garrisoned?

Accepted Answer

Djibouti

Answer

The 13e DBLE is based at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, serving as the Legion's primary permanent overseas garrison in the Horn of Africa.

Question 2

Which Legion regiment is stationed in Kourou, French Guiana, and trains extensively in jungle warfare?

Accepted Answer

3e REI

Answer

The 3e REI (3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment) is based in Kourou, French Guiana, where it specializes in jungle warfare and tropical operations.

Question 3

What is the primary combat mission of the 2e REI, based in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

Light infantry combat

Answer

The 2e REI (2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment) is a standard light infantry regiment based in Nîmes, France.

Question 4

In which French city is the 1er REC (1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment) based?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

The 1er REC is headquartered in Orange, a city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France.

Question 5

What distinguishes the 2e REP from all other French Foreign Legion regiments?

Accepted Answer

It is the only airborne parachute regiment

Answer

The 2e REP is the Legion's sole parachute regiment, providing the force with an airborne rapid-deployment capability.

FFL - French Foreign Legion Practice Test