FFL Legion Regiments and Units 3

Question 1

What type of military unit is a 'Détachement' (DLEM) compared to a standard Legion regiment?

Accepted Answer

A smaller sub-regimental unit

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A larger combined-arms formation

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An independent brigade-level force

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A training-only formation

Question 2

In which theater of war was the French Foreign Legion's first parachute battalion formed in the 1940s–50s?

Accepted Answer

Indochina (Vietnam)

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France

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Algeria

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Madagascar

Question 3

Due to its rapid deployment capability, which Legion regiment is typically among the first units deployed in overseas crisis situations?

Accepted Answer

2e REP

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1er RE

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1er REC

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4e RE

Question 4

At which famous World War II battle did the 13e DBLE fight for Free France against Rommel's Afrika Korps?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bir Hakeim

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of El Alamein

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Battle of Tobruk

Question 5

What is the approximate total active-duty strength of the French Foreign Legion across all its regiments?

Accepted Answer

8,000 soldiers

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2,000 soldiers

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5,000 soldiers

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15,000 soldiers

Question 6

Which regiment is responsible for both initial recruit training AND NCO (non-commissioned officer) training in the French Foreign Legion?

Accepted Answer

4e RE

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1er RE

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2e REI

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13e DBLE

Question 7

Besides jungle warfare training, the 3e REI in French Guiana provides security for which strategically vital facility?

Accepted Answer

The Guiana Space Centre in Kourou

Answer

A French nuclear submarine base

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A strategic gold reserve

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A deep-water naval port