Introduce the foreign legion in France

[1] The foreign legion was founded in 183 1, and it was the vanguard of French colonial action during19th century. The regiment has long fought in Spain, Madagascar, Algeria and Southeast Asia. They are almost synonymous with France's long war in Algeria. 184 1 year, foreign troops established a base in Sidibel Abbas, 96.5km south of Oran. It became the spiritual home of the Corps until 1962 when France allowed Algeria to become independent and withdraw its troops. 19 14, most French troops stationed in Africa rushed back to France to stop German aggression. During the Western Front Massacre, soldiers of foreign legions fought for honor. In fact, by 19 18, the master corps in the foreign army was the corps that won the highest honor medal of the French army. During World War II, foreign troops fought all over the world and fought against two different alliances. Some legions fought in France and Norway until France surrendered at 1940. Other legionaries who stayed in Syria, Lebanon and North Africa remained loyal to the Wikileaks regime and resisted the allied attacks. After World War II, France tried to rebuild its political power in Southeast Asia, but was soon involved in the war with the nationalists of the Vietnam Independence Union. Radio stations were taken away one by one, and Ho Chi Minh's guerrillas soon gained the upper hand. 1953, France put all your eggs in one basket in the final battle of Dien Bien Phu, but the result was that their total strength was 14. 1954 In May, seven foreign soldiers stationed in the garrison were defeated by the Viet Cong. In their latest battle 160, the foreign corps won the most glory, that is, a company that 1863 held in Mexico on April 30. Although the other side had an overwhelming advantage, it refused to surrender, and the company commander Dan Qiu's men really fought to the last man. The Camenon festival, which commemorates this heroic act, is still celebrated by the legion detachment every year. This is the most concrete embodiment of the unique team spirit of foreign troops. The foreign legion existing in France today is a fully armed force, serving France with excellent equipment and sound organization. The current organizational form of the Corps is one regiment, with 1O companies, plus some special companies (reconnaissance company, mortar company, light armored company, etc.). ) This increases the cost of the infantry company. At present, the main units are as follows: the first foreign legion: Cassenaviano, based in Obania, is responsible for the administrative affairs of the whole corps. Also responsible for the band, the company 1 is responsible for managing the huge training camp. Moreover, in wartime, it is necessary to allocate three companies to defend the medium-range ballistic missile (IRBM) base on the Abyan Plateau. Second Foreign Infantry Regiment: The infantry regiment with a total strength of 1500 is stationed in Bonifacia, Corsica. All the companies in this regiment must take turns to receive training in commandos and other special schools, and are often sent to serve in overseas detachments. The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment of French Foreign Corps: After leaving Madagascar on 1973, the regiment moved to Kourou base in French Guiana. Fourth Foreign Corps: This Corps trains new recruits and junior non-commissioned officers; Headquartered in Dali, Castenot. The 1st Cavalry Regiment of Foreign Army: stationed in Orange, this regiment is an armored unit under the French 14 Infantry Division. Including three armored vehicle squadrons and 1 mobile infantry company. It was also designated as one of the advance troops of the French foreign intervention force. The second foreign paratroopers' regiment: based in Cote, Corsica, consists of regimental headquarters and four field companies. They are proud that they can reach any designated place in the world within 24 hours and launch deployment operations. A company is often sent to 13 light armored trainer. Fifth Pacific mixed propaganda: the center is located in Muruohua, and the Pacific mixed propaganda also has detachments in Tahiti and Yanu. Its task is to provide security, communication and power requirements for France's nuclear test site in the Pacific Ocean. No.61Corps Engineering Battalion Mixed: This engineering battalion was set up to build a training camp, and it is said that it is currently under construction on the Cascade limestone plateau in Dordogne. The battalion includes a foreign infantry company and a French army engineering company. Mayotte Foreign Corps Detachment: This detachment has two companies, which are under the command of an army lieutenant colonel and are stationed on Mayotte Island in the Indian Ocean. The island is a relay station in reunion island, and its security is protected by a 250-member army. Uniform foreign corps wear standard French army uniforms, but there are some special accessories to show their special status. The most famous accessory is the white hat, which is actually covered with a piece of white cloth (with a red top and a golden badge and chin strap) on the outside of the standard blue hat. Junior noncommissioned officers and officers do not wear such white caps. The military parade suit is a khaki combat suit with some etiquette accessories. Including green epaulettes decorated with red tassels, white stripes and leggings, blue belts and long white gloves. They also wear green bow ties and officers even wear green vests. The members of the engineering platoon wore white scarves and axes at the ceremony: they were all allowed to grow beards. Combat uniforms are French standard camouflage uniforms, usually with berets. In the battle, the regiment used a cloth with a long and thin neck to indicate that it belonged to a company. Paratroopers of foreign legions wear green berets. As we have already introduced, the French foreign legion often has overseas operations, and you will go abroad from France during your service. But remember, the place you go is not the sunny California beach, but often the powder keg of the war in the former Yugoslavia or Africa. In the mountainous areas of Yugoslavia or hot Africa, there are many dangers hidden. You are not traveling, your task will push you to the front desk. Many legionnaires suffered severe mental trauma in the battle. Please make sure that you have a clear understanding of the cruelty of war. Moreover, as a rookie joining a foreign legion, you should not be full of heroic fantasies. You can't be a great hero with a legion of honor and order. A rookie has to deal with clean and miscellaneous tools for most of the year. You will be an excellent cleaner or potato peeler. If you behave better in the platoon, you can reduce chores after a while. You may learn the skills of operating AFV, learn shooting, dressing, teamwork and swimming to make your body strong and have the conditioned response that a soldier should have. Does it sound interesting or exciting? But remembering these things will not help you reintegrate into the normal society after retirement, nor will it help you find your ideal job. When the contract expires, you will pack your things and change from a legion soldier to a civilian. You will find that you no longer have the necessary conditions to get a good position in society, such as academic qualifications. All you have is fighting skills, which are only useful in the army. Settlement fee? Forget it, there is a gap between legend and reality. In the foreign legion, only after serving 17.5 years can you get the resettlement fee. Moreover, as a soldier of the Legion, your salary is normally only 900- 1300 euros per month. This money is not even a high income in Beijing. Not in France. As a veteran, my advice to you is: get rid of the illusions in your head and do what you are doing with peace of mind. The foreign legion is not a paradise for dreamers. Children who dream may have to pay five years of youth or even a lifetime of tuition. The foreign legion is not just foreigners, everyone here wants it, including criminals from France. As long as you go in and come out alive, you will have a new French nationality. All your previous information began with joining the legion, which is why so many people want to go to the French foreign legion. Members of the Legion, members of the Legion, you are a volunteer who serves France with honor and loyalty. Every member of the legion is your comrade-in-arms, regardless of nationality, race or belief. As a family, you will always show close unity. Respect tradition and love sir. Discipline and friendship are strength, courage and loyalty are virtues. Proud to be a member of the legion. Your clothes are beautiful and elegant; Your words and deeds, though modest and respectful; Your room will always be clean and tidy. A good soldier, you must strictly exercise yourself; Protect your weapon as if it were your most precious property; Always keep your body in the best condition. The mission is like an imperial edict. You must abide by laws, customs of war and international conventions, and you can risk your life to accomplish them if necessary. When fighting, actions are not affected by passion and resentment. Respect the defeated enemy. Whether it is a dead companion, an injured companion, or all the equipment, we will never give up. For more than a decade, China people in the French Foreign Corps, the elite branch of the French army, have recruited 700 or 800 young people from Chinese mainland. These retired or serving soldiers from China gathered together again on Sunday to describe their friendship with foreign comrades-in-arms: in the traditional French National Day parade on July 14 every year, the number of French soldiers in the French foreign army corps ranked third. France has a long history and is always in the parade. Since 1980s, many children of new immigrants from Chinese mainland, especially Zhejiang, have joined the foreign corps. During their military career for many years, they not only increased their knowledge and experience, but also laid a good foundation for better integration into French society. Foreign military officers also praised the hard-working quality of China soldiers. Captain Madzar of the French foreign army in Paris said that they are very organized, disciplined, polite and respectful, which are some qualities we regret to lose. The people of China, especially the soldiers of the foreign army in China, are in excellent health and are not inferior to anyone in physical quality. The basic requirement of corps personnel is 1. Male First of all, you must be male. Since the establishment of 183 1, women have not been accepted, which is the tradition of the foreign corps. So if you're not a man, stop it! 2. Age Your age must be between 17 and 40 years old. Under the age of 18, if you want to sign up for the Corps, you must be accompanied by one of your parents to sign up or provide a consent form (notarized by the French Association in Taiwan or the French Embassy) to get the consent of one of your parents. 3. Basic physical fitness requires a physical fitness test in the selection center, which means running lightly. Generally speaking, the passing standard is: 12 minutes to run 2800 meters. 4. Advanced Physical Fitness Requirements When you arrive at the 4RE Training Center, you will encounter the following physical fitness tests: Test Cooper: There is also a test of 12 minutes. Load-bearing running: If you wear combat clothes and military boots, you can run 8000m with 1 1 kg backpack on your back. Within 40 minutes, full marks, more than 60 minutes, zero points. French foreign legion swimming: no restrictions on posture. Swim 100 meters and then dive immediately 10 meters. 1 minute 35 seconds is a perfect score, and swimming less than 25 meters is zero. 400 obstacles: full score in 3 minutes and 50 seconds, zero score in 7 minutes or more. Rope climbing: the rope is 6 meters long, and the deduction height is 4 meters. You can't use your feet to assist. If you can't climb the rope, 4 meters is 0. Sit-ups: 40. Push-ups (push-ups): 15 times (but remember to punish and practice at least 50 times). Pull-ups (single): 4 times (10 is the perfect score), carrying 40 kilograms of sandbags and running 90 meters. More than 24 seconds is 0.