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Best time of year to join French Foreign Legion

Max Prophet

What's the time of year that would make training easier as in not too hot and not too cold?

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Max Prophet

iamtony wrote: »

I met an Irish guy(Dubliner) a couple of years ago and he was finished his term in the legion. Really glad he did it. He was a troubled teen by the looks of him and it sorted his life out big time.
He said he had a number and if he was ever in trouble or needed help anywhere in the world he just had to call it and they would come get him.
Said he had to speak French or he couldn't get fed or anything. Said he is fluent now.

Think I will postpone to 2019 or 2020 anyway.

tac foley

The language of the FFL IS French, no matter what your native language might be.

You will learn it quickly, either by osmosis, or, just as likely, by impact.

Anyhow, I think that this thread, obviously begun as a bit of a laff by the OP, has served its purpose - with literally thousands of more worthwhile and informative posts on the subject of the FFL here on boards, this one has had its [mostly wasted] time.

tac

iamtony

I met an Irish guy(Dubliner) a couple of years ago and he was finished his term in the legion. Really glad he did it. He was a troubled teen by the looks of him and it sorted his life out big time.
He said he had a number and if he was ever in trouble or needed help anywhere in the world he just had to call it and they would come get him.
Said he had to speak French or he couldn't get fed or anything. Said he is fluent now.

Jcarroll07

elbyrneo wrote: »

If it was me I'd enrol November 31st.

Surly around January or March you get the warmer weather of spring and summer compared to the rain and cold of autumn and winter. Though it probably comes down to what do you think you can take better a bit of hypothermia or heatstroke!

elbyrneo

If it was me I'd enrol November 31st.

selous

I'm not laughing at him, although it is amusing to ask that, as you will be trained in the extremes, to make sure you will survive in the extremes should you find yourself in the situation when serving, Like Artic training, put into freezing lakes, can you get out, will you survive if you do, all necessary, then the opposite in jungles, hence the high rate of attrition. s'all,

arybvtcw0eolkf

I don't know why people are laughing at the question.

First off I've no idea how the FFL cycles its recruit training syllabus, I'd imagine they train year round.

Speaking for myself I've often chosen courses or oversea's service on the time of year I'd be on the ground or traveling.

Given a choice I'd always avoid extremes of either hot or cold.. Or a winter in the DFTC or running around the Wicklow mountains, gimme Spring/Summer time please

It wasn't me!

Looks like Wicklow!

selous

Not too hot.
Not too cold.
good for the complexion too!:rolleyes:

contrary_devil

selous wrote: »

Or you can go, change your name and we'll never know.....

I like the part in the Link that was posted must not be wanted by Interpol or for murder.....when did that change?:cool:

A few years ago afaik, they were getting too much grief over the fact that they would accept those with serious criminal records wanting a place to hide with a new identity.

selous

Or you can go, change your name and we'll never know.....

I like the part in the Link that was posted must not be wanted by Interpol or for murder.....when did that change?:cool:

NIMAN

Don't go OP, we'll miss you on Boards.

contrary_devil

Max Prophet wrote: »

How many days total per annum?

You won't see Ireland or any other country other than France, a French territory or a country you are operating in for your first five year stint.

Max Prophet

Peatys wrote: »

http://foreignlegion.info/joining/

All you need to know..

WHOO!!! HAA!!!!! or something

Useful stuff there. Thanks.

Peatys

http://foreignlegion.info/joining/

All you need to know..

WHOO!!! HAA!!!!! or something

Avatar MIA

Max Prophet wrote: »

How many days total per annum?

I know it's a wet day out, but could you not do a bit more study - has to be better than trolling on the internet.

Max Prophet

NIMAN wrote: »

I think you get home for Xmas, Easter, Valentines and Hallowe'en.

How many days total per annum?

Peatys

NIMAN wrote: »

I think you get home for Xmas, Easter, Valentines and Hallowe'en.

And April fools

Max Prophet

TresGats wrote: »

My sons friend (20) nearly did this last year. He decided that it was the life or him, despite what people advised him. And for him, there was no catalyst other than failing the Irish Army test by a couple of seconds, and he is a very fit young man.
So he went for a few weeks, and got so ill he had to come home, supposed to to return to sign his final papers. Once he got back home, he didn't want to go back.
Use your bitcoin money to do an education course and an exotic adventure holiday, if you want to feel 'alive'. Seriously, you'd get some culture & body shock from the rigors of training and the speaking french all the time, if you're not used to these.

Well that's kind of what I am after that shock of being out of my comfort zone and needing to learn a new language and skills cos my life will depend on it.

Peatys

Max Prophet wrote: »

Thanks. I assume the food is a typical hearty rustic French affair ?

Did you trade the land cruiser yet?

TresGats

My sons friend (20) nearly did this last year. He decided that it was the life or him, despite what people advised him. And for him, there was no catalyst other than failing the Irish Army test by a couple of seconds, and he is a very fit young man.
So he went for a few weeks, and got so ill he had to come home, supposed to to return to sign his final papers. Once he got back home, he didn't want to go back.
Use your bitcoin money to do an education course and an exotic adventure holiday, if you want to feel 'alive'. Seriously, you'd get some culture & body shock from the rigors of training and the speaking french all the time, if you're not used to these.

NIMAN

Max Prophet wrote: »

What is the leave typically?

I think you get home for Xmas, Easter, Valentines and Hallowe'en.

Max Prophet

John_D80 wrote: »

April/May is gorgeous in North Africa. Especially with all the time off the Legion gives its recruits.

I needed some R&R in between my 2nd & 3rd stints in the SAS and found my time in the legion to be a very enjoyable year. Go for it OP.

**Silly questions get silly answers**

What is the leave typically?

John_D80

April/May is gorgeous in North Africa. Especially with all the time off the Legion gives its recruits.

I needed some R&R in between my 2nd & 3rd stints in the SAS and found my time in the legion to be a very enjoyable year. Go for it OP.

**Silly questions get silly answers**

Esel

Travel the world, meet interesting people, and skill them?

Max Prophet

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Usually just after a break - up.

Do you want to forget, OP?
Are you 22?

https://youtu.be/gi3ggH1s-sM

Nope not forgetting more about learning new skills, languages and experiences.

Brian Lighthouse

Max Prophet wrote: »

Thanks. I assume the food is a typical hearty rustic French affair ?

It's bouillabaisse till its coming out your eyes, crunchy baguettes and brie in your ration packs all washed down with a choice of Bordeaux chateaux.

You'll fare well, good man.

tac foley

Troll.

tac

SmartinMartin

Usually just after a break - up.

Do you want to forget, OP?
Are you 22?

https://youtu.be/gi3ggH1s-sM

source

Avatar MIA wrote: »

Think this more suited to the OP... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Remake_of_Beau_Geste

You are more than likely right.