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(Resident) O'Beirne, France Calvi, French Guiana, Djibouti, France

Service period of rank

Legion recruits 10 month

Private first class for 3 years

Corporal 3 years

Corporal 5 years

Corporal 7 years

Corporal 10 years old.

Corporal length 17 years

Sergeant, seven years.

Sergeant 13

Chief Sergeant 10 year

Chief Sergeant 17 years

Sergeant 17 years

Sergeant 2 1 year

Sergeant major 17

Sergeant major 2 1 year

French Foreign Legion (English) is a regular army composed of foreign volunteers. Have the same equipment as the regular army. It consists of about 8000 volunteers from 136 countries and regions. Established in 183 1. At that time, in order to solve the problem of foreigners committing crimes in France, and to supplement the French soldiers who were killed or injured in the war, it was established by the then French King Louis Phillips (position: 1830- 1848). Volunteers can conceal their nationality and name when they join, and they can also use pseudonyms or change their names. Therefore, many criminals have joined, and since 2000, a detailed experience survey of volunteers has been carried out, and those who have served their sentences have been unable to participate. At the same time, participants can refuse to take part in the battle against their own country. After its formation, it participated in the expeditions of Algeria and Mexico, then participated in the First and Second World Wars, and in recent years participated in the first Gulf War in Congo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other places. At the same time, it is not limited to war activities, but also includes peacekeeping assistance activities in Myanmar, suppression of riots in Haiti and disaster relief assistance in the Indian Ocean earthquake. Since 1999, according to the adjustment of relevant laws and regulations and the reorganization of the French army, the status of the French foreign legion as a regular army of the French army has been strengthened. According to a French general, the foreign legion is not a foreign army, but a regular French army. Therefore, the equipment and establishment of the legion will be changed, and the living conditions of soldiers will be improved. In order to cope with wars and the presence of forces in hot spots, the maintenance of combatants is an important issue for all countries (forces). Considering the time and cost of training a soldier, it can be said that it is reasonable to hire people with experience and tactical skills. Therefore, in the event of a war, it is very common to employ troops composed of foreigners who account for a small proportion of the troops outside the conscription system to directly participate in combat or provide operational skills and tactical guidance. Such groups are often referred to as mercenaries. In contrast, the French Foreign Legion is not split into the army, but is completely independent as a unit. The foreign volunteers used, like ordinary regular troops, start from the education of recruits and carry out professional skills training in their respective troops. The contract of mercenaries will be terminated after the war or conflict, and the foreign legion will exist permanently as a regular French army. However, compared with the regular army, France, which was thrown into the fierce battle zone in order to maintain its status as a big country, still has a position that can be abandoned at any time, and it is likely that it will not change in the future. A brief history before the Franco-Prussian War 183 1 10 In March, the French Foreign Legion was established. 183 1 ~ 1857 sent to Algeria to suppress local resistance 183 1 ~ 1833 old foreign legion 1835 ~ 1837 new foreign legion. On) 1837 ~ 1 foreign group (1er enrolls in the German Legion) 1837 ~ 1855 Second foreign group (2e enrolls in the German Legion) 1855 ~ 65438. 1832, the seventh regiment was established 1 regiment. The Swiss formed the second and third legions, the Germans formed the fourth, the Spaniards formed the fifth, and the Italians formed the sixth, Belgium. The Dutch formed the 7th regiment and the Poles formed 1834. In August, the flag of the foreign legion arrived in Algeria and was awarded by Archduke Orian, the eldest son of the French king, with the words "Le Roi des Francais a la legion etrangere" engraved on it. At first, the slogan of the foreign legion was "courage and discipline". (1920 changed to "honor and loyalty") Spanish expedition1835 On June 29th, the Spanish ambassador signed a support agreement with Isabel Ii, and about 4,000 foreign soldiers were transferred to Spain. On February 8, 65438, the order to dismiss foreign soldiers was issued. 63 generals and 500 soldiers were sent back to France. Between 1835 and 1839, 1 103 people were killed. In this expedition, in order to unify foreign soldiers, according to the order of General Banel, the original principle of troops composed of people of the same nationality was broken, and troops composed of people of different nationalities were adopted. At the same time, in order to unify the command, the principle of using French is stipulated. 1835 12 16 the new foreign legion was established. Due to the achievements of the foreign legion, the French government decided to establish a new foreign legion. 1 841April1Two regiments formed the first regiment of the foreign legion (1er registered the Della legion) and the second regiment of the foreign legion (2eme registered the Della legion) 1840. The slogans of the left and right forces have been changed. The slogan of the new foreign legion "Honneur et Patrie" (honor and motherland) was changed to the original slogan "Valeret discipline" (courage and discipline). 1843, the headquarters of foreign legion was established in Algeria. 1954 On March 27th, the Crimean War, France and Britain declared war on Russia, which was at war with the Ottoman Turkish Empire at that time. 1 regiment and 2 regiments were sent to join the British and French allied forces, and landed on the Crimean peninsula in June of the same year165438+1October, surrounding the location of the Russian Black Sea fleet base. 1On September 8th, 855, the 349-day offensive and defensive battle of the base finally came to an end. From 1854 to 1856, 444 people died. 1 in April, 859,1regiment and the 2nd regiment of the foreign legion in the Risojimanto War were incorporated into the French-Italian Coalition forces to fight fiercely with the Austrian army. On June 24th, more than 40,000 people were killed or injured on both sides of the war, and the foreign legion lost 143 soldiers. 1863 to 1867, Mexico sent troops. In the battle of Cameroon on April 30, three commanders of the foreign legion led 62 soldiers to engage in a fierce battle with about 2,000 Mexicans, and five survived. After that, the foreign legion designated April 30th as Cameron's Memorial Day. 468 people died in the Franco-Prussian War (July1870 ~18765438+May 0), and 930 people died in the Franco-Prussian War.

Legion story 1. Oath: The reason why the foreign legion is unpopular in China is because in a word, when the legion is loyal, it is not loyal to France, but shouting "The legion is my motherland!" Because foreign legions are "exiled" by the mainland in disguise, because they were formed to eliminate China's "outlaws" (radicals, revolutionaries and soldiers who were forced to retire); Marshal Sirte said when he was formed: "Since they are going to fight, let them go to the North African colonies to bleed or dig sand!" So the foreign legion was sent abroad forever. And the legion is not loyal to the government, if you ask where they come from? "Legion is my motherland"; If you ask them who they are loyal to? Death. No one will ask about your past. As long as you serve the legion, the legion will give you a home! 2. Totem: (An honest hand) Then there is the battle to conquer the south and the north. Until 186 1, there was a small battle between Mexico and Camerone village. Tanru, a 26-year-old veteran, led 65 people to meet the motorcade and was surrounded by 1500 Mexican soldiers (preparing to attack the French camp). At this time, Mexican soldiers shouted outside and told them to surrender. Tanru replied: "We choose death first!" So the battle began, and it was fierce. Tanlu died soon, and so did his successor, Captain Waylon. When Maud took over the command, there were only five soldiers left, and the nine-hour battle consumed all their ammunition, so six people launched a final white-edged charge on the Mexican army ... After the war, a survivor brought back Tanju's prosthesis (early: Tanju lost his left arm in the battle of Sevas Potor. 3. "We are French!" During World War II, France collapsed rapidly, and the foreign legion was also facing a crisis! First of all, a small number of Germans in the legion left (2,000) and were unwilling to participate in the war against their compatriots. Then after losing the government, the ownership of the legion troubled them (Vichy government? Or free France? ), and finally they decided to join free France against the German legion. At that time, the allies brought them helmets (foreign legions usually wear traditional cloth flat-topped hats used in the desert), but foreign legions wanted to let the Germans know that it was the French who fought side by side with them! In order to maintain the dignity of the French army! Refused to wear helmets, they attacked the Germans ... let the Germans know that the French are still fighting! 4. "foreign legion? No longer a foreign legion! " Charles de Gaulle's free France brought him great prestige! The army supported the great general and pushed him to the throne of the prime minister! 1958, Algeria defected! The army hopefully helped Charles de Gaulle ascend to the presidency, hoping to restore the dignity of France! However, Charles de Gaulle's performance was disappointing. He reconciled with the rebels and recognized Algeria's independence. There is an uproar in China! Especially the foreign legion! Algeria is their home! So, they armed threats against Charles de Gaulle's decree! As a result, with his superb speech skills, Charles de Gaulle crushed the morale of soldiers and arrested foreign legion officers. De Gaulle wants to dissolve the foreign legion! However, the Minister of National Defense forcibly seized the case, and Charles de Gaulle had to replace the "unreliable" officers, reduce the establishment, and recall the legion to the mainland. The famous foreign legion has become an ordinary domestic garrison, which is no different from the general army.