2007-03-13 05:33:24 · 12 answers · asked by mrshawn1000 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, you can be any nationality.
2007-03-13 05:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot join the French Foreign Legion unless you are NOT French. Thus the name.
2007-03-13 12:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notice the word Foreign in the name. Years ago the legion was made up entirelly of foreigners, people from all parts of the world.
No questions were asked about your background or criminal record. The Legion at that time was a tough fighting force.
Now the Legion is made up of Frenchmen. It's no longer a tough fighting group. It's just a group.
2007-03-13 12:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the foreign legion is comprised of foreigners fighting under French officers be sure to learn french be for joining you are not allowed to speak any other language.
2007-03-13 16:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Joel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to be French to join. If you join, you are given a new identity. If accepted you have a minimum commitment of 5 years. You may reenlist after that. Once you've successfully completed your service, you are given a card with a telephone number to call for help if you ever find yourself in trouble, they will "assist" you, anywhere in the world, they will come get you. It's very grueling. Good luck!
2007-03-13 21:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to be french when you join, but you will be a french citizen when you leave after 5 years. You have to be very tough to survive in this lot.
2007-03-13 12:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by snapdragon747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laurel and Hardy joined, so I would say NO!
2007-03-13 12:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by ron4back 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course that's the basic denominator. You are either co-opted or sometimes, conscripted into it.
2007-03-13 12:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by The Razor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, hey if Laurel and Hardy can join, anybody can..
2007-03-13 12:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by dadknows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. they accept people from all over the world.
2007-03-13 12:37:10 · answer #10 · answered by eddie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋