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TCAV TV: French Foreign Legion; The Farm - Story 44
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- Опубликовано: 21 фев 2024
- The path from jail, to United States Navy SEAL, back to jail, kicked out of the United States Military, to joining the French Foreign Legion.
The wise learn from the mistakes of others. Listen and understand so you don't have to learn the hard way.
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I really do wish I had the desire to join the French Foriegn Legion back when I got out of High School in the 70's. I had 4 years of French and was in incredible physical shape and long distance runner. Love your show ! I did 20 years in the US Army Armor and Armored Cavalry.
Nothing in the military was as tough to deal with as the cold. When there's nowhere warm, it's miserable and demoralizing. Felt like our sleeping bags were just for show. Lucky to get an hour. Thank you for reminding me that I'm fortunate to be here and not in a WW2 reenactment.
I would say its worse to be sleep deprived than to feel cold
Thanks, glad to find that out the easy way. I've only had the pleasure of experiencing just the cold to the extreme. Your "Farm" video hit home and made me aware of where I am now. Appreciate your content👍
Looking forward to your video of your leaving ceremony back at Aubange, when you got your CBC from the Colonel. Itll be good to hear how you felt having pushed through all the Legion BS and finally walking back out the gates of Aubange knowing you'd got the job done despite all the BS the Legion chucked at you.
@arjunhundal2698 Clearly went straight over your head
@@thejuice5050I'm with the other commenter, your comment in no way whatsoever comes across like a joke. Seems like you didn't realise the back story and then went defensive
Kind of a dumb comment. He's allready a navy seal, nothing to prove in that regard anyway. If he had better things to do, absolutely understand why he left early.
There is no growth without suffering.
Respect brother 👊🏼
My friend was in there and he said that it was truly the biggest stress he ever had in his life
I have followed you since your first video post and really find your vlogs top notch and enlightening etc. I can associate to many things you talk about. I am living up in the Baltic region now live the winters here, grew up in Florida surfing etc lived a few other places, traveler etc. I'm 56yr old going on 25 I hump it everyday 5k to Iron Church hit it for 90 min then hump it back 5k to the house rain snow or shine. Keep it up, Keep the focus 💪 the content is killer and very positive, I hope the younger generation find your content helpful in the current craziness as the world spins! 🤟🤘🤌👍
What a story. Hoping faith is the next chapter of this journey for you.
Thanks Mr. CAV. You're a real life Popeye with that grrr in your voice and those guns on your arms!!! I would come home from school and wait for Popeye to come on, he as my fav! A-ka-ka-ka-ka!!! Love and blessings.
I get a real kick out of him as he laughs about some of these things. Like he’s got a secret that no one will understand unless they have been there. As they say in West Virginia, “You’re tough as a pine knot!” I love hearing these experiences you endured. 👍🏻
T-Quote-"It was an inescapable cold well you couldnt escape it"haha-Priceless lol timothy
I enjoy these stories. Brings back fond (bad & good) memories. Semper Fi Brother. GBY.
January 1990 at Field Artillery Officer Basic Course Fort Sill, OK. We were calling for fire at midnight atop "Block House on Signal Mountain" Ambient air temp 17F with a 25-knot gusting wind on the mountain top. The wind chill made it feel more like -17F as the wind cut right through our uniforms. I was standing by a 5-ton truck loaded with a bunch of miserable Lieutenants huddled in the back when I heard a lone miserable voice through chattering teeth say "I'll never be warm again!" I think that is the coldest I have ever been. No gortex just the old cotton M65 and no liner. I grew up in the Northeast and thought I knew cold. I can almost feel that day in your story!
Bro the one time we went to a field problem that ever got canceled was at Fort Sill it literally felt like the day after tomorrow it started out a real pleasant evening when we got to the field site and then it went South with the wind picking up and then flurries and then a tornado force winds they had tents falling down breaking guys arms they had tents falling down breaking people's collar bones when we woke up that morning there was icicles hanging off the bottoms of some of the cots of the people who slept by the edges of the tent the water had splashed up from the tent flapping in the wind and soak the bottom of the cots so there was icecikles hanging down.
About half of the units entire trucks got left in that mud bowl we had to come back like 3 or 4 days later when they had dried out with a wrecker.
Hi Taylor,
I am french and I love your videos your life journey is really incredible and you exude a lot of positivity.
Keep doing what you do.💪
Regards from Toulon😉
Yup! The f'kn cold can be crushing. When you were on that Farm you realized you weren't at Damneck, or San Diego.
Thank you Taylor! Here from Soft White Under Belly! Keep up your mission sir you’re changing lives everyday!
I appreciate that!
Love these, going through military bootcamp not knowing the language seems wild, cheers dude
Getting yelled at by a guy with a Russian accent speaking French is just the cherry on top loool
Yes! More about the FFL. Teach it!
Wes Watson’s hand and are gestures were exactly like yours.
Been waiting on this one. Need more legion stories!
Coffee and story 44. Thanks for sharing. What an experience you have had, and the things you have seen. Such Interesting stuff. Don't know how you did it. I have such respect for your story.
Glad you enjoyed it
The farm, you are soooo hungry. I heard from one of the guys that he was that hungry him and a couple of others went and raided the bin, then got caught 😲 I don't need to say the rest 😂 you will know what happened. 🙃😉
Love your videos as my son was a para in the legion also got a few legionnaire friends.
Thanks for your video's I got a sick sence of humour, because off all the stories I've heard I get images of the things your talking about. 😂
Thank you Brother! Love from Prescott, Az
AZ!
I went to the Farm back in July of 1998, and I guess it wasn't very cold. Maybe around 12 to 15 C or hotter. Coming from the US Army, I thought it was quite nice compared to being in any post in the American South, because at least it wasn't humid. I had a leg up on the others in that I was one of the few guys in my class that spoke fluent French, because my great-grandfather was French and was at Verdun in the First World War (that dude was hardcore), and I wanted to speak the language when I was in high school. Not that the instructors gave me any slack for it, or sympathy or anything, but I think they were watching what they said around me in casual conversation, believing I might tell on them.
Another leg I had up on the others was that I was a former soldier, but I wasn't combat arms, but combat support. I was Aviation. That being said, I knew how to handle a weapon, how to basically do drill and ceremony, and all that stuff. I liked the way the Legion trains folks. I don't know what it was back when you went, but you would do something over and over and over and over and over and over again until you got it right. First aid and CPR was different than what I was taught in the Army, but I guess they change stuff every so often (tourniquets, for instance).
My biggest hang-up was swearing in English. I normally always spoke French all the time, but I can't just say Merde or Putain de Merde or whatever for me to express myself! And, of course, comes the punishment for that. Once, when I was at 1er REC, a buddy accidentally dropped a 102mm round on my foot, and broke two of my toes (still had to operate the AMX-10, of course), and even so, my sergeant made me do push-ups for all the foul English words coming out of my mouth. Good times.
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Still waiting for “Running is for the Enemy” T-Shirts. Hope you can make those happen. I’d rather support you than pay some company to make them. Be well
I was at the Farm in Lafage. We used to steal sugar cubes out the kitchen at night when we did night watch in three's around the housing block cause we were starving to death. Good times :D
Ooohh yeah. I know ALL about those midnight kitchen ops
When a Navy SEAL says it was cold, you know it was COLD!!!!!!!! Retired DUSTOFF pilot checking in. You should talk about earning your Kepi Blanc.
He just said he’d get into that.
These stories bring me back to the Corps, some are unique to FFL for sure, Respect
Brilliant recount of the beginning phase of the FFL. I've read many books of people's experiences in the Legion, all unique and interesting. Could you make a video of your experience in any of the foreign postings you had (Mayotte, French Guiana, Djibouti etc)? Thank you for all your inspiring words dude, you're a rare gem in the youtube world!
Awesome recount. Yes I have done research on the FFL ,read a couple of books And watch a lot of videos on you tube.. I 'm looking forward to your book and get your perspective as an American and a Navy Seal..I look forward to all your anecdotes. Stay strong. Thank you
Listened to your interview with mark. New subscriber.
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I really like these Legion and SEAL stories.
Steak and rice and a top story while I eat.
What more could a fella need?
Every country’s military have that hell hole it loves to send people, to get either Cold ,cold and wet ,sandy or miserable or a combination of all those
Keep the stories coming TC
Reminds me during my service winter. They give us heating only 7pm to 8pm and that is all the heat you get. In night when ive had night duty i literally walked and workout to warm up
The real deal!! I’ve read all about this stuff in countless books… But to just hear it the way you tell it makes it so real… Like everything else you do, brother, real and raw! And that’s what everybody needs!
Jim!🫵🏻 My MAN bro we ON IT‼️👊🏼
Another fantastic and really interesting video. Thank you TCAV
What a unique experience this must be....!
Love your videos! I usually watch them more than once. Great messages in each one.
Man I saw your interview on Mike ritland. I am a long term army infantry guy since 2009. Have a friend that got out and went FFL in 2012
BEST. SHOW. EVER.
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I can't stop watching your videos. But I got to go to work. Have a great datyTCAV.
I was at the farm in Bel Air, 1986... first desertions!
I love and am genuinely afraid of this dude, respect sir.
WE IN IT TOGETHER BROO!👊🏼
Another really interesting piece, you’ve got one hell of a fascinating story. Very inspiring and always interesting.
Been following your other interviews and truly appreciate the message you are sharing with all of us. I only heard about your story from a Senior Chief from the teams who I highly respect. Look forward to your continued success, you are crushing it! ~Semper Fi.
Hell yeah Trent. Keep em coming bro
Will do!!
man i cant get over these arms
Email me, let's get you on the program get u the same arms: tcavofficial@gmail.com
Thanks Trent!
Great stories keep them coming
Thanks! Will do!
That might be pretty fun out there Cav....Do a lot of spirit running, spirit work....Imagine what it was like in WWI and WWII, go back to Roman times maybe....Who knows what people think about sometimes, family, friends, new or lost loves....Shit like that keep people going, don't know if you can train it or not....Helped me move a lot faster at times, push a lot harder....Might be something you want to cover, what kept you going brother? Thanks again for sharing💪🙏💞🫂
Did you ever attend any of the specialized French Foreign Legion training like the Jaguar course in French Guiana or the desert course at Arta Beach in Djibouti?
Got to have sucked but keeping in mind so worth it.
nice talk.thank you.
Been waiting to hear about this one!
Wes Watson lol
Good Morning Peace
Les bonnes vieilles classes ... Nous, le képi on l'a reçu à l'issue d'un stage commando ... 17ème régiment du génie parachutiste ... On a aussi des képis, mais ils sont noir ... 😁😁
The legion should be paying you for doing these videos.
in 1986 we still used the mas 36 dude,that thing can kill elephants,and we were alowed to use the fa mas twice,the thing is easy to take apart,compared to the mas 36
T, we need one last video with you in legion uniform and beret! Dig it out of the attic…
Def not possible bro. I would never put a military uniform on when im not in the military to play dress up
That language barrier must have been tough. You know you're getting cussed out, but that's about it! How long does it take to get the basic understandings down, I wonder.
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Don’t know if it was already asked or addressed in another video but I’m sure some people would like to see you talk and maybe speak in French and what level of competency in the language you would have after being in for the amount of time you were in
You weren't Skeletor man !
You juste were "Chat maigre"
Thin cat 😂
i done the farm in the summer so it was really hot couldn't imagine doing a winter one,ive never starved in my life so much,i would dream about food lol
Yo. can you do a video on the food and how the soldiers adjusted to the diet? 🙏
The legendary farm in Castelnaudary. What about the FAMAS, it's lighter than the PARAFAL and AR15. Whta's the best navy SEALs or Frech Foreign Legion rifle?
Seals get to choose whatever they want. FFL get what's issued to them.
Bro! Ranger Batt got nothing on the French Foreign Legion. What you did was some serious infantry training. 70 K marches, 20 K runs, all on a caloric deficit. I guess the best way to develop cohesion is to go through hell with your fellow man. Your Green Beret really means something
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As usual, super interesting. Hey man, whenever you finish your book and it's released, let us know. I wanna buy it.
Will do!
Tcav, is the lack of food by design? Or is it a French culture thing? I heard from other Legionnaires that you can't go in for seconds, even at parties or other official functions.
Think it's culture man
Awesome stories. Question for future video: how much did being a SEAL affect how you were treated in the FL? Did they try to screw or break you more because you were already top tier?
I got a little extra love
Hi, in one video, you mentioned that one of the reasons you joined the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment was the option to apply for GCM. Did you try that? Could you please speak about it in one of the upcoming videos? Thank you very much!
I already have in the video Failure
@@tcavofficial Ah, yes. I apologize, I overlooked it
Tcav make sure you ask people to like and subscribe play a lot of people are watching not liking and not subscribing, but would be willing to if just reminded to and then your numbers would be going up a lot faster and they’ll get reminders to watch the video
Please explore the "cool" factor of being a former legionnaire. The cool factor is undeniable, do women find it intriguing? Men?
I love how every SEAL uses the term “fuck fuck games.”
I had second thoughts at ft benning with no blanks being told to yell bang bang forgetting they do not trust new trainees with live ammunition for a reason. A cadre was killed the class after mine on a live fire range. He got pissed at the trainee trying to clear a jam on a timed range requiring fire and maneuver up hill and when he pulled the rifle barrel the weapon killed him. The drill sergeant’s jumped the private and beat his ass. His buddy had to explain to them what happened and there was a huge investigation over it. A friend of mine was there. Things in the military are done for a reason. Not always favorable to the new privates.
Did they let you keep some of your navy nco rank in the ffl? Also tell us if they gave you amy special tasks as a seal. Kind of like teaching. I know you dived into mercury filled ponds doing the illegal mining interdiction, but im wondering about other things. Maybe teaching about explosives cqb etc.
Good morning bro
Morning
That's what I wondered about the weight loss cuz what I was eating when I first got there it was bulshit
Brother do talk about the totalty of a military career in the legion, promotions, conditions of service, and all that
And most importantly is it possible that after a period of time a legionnaire can join another branchof the military lets say airforce as a commissioned officer
Bro make some video about psychological test... What types of questions they ask... Or Types Of IQ
You touch on one of the big things that puts me off FFL… I know I’d lose a shit tonne of lean mass. I don’t know any other armed forces that make you do so much activity on a bit of baguette and coffee
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What would you say the pass rate was? From your class of 50, how many passed vs how many out due to injury, drop out etc etc?
Most the chop came during selection/preselection. Bout 75% from Legion bootcamp finished
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My dumbass went in the army still on drugs with a bs fiancé needless to say I wish I would have said fuck it stick it out and made a career in the military. 37 yrs old now watching your video I’m kicking my own ass.
Email me let's get correct here now: tcavofficial@gmail.com
Say homie, is that a Valknut tattoo on your elbow? What is that?
Garde a vous,the food,i remenber a sign in the cantine that said 10 franc a day ,i just did my forced service,so little food is the norm in the French army,i was build like you dude,86 kilo muscle 1,66 in height,350 francs a month payment
Taylor, as a seal, what sere did you go to? B or C? There’s an ongoing arguement that only green team goes to C. Could you speak on this? Love ya bro
Not sure what mine was classed as
@@tcavofficial no problem. Thanks for getting back to me. Any one that says you don’t reply is full of shit.
Can I be part of the special forces after being a legionnaire?
Worst experience? Hell week or four weeks at the farm?
Apples and oranges
Guys like him kept me from joining gangs in prison. Id rather deal with convicts than end up at war with military my grandfathers comrades
What? Your comment fell apart somewhere.
@@carycoller3140 what I meant was knowing that THE gang , US military is the real true opposition of gangs. Edit I know this because I come from military family my grandfather explained to me what they did to Korean prisoners who against order found material and would fly their flag
@@jojofreelancer1210 Got it 👍
The farm is heavy ,always hungry ,tired,stress,punishment ,sadist corporals and sergeants beatings ,stupid punishments etcetera..
Over-the-counter hormones in France LoL😮😮
Yo T got my first interview offered ERT leader at chemical injection plant with groupleader position payed 16 hour stand by on weekends big plant small pumps alot of chemicals but I'm waiting for my next interview I found out asst.superintendant took test he scored one point hire than me 😂😂I could run that shit 😂😂😂😂😂
Great video and thanks for your honesty, especially in your videos where you made big mistakes.
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How was your french speaking battle buddy? Isn’t everyone paired up with someone who understands french and speaks your home language, if possible? I can imagine that being hit or miss. Making some Irish/English friends or paired up with a Romanian pervert, either way, looking forward to hearing about it.
Squid here. Do you think the leadership had a hard-on for you as a Navy Seal? Like, let's show him how difficult things can be. And, did the Legion ever take advantage of your training or knowledge as a Seal?
I got a little extra love and only a couple times
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Bro the farm sounds like a mofo
You mentioned in the Soft White Underbelly vid that "the romantics get the shit beat out of them." Why?...because they're not truly physically and mentally tough?
Not ready for the reality
INFORMING, INTERESTING. tw