The American military recruiting culture can learn from the Legion. The Legion doesn’t sugar coat everything. Real men want their metal tested. Political correctness is a cancer in the worst way. Respect from a retired a Seabee Chief. 👍
I was in the infantry in the Army had my fun but it got to the point our jokes started to become a career risk lmao the political correctness is crazy now
It’s good to see you again my friend. Very interesting insight for those who are interested in joining the FFL. Thanks for keeping us up to date about Ukraine. It’s no doubt tempting to a lot of brave men to take up arms in Ukraine. Please don’t, you have a good chance of being. If captured you can expect very little help from your home country since you went there without the backing of the government. And that’s if you are allowed to survive as a POW. And now to check out your merch!
Hello, Very nice videos from Adjudant Thomas Gast Legionair Chief, he Teaching new coming recruitment legionairs de France making Europe Stronger as before 👋.
Thomas I have been following you for some time and I always look forward to the next video. This video was interesting, but there is one point I disagree with. Respectfully, I don't agree with your stance on people who want to volunteer in Ukraine. I do not recommend to anyone to go, especially if they have no military experience, but if someone makes that decision I respect it. Saying "this is not your war" is true, but also not fair, after all you were in combat while you served in the FFF, and though you were fighting alongside your brothers in the Legion, in the end you were fighting as a result of French policy, and ... well ... that was not your war either. This is not meant to be disrespectful, again, I would not recommend it to anyone. War is hell and I hope nobody ever has to fight in one.
Mes Respect dear @Thomas Gast! I was 2 times in Fort de Nogent to become a legionnaire. I trained myself everyday. Firstly I rejected in 2020 august because i messed up the psychotechnical test. So the CCH told me:If you really want come back after 9 months and try again. So during that time I worked , I trained myself and the time has passed. I went back to Nogent in this year ( january) everything was fine. I passed almost all test ( traction, iq, test psychotechnic, test medical, I got new name (nom de legionnaire)) only the cooper, swimming and the Gestapo was left ( I would have gone to Aubagne) but the doctor said he couldn’t sign my paper until I will be 21 years because I had surgery on my eyes (PRK Laser surgery) because this is a rule in the french army. So now I need to wait untill october when I will be 21. But now everything is gonna be shit also here in Transylvania and the war is in the neighbourghood. I hope everything is gonna be good. I really want to become a legionnaire and secondly almost finished the recruitment, but this rule is a "secret".What do you think mister Thomas? Thank you the motivation!
Hello @Laszlo Orban Wow it must be discouraging that you didnt get in, better luck next time! I am 18 and am planning to join the legion in about a year, when i am 19. I have PRK eye surgery scheduled in a week. Does this mean i wont be able to join until I am 21 because of the PRK surgery?
@@laszloorban2770 i dont wanna wait lol, i wanna go now. Thank you for the information bro, i guess i will wait. Good luck on your next attempt to join!
Please, make videos about the situation in Ukraine for people who don't speak German. Videos in English will help others to know what you want to say. Thanks
Hello Tomas! I do not know if you are still checking your messages on this channel (excellent work by the way!) But I would welcome your thoughts on what is happening in France these days from your perspective as a former Legionnaire. Thank you!
@@christiaandebeer8669 no, I only found out about it in my 30's after getting married and becoming a parent. If I had known about it earlier, I would have put all my focus in going there. Go be the hero of your own movie or live a life of regret and blame.
@@cjodendal3182 oo okey yea sadly you didnt know earlier but im now 17 turining 18 soon i want to first see hows life after school and then join the legin was thing about joining when im around 22 or 23
@@christiaandebeer8669 ok, maybe do 2 years in SANDF and then go. Or take a year 'off' to train, learn french and do all kinds of odd jobs to gain life experience and save money to go to France.
I would like to join I've been thinking foe years but the thing that discouraged me is that we don't get Christmas with our biological family and the fact the they can fight for NATO which I don't like
You seem to have stopped making videos. If so it is a pity. My son walked through the gate last Friday 15-03-24. I must now hope not to hear from him for at about 4 months.
Hi mr. Gast. Does the C0vid vaccine is mandatory to enter and succeed the selection process? If I'm not vaccinated the Legion will by force, demand me to take the Covid vaccine?
Thomas I might have miss heard you but you said one could apply to join the French Foreign Legion in Tahiti? It sounds like a great place to go before I potentially get the chance to dedicate 5 years of my life for a fresh start.
Just wondering. The rescue operation performed by legionairs in Mariupol, is it a secret operation or a "word of honour" operation cleared with the russians?
Hi Thomas, a very good day to you, to note upon knocking on the door what is it that I have to say in french, would truly appreciate if I could know this. I have been training hard pull ups are the hurdle to get through then I am coming.... stay safe be well..
@@mamu679 yeah the french foreign legion is one of the hardest military to join especially when you have to spend alot money going there and getting rejected really will break my heart. I can't join my own country army because I don't have the academic qualifications. So I wanted to join the french foreign legion for a long time but covid screwed things up. I've also heard that if a person gets the Chinese (sinovac) he/she won't be allowed to travel to France.
10% of acceptance. Could you make a video on how we can improve our possibilities, i want to join but i will spend a lot of money in order to travel to france.
I really want to join the FFL but i am already 38 and i know the age limit is 39½ but i am also overweight..NOw here's the deal;since i have done that before, i know i can get myself in shape in 8 to 9 months .but what do you think the chances are for a guy who is really close to the age limit...Do you know anyone who has been accepted to the ffl around 39..
I'm 38.5 years old already served 14 years in the Brits, still in, I know I'm lucky but I'm just in a unit that does guard duty day in day out, I think about joining the Legion constantly. Would I make it? I don't want to have any regrets, what are my chances, I'm still very fit, never been injured, can still Soldier. My head is spinning.
I have keratoconus and it is almost impossible to get into the American military, despite my vision being correctable to 20/20 and 20/25. Is there hope in the FFL?
Say nothing and cheat on the eye test as you walk in the room try to memorise the smallest line on the eye chart. They aren’t as on the ball as you think.
All I remember at aubagne was a standard eye test, cover one eye read the lines- I even used my good eye on the test and pretended to cover it, you’ll be sweet mate.
wanted to enlist in the US, but they're very annoying with their recruitment process, i need this document, that paper, this certification, etc. fuck all that. the legion sounds much better
If i come from Sweden do I need some kind of birth certificate? We don't have that type of birth certificate. We have instead something called (person certificate) does it also need to be translated into french?
Hello Thomas I am from india I want to join FFL but I don't no what document I require and is recruitment of FFL is on or not in centre . Which centre is better , and am I allowed to give feedback to my parents in training 🤔 that I am good . There many doubts in my mind can u please help me
Putin wants some level of conclusion , at least in the farming areas of Ukraine , the planting season is key - as Russia has the seed, energy,, and fertilizer to contribute and continues to be the only possible avenue of collection , transport, and dustribution of that highly valuable world need product stream..., imagine if Ukraine and Russia could at some level,,, partner up on at least food production.. they togeather can rule the world at this point..!!!
I know that Russia does not want Ukraine in its territory. Ask yourself the following questions: - Who benefits if Europe burns? - Who benefited tremendously from the last world war? Follow the money.
The American military recruiting culture can learn from the Legion. The Legion doesn’t sugar coat everything. Real men want their metal tested. Political correctness is a cancer in the worst way. Respect from a retired a Seabee Chief. 👍
It's really ironic too because France is way more left leaning than the US will probably ever be.
Right. I can’t even join the US military anymore cause of a DUI.
@Shadowfall-sx7cr what was your MOS?
I was in the infantry in the Army had my fun but it got to the point our jokes started to become a career risk lmao the political correctness is crazy now
So glad to see you again at English channel. Your talking about Legion Etrangere is breathtaking. Thanks 👌👍
Hello Thomas!
Can you do a video about different units in the french foreign legion?
Thank you, keep up the good work!
Nice to see a video from you again, take care.
At last here you are! Can you do a bit about the Engineering regiments when you have time? You're a legend!
Once I'm wrapped up with school, I am getting on a freaking plane! Aubagne or Bust
same
tip is to go to paris, aubagne is going to get very boring for a while
It’s good to see you again my friend. Very interesting insight for those who are interested in joining the FFL. Thanks for keeping us up to date about Ukraine. It’s no doubt tempting to a lot of brave men to take up arms in Ukraine. Please don’t, you have a good chance of being. If captured you can expect very little help from your home country since you went there without the backing of the government. And that’s if you are allowed to survive as a POW.
And now to check out your merch!
Hello, Very nice videos from Adjudant Thomas Gast Legionair Chief, he Teaching new coming recruitment legionairs de France making Europe Stronger as before 👋.
17 week boot camp but with 140 nationalties good luck
Good to hear from you Thomas....
Thomas I have been following you for some time and I always look forward to the next video. This video was interesting, but there is one point I disagree with. Respectfully, I don't agree with your stance on people who want to volunteer in Ukraine. I do not recommend to anyone to go, especially if they have no military experience, but if someone makes that decision I respect it. Saying "this is not your war" is true, but also not fair, after all you were in combat while you served in the FFF, and though you were fighting alongside your brothers in the Legion, in the end you were fighting as a result of French policy, and ... well ... that was not your war either. This is not meant to be disrespectful, again, I would not recommend it to anyone. War is hell and I hope nobody ever has to fight in one.
Greetings Thomas hope ye family doing good God bless 👍🇮🇪
Good video, informative and positive. Thankyou Thomas.
Thank you for the video Thomas. Yes very good English 👌
very good sound advice thank you my friend
Thanks you Thomas for another great video.
Hope now videos are coming regularly ☺️✊
Mes Respect dear @Thomas Gast! I was 2 times in Fort de Nogent to become a legionnaire. I trained myself everyday. Firstly I rejected in 2020 august because i messed up the psychotechnical test. So the CCH told me:If you really want come back after 9 months and try again. So during that time I worked , I trained myself and the time has passed. I went back to Nogent in this year ( january) everything was fine. I passed almost all test ( traction, iq, test psychotechnic, test medical, I got new name (nom de legionnaire)) only the cooper, swimming and the Gestapo was left ( I would have gone to Aubagne) but the doctor said he couldn’t sign my paper until I will be 21 years because I had surgery on my eyes (PRK Laser surgery) because this is a rule in the french army. So now I need to wait untill october when I will be 21. But now everything is gonna be shit also here in Transylvania and the war is in the neighbourghood. I hope everything is gonna be good. I really want to become a legionnaire and secondly almost finished the recruitment, but this rule is a "secret".What do you think mister Thomas? Thank you the motivation!
Stay strong brother hope to see you in the legion soon💪
Just focus on this and you will make it
Hello @Laszlo Orban
Wow it must be discouraging that you didnt get in, better luck next time!
I am 18 and am planning to join the legion in about a year, when i am 19. I have PRK eye surgery scheduled in a week. Does this mean i wont be able to join until I am 21 because of the PRK surgery?
@@brentharke8560 Hello bro! Yes, after 21 you can go to the legion, this is a rule in the french army, if you had a prk surgery, you need to wait.
@@laszloorban2770 i dont wanna wait lol, i wanna go now.
Thank you for the information bro, i guess i will wait.
Good luck on your next attempt to join!
Love your videos brother! You should sell them hoodies I’ll buy one! Keep up the great work!
Hello Thomas, good to see and hear you again. You’ve been missed
Please, make videos about the situation in Ukraine for people who don't speak German. Videos in English will help others to know what you want to say.
Thanks
Hello Tomas! I do not know if you are still checking your messages on this channel (excellent work by the way!) But I would welcome your thoughts on what is happening in France these days from your perspective as a former Legionnaire. Thank you!
Much love and respect from South Africa, considering joining the legion after school can you make a vidoes about the diffrent companies in te 2 Rep
All the best. Go as soon as you can. It is your life, don't die behind a desk.
@@cjodendal3182 thank you i will try my best 💪. Are you in the legion or planning to go?
@@christiaandebeer8669 no, I only found out about it in my 30's after getting married and becoming a parent. If I had known about it earlier, I would have put all my focus in going there. Go be the hero of your own movie or live a life of regret and blame.
@@cjodendal3182 oo okey yea sadly you didnt know earlier but im now 17 turining 18 soon i want to first see hows life after school and then join the legin was thing about joining when im around 22 or 23
@@christiaandebeer8669 ok, maybe do 2 years in SANDF and then go. Or take a year 'off' to train, learn french and do all kinds of odd jobs to gain life experience and save money to go to France.
Respect from America 🇺🇸 I think I know my next mission
I would like to join I've been thinking foe years but the thing that discouraged me is that we don't get Christmas with our biological family and the fact the they can fight for NATO which I don't like
Thomas we need to talk about the situation in Ukraine.
Thanks Sir
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You seem to have stopped making videos. If so it is a pity. My son walked through the gate last Friday 15-03-24. I must now hope not to hear from him for at about 4 months.
FFL has always fought for freedom and the right to freedom of speech 🙀
Hi mr. Gast.
Does the C0vid vaccine is mandatory to enter and succeed the selection process?
If I'm not vaccinated the Legion will by force, demand me to take the Covid vaccine?
Funny clip! Well done Thomas! The asian people will love you!
Thomas I might have miss heard you but you said one could apply to join the French Foreign Legion in Tahiti? It sounds like a great place to go before I potentially get the chance to dedicate 5 years of my life for a fresh start.
Hello Thomas, I hurt my shoulder, but even nkw I can still do 10 pull ups in a row, and when I get back at it, I'll be able to do 18 again.
Wise, wise man.
Thomas I won't buy beret do you have beret for sale in yours shop?
Just wondering. The rescue operation performed by legionairs in Mariupol, is it a secret operation or a "word of honour" operation cleared with the russians?
Hi Thomas. Is there any updates on the Singapore case mentioned in this video?
Hi Thomas, a very good day to you, to note upon knocking on the door what is it that I have to say in french, would truly appreciate if I could know this.
I have been training hard pull ups are the hurdle to get through then I am coming.... stay safe be well..
I feel so sad for the Singaporean guy, I'm from Malaysia and do you think that there will be a problem joining the french foreign legion?
If you are strong enough and if you haven’t committed a major crime then there’s no reason rejecting you
@@mamu679 yeah the french foreign legion is one of the hardest military to join especially when you have to spend alot money going there and getting rejected really will break my heart. I can't join my own country army because I don't have the academic qualifications. So I wanted to join the french foreign legion for a long time but covid screwed things up. I've also heard that if a person gets the Chinese (sinovac) he/she won't be allowed to travel to France.
Hi Thomas, do you have any information about Singaporeans joining the Legion?
Very good English.
10% of acceptance. Could you make a video on how we can improve our possibilities, i want to join but i will spend a lot of money in order to travel to france.
I hope in less 2 years I will call u brother.
I really want to join the FFL but i am already 38 and i know the age limit is 39½ but i am also overweight..NOw here's the deal;since i have done that before, i know i can get myself in shape in 8 to 9 months .but what do you think the chances are for a guy who is really close to the age limit...Do you know anyone who has been accepted to the ffl around 39..
Hello, do I need a do PCR test before i will join FFL?
Guess the air gets thinner for you, Thomas.
He’s used to that before jumping out of the plane
@@mamu679 well, he got to an altitude where his brain isn't working anymore. He will impact very hard on the ground.
Hello my friend Thomas
Long time indeed.
I'm 38.5 years old already served 14 years in the Brits, still in, I know I'm lucky but I'm just in a unit that does guard duty day in day out, I think about joining the Legion constantly. Would I make it? I don't want to have any regrets, what are my chances, I'm still very fit, never been injured, can still Soldier. My head is spinning.
With that background I’d be surprised if they knock you back. Physical and mental tests/interviews all going well.
@@danielb990 cheers buddy, I'm definitely in a Catch 22
Only one way to find out
@@corwinclark3267 yep
Salut Thomas! Is the covid vaccin still required to join the FFL?
Can you please put Gaston back together, it's not nice seeing his head without a body!!
Absolutely.
Is it mandatory for all the men in the french foreign legion to take part in the Jaguar internship course?
Tahiti go to France I guess it is possible
Hello Sir.
I'm in South Africa how can I join the legion ?
I wish to join as an American
Parachutiste or amphibie which one is more adventures?
Definitely the first
@@mamu679 thank you
I have keratoconus and it is almost impossible to get into the American military, despite my vision being correctable to 20/20 and 20/25. Is there hope in the FFL?
Say nothing and cheat on the eye test as you walk in the room try to memorise the smallest line on the eye chart. They aren’t as on the ball as you think.
@@danielb990 lol thanks bro, I was just concerned that they would inspect the eyes.
All I remember at aubagne was a standard eye test, cover one eye read the lines- I even used my good eye on the test and pretended to cover it, you’ll be sweet mate.
Daniel b your cheeky
wanted to enlist in the US, but they're very annoying with their recruitment process, i need this document, that paper, this certification, etc. fuck all that. the legion sounds much better
Please can I wear my uniform to my home of country please 🙏?
If i come from Sweden do I need some kind of birth certificate? We don't have that type of birth certificate. We have instead something called (person certificate) does it also need to be translated into french?
Legio Patria nostra!
do you have any pointers?
What is ur motivation as Chinese
30 April
Hello Thomas! I have scoliosis. Can i join with it?
Hi
12% Singapore hard to learn French
I heard, since the invasion, Ukrainian legionaries can get holidays, to fight in Ukraine. True?
👍🇫🇷🤴💪🏾🇫🇷🤝🇫🇷
Long time no see, did you run out of coffee?
He was immigrating to Sweden and was quite busy with that
Hello Thomas I am from india I want to join FFL but I don't no what document I require and is recruitment of FFL is on or not in centre . Which centre is better , and am I allowed to give feedback to my parents in training 🤔 that I am good . There many doubts in my mind can u please help me
To be a good legionnaire Tomas you gotta move your ass no room for the weak
Isn’t 17.5?
i wish to join
Are you too young, too old, too week or too married?
@@mamu679 I'm 21 ,single and in fairly good shape
What about the caribbean
Thomas, if you knock on the legions door you have to prove that you have big balls (Sack/Eier)
Well, you have ‘em anyway..,
Nescafe if you.want coffee
do they make you take vaccinations of any kind?
Do you need a driver's license to join the French Foreign Legion?
Bonjour mon copine
The legion is a calling, not a job.
Send me visa I will come there then Ratatatattatatatatata Fire 🔥 To All The Enemy 😁
you are from qatar you can get visa without much problems
Says the canon fodder. The legion needs brothers with brain 🧠
Wenn Dein Beil aus Beton wäre würde sie aber nicht wirklich was taugen.
Putin wants some level of conclusion , at least in the farming areas of Ukraine , the planting season is key - as Russia has the seed, energy,, and fertilizer to contribute and continues to be the only possible avenue of collection , transport, and dustribution of that highly valuable world need product stream..., imagine if Ukraine and Russia could at some level,,, partner up on at least food production.. they togeather can rule the world at this point..!!!
There is a third party involved which does not want this happen
Impossible. Putin says Ukraine not worthy of being its own nation.
???
I know that Russia does not want Ukraine in its territory. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Who benefits if Europe burns?
- Who benefited tremendously from the last world war?
Follow the money.
@@teller1290 if you need any explanation,,, it is not worth my time... start thinking big , stop thinking small
More majorum!
5 years to give ur life
Hi Thomas
Will the French foreign legion take me if I have a funny looking toe nail ?
If this one is not into keeping you from running and marching, why not?
I wonder if that sentiment would be given to the Palestinian people
Hallo, aus der Stadt Hero of Leningrad.
India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 army is best
Cannot read Chinese
Way your talking about on Ukraine crisis is too much selfish. Like saying it's not your war. It's sound like CCP govt propaganda 😂
Lieber Deutsch oder Russisch, wenn's möglich
Ko i net vasteh
Muast hoit gscheit zualosn
Hob i , in da bamschui hods koa anglsaxn fach gem
Hello