Basic Training of FFL🇨🇵

Basic training for the Foreign Legion is conducted in the 4th Foreign Regiment. This is an operational combat regiment which provides a training course of 15–17 weeks, before recruits are assigned to their operational units:

1. Initial training of 4–6 weeks at The Farm (La Ferme) – introduction to military lifestyle; outdoor and field activities.

2.March (Marche Képi Blanc) – a 50-kilometer (31 mi) two-day march (25 km per day) in full kit, followed by the Kepi Blanc ceremony on the 3rd day.

3. Technical and practical training (alternating with barracks and field training) – three weeks.

4. Mountain training (Chalet at Formiguière in the French Pyrenees) – one week.

5. Technical and practical training (alternating barracks and field training) – three weeks.

6. Examinations and obtaining of the elementary technical certificate (CTE) – one week.

7. March (Raid Marche) – a 120-kilometer (75 mi) final march, which must be completed in three days.

8.Light vehicle drivers education (drivers license) – one week.

9. Return to Aubagne before reporting to the assigned operational regiment – one week.