Want Some Info On Joining French Foreign Legion - FFL - (reserve, veterans)

[FreeSlave]

I'm not planing on joining the IDF but I'm just wondering if a non Jewish American could join.

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by FreeSlave

I'm not planing on joining the IDF but I'm just wondering if a non Jewish American could join.

Not easily....


Who Can Volunteer for the IDF?

Following is the list of IDF paths for the enlistment of non-Israeli and Israeli overseas volunteers, further down the details of the required qualifications: Mahal - Who Can Volunteer for Service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)?

[rightguy212]

I have a question I hope someone can tell me more information about the ffl okay so if I don't pass the IQ technical but I pass the medical and the physical probably which is the sport thing can I still stay and follow my dream of being a French legioner.I'm sorry for the bad miss spelling

[joe from dayton]

You really should have started your own thread.

I would presume that if you cannot pass the IQ part they would not have any interest in you at all. Being in shape doesn't mean anything if you lack the requisite cognitive ability they are looking for.

[jim12]

Hello, I have -6 dioptres in both eyes and could probably pass the French foreign legion eye exam by squinting
So would they allow this, me squinting that is? Also I'LL be in Israel in 9 days to try getting into the IDF through machal, if I get accepted there and finish my service then try out for the legion would my chances of getting accepted be greater? Despite my crappy vision? Good opinions and answers are much appreciated. Thanks.

[jim12]

Originally Posted by jim12

Hello, I have -6 dioptres in both eyes and could probably pass the French foreign legion eye exam by squinting
So would they allow this, me squinting that is? Also I'LL be in Israel in 9 days to try getting into the IDF through machal, if I get accepted there and finish my service then try out for the legion would my chances of getting accepted be greater? Despite my crappy vision? Good opinions and answers are much appreciated. Thanks.

by the way it took me bout 3 years to finally buy the plane ticket.

[Woof]

Heck, you'll pass the ffl vision test even if you walk in with a seeing eye dog and make up the letters you "see".

[jim12]

If youre serious that's just great, if not, well i suppose it was a dumb question anyway. I guess I should just go there and see for myself. One quick question though for those who know, if I do fail cause of my eyes, would I be able to try again after having LASIK?

[Woof]

I was just kidding, based on how easy it was many years ago to join. I have no idea what the situation is like now.

Well, call up a recruiter on their listed phone number.

[jim12]

Thanks. I'm finally in Israel and went to the mahal office and got the ball rolling, so to speak. Man....it took forever to get here. Anyway thanks again i'll refrain from asking dumb questions in the future.