Foreign Legion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:combat_experience various global deployments
gptkbp:combat_history French military tradition
gptkbp:combat_role infantry, engineering, logistics
gptkbp:combat_training intensive physical training
gptkbp:commander General Marc Conruyt
gptkbp:community_involvement charity and outreach programs
gptkbp:country gptkb:France
gptkbp:cultural_events Legion Day
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on military and civilian life
gptkbp:cultural_influence French culture and identity
gptkbp:cultural_references films, literature, and music
gptkbp:current_deployment various international missions
gptkbp:current_use approximately 7,000 personnel
gptkbp:founded 1831
gptkbp:has_ability highly trained and prepared
gptkbp:head kepi blanc
gptkbp:headquarters Aubagne
gptkbp:historical_conflicts World War I and II
gptkbp:historical_documentation archives and records
gptkbp:historical_legacy defense of French interests abroad
gptkbp:historical_role colonial conflicts
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of French military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Foreign Legion
gptkbp:insignia Eagle and globe
gptkbp:international_recognition highly regarded military unit
gptkbp:known_for elite status
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
gptkbp:language_requirement French proficiency preferred
gptkbp:leadership commanding officers and ranks
gptkbp:military_ceremonies parades and commemorations
gptkbp:military_exercises joint training with other forces
gptkbp:military_philosophy discipline and loyalty
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Legionnaire
gptkbp:military_technology modern equipment and weapons
gptkbp:military_unit battalions and regiments
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Legio_Patria_Nostra
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Camerone
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Louis_de_Lattre_de_Tassigny
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Serval
gptkb:Battle_of_Dien_Bien_Phu
gptkbp:operational_challenges adverse conditions and environments
gptkbp:operational_command gptkb:French_Army_Command
gptkbp:operational_history various conflicts since 1831
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:peacekeeping_roles UN missions
gptkbp:photography strong bonds among members
gptkbp:recruitment foreign nationals
17 to 39 years
rigorous selection
gptkbp:recruitment_centers various locations worldwide
gptkbp:scope international
gptkbp:service_length 5 years minimum
gptkbp:specialization gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:strategic_importance key role in French military strategy
gptkbp:supports medical, logistics, and engineering
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:military_history
gptkbp:training 4 months
combined arms training
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Camp_de_Castelnaudary
gptkbp:uniform green beret
gptkbp:unit_history gptkb:1st_Foreign_Regiment
gptkbp:veteran_support assistance programs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:French_army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5