[fortheDeclaration]

Part of it is probably the best disciplined and the most feared military organization in the world—the Foreign Legion.

Thats because it isn't composed of Frenchmen.

[Racehorse]

Racehorse: Part of it is probably the best disciplined and the most feared military organization in the world—the Foreign Legion.

fortheDeclaration: Thats because it isn't composed of Frenchmen.

Pointblank: Exactly, the only cambat capable fighting force they have in made up of people of other nations.

While I hope not to make a habit of defending the French, I do enjoy exchanging information and points of view.

True, most but not all of the NCO and enlisted ranks are occupied by foreigners. But, most but not all of the officers are Frenchmen. Most recently, in September I think, French officers trained some of our Marines during joint exercises at the French Foreign Legion Commando Center in Dijouti. And, to tell you the truth, I'm in great favor of recruiting our own professional mercenary force--something outside the reach of the private security firms we use now. I wonder if the Ghurkas are still interested in living the military life?