2 REP French Foreign Legion
The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP), an elite force within the French Foreign Legion, maintains its position as the Legion's sole airborne unit. It is renowned for rigorous training, multinational composition, and a high operational tempo. As a critical component of France's rapid reaction force, the regiment is ready for high-intensity interventions worldwide. 2 REP French Foreign Legion Deluxe Hoodie Since its relocation from Algeria in 1967, the regiment has been based at Camp Raffalli near Calvi on the rugged island of Corsica, south of mainland France. This demanding location supports specialized training across varied environments, including mountain, amphibious, urban, woodland, and desert warfare. The unit fields approximately 1,300–1,340 personnel organized into specialized companies and is equipped for mobility, with a transition underway from the VĂ©hicule de l'Avant BlindĂ© (VAB) armored personnel carriers to the more modern VBMR Griffon vehicles. Origins ...