a corps of foreign
volunteers and mercenaries, which forms an
integral part of the
French Army. Recruits between the ages of eighteen and forty are accepted, regardless of nationality, background or
occupation, and without being required to show any proof of identity. Individuals have enlisted in this
service for a variety of reasons, including to escape from political or personal situations, and to satisfy a desire for adventure.
—OEC - Awareness Levels App Mar 91