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    Legion tattoo.... "cut here.."


    Chris Boonzaier

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    • 1 month later...

    He has the badge of the 2e REP (Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes) tatooed and the mention 2 R E P on his knucles so he must be have been (or still is) a member of the French Foreign Legion. This is France top elite unit. :violent:

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    Bill

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    His arm badge appears to be that of the Brigade La Fayette, also named Task Force La Fayette, is a joint unit of the French forces in Afghanistan. It was officially created on 1 November 2009, along with a complete reorganisation of the French military deployment in Afghanistan. It comprises most of the French Army units involved in the ISAF.

    The unit was named in honour of Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette. It headquarters is located at Nijrab outpost, near Nijrab, in the Kapisa Province. It is headed by general Jean-Pierre Palasset.

    Organisation

    The Brigade La Fayette is responsible for the Surobi district and for the Kapisa Province. It operates under the US 1st Cavalry Division, The Brigade comprises two Joint Tactical Groups, each composed of three infantry companies and their support units:

    The Brigade comprises over 2500 personnel, amounting to 75% of the French forces in Afghanistan. Most are based in outpost in Nijrab and Tagab, in Kapisa Province; in Tora in the Surobi district; and at Kabul airport. It also utilises combat outposts in Belda and in Rocco, jointly with the Afghan Army.

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