It’s been more than a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. During this period, many volunteers from around the world came forward willing to fight for Ukraine. As a result, the Ukraine Foreign Legion, also known as the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine, was created and this is how you can join it.
Step 1 – Apply
Apply to the embassy of Ukraine in your country and ask to see a defense attache or consul about joining.
You need to bring your government-issued ID, passport, and documents that confirm your military service or service in law enforcement agencies. The official may request additional documents, as well, and will then schedule an interview.
Step 2 – Sign the contract
If you pass the interview the official will make Visa arrangements and will enlist on a voluntary contract to fight with the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of the Ukraine Foreign Legion.
Step 3 – Get ready to go
You’ll be provided instructions on how to travel to Ukraine and what to bring. They suggest bringing proper clothing, a helmet, body armor, and other equipment. It is recommended that you also bring a compass, a good knife, a multitool, good boots, extra boots, tons of socks, and warm clothes.
Step 4 – Travel to Ukraine
You’ll need to travel in a defined and legal way to Ukraine. The embassies and consulates will provide assistance on your trip to join the Ukraine Foreign Legion and will also provide contacts to ensure your travel is smooth and easy.
Step 5 – Dig in
You’ll arrive at a collection point in Ukraine where you’ll officially sign your contract and become a member of the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. You can find more information on the Legion’s website.
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Do you really want to join the Ukraine Foreign Legion?
Anyone who joins should be ready for what it really means. Although you might have served, you haven’t necessarily seen what war is.
Americans who fought in the GWOT were spoiled. We always had superior numbers, firepower, and technology. The war in Ukraine has proven to be a brutal one, and Russia has not treated foreign soldiers well when captured.
If you are going to go, take out any ideas of being a conquering hero who John Wicks his way across Ukraine. Get ready to fill sandbags, live in a ditch, and go months without a shower and hot meal. Be prepared to be exhausted beyond belief and to be bored out of your mind. Be prepared to be cold and wet.
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If you’re not prepared for such harsh conditions, you might change your mind once there and become a waste of time for a country struggling against a very powerful enemy. Don’t go and become a parasite who attempts to get out of work and avoid misery.
Also, if you’re like me and after leaving the military you gained some weight and certainly can’t score as high on PFT, get in shape before you go. Don’t struggle to walk upstairs wearing armor. If you are going to go, go ready to fight a war.
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Don’t join the Ukraine Foreign Legion if…
- You have chronic medical issues, including asthma, high blood pressure, dangerous allergies, etc;
- Are seeking some form of glory;
- Can’t handle a rifle, shovel, or body armor;
- Have no history of warfighting;
- Are only going cause its the cool thing to do;
- Can’t take orders;
- Are lazy;
- Are addicted to anything;
- Can’t go without sleep, coffee, or your warm bed;
- If you consider whining productive;
- You can’t run a mile in less than nine minutes;
- Aren’t educated about the geography, human terrain, weather, enemy, and ally situation
Glory is never evident and overt. It’s not an in-your-face affair. Victory and glory come from the united work of individuals accomplishing a common goal. Digging a ditch may not seem important until the mortars come in and you and your fellow soldiers have a place to hide. You might dig the hole that saves someone else’s life, and you’ll never know it. Know that as mundane as your work may be, it’s important.
Know that combat lies in wait, and if you aren’t ready for it, you are putting your comrades at risk. This isn’t a game. It’s very real and very dangerous. If you aren’t prepared for that reality, then don’t go because I assure you that reality is prepared for you.
Feature Image: Men of the International Legion of Territorial Defence Forces of Ukraine. (Ukrainian Ground Forces)
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I want to join war in Ukraine but I have no experience what should I do
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Can you open the training academy so that other people who are interested join?
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Bring all equipment with me??? All I still have from my service in Israel is my tanto combat knife.
Beggar Zelensky got XYZ $$$ and doesn’t have equipment for foreign fighters???
I appreciate you writing this article. I have no combat experience but I was in the Marine Corps. I joined at the tale end of GWOT when there was not as many combat departments as when you were in. In your honest opinion do you think if I were to go there and volunteer would I be help or henderance? Thank you for your time.
I want to join ukraine millitary.I have five years Nepal army experience.how i can proced in this job?.
This is a Geo political and existential war at the same time. Know and understand the political games and if you want to represent ambitious fools or not. A man is not one who just takes orders, but who has the capacity to question those orders. Military is not necessarily for the brave,but for one’s ready to surrender their liberty of conscience and even dignity. Don’t fight in a war that is some one else’s making.. On that note, remember this FAFO fool around find out.
I really want to join but so complicated id would be a great help big help.
Is there anyway of making joining a little easier?
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Email me plz with some more info i really want to go and help before it’s to late
You should get grip son, this is no video game and using words like”I’m ready to fight and die.” makes you sound like a kid with visions of comic war stories and video games. I surely wouldn’t want someone in my command who thinks with the words of ready to fight and die. That is dangerous to fellow soldiers. Remember, no experienced service man/women wants to fight a war, but when it’s necessary we fight for for our fellow soldiers to our right and left, for those that are down range and for those that are yet to arrive. Gain some experience, learn tactics, navigation, weapons, survival skills, hand signals, noise discipline, earn an MOS, Military Occupational Speciality. Learn to accept order, as well as accepting responsibility, learn to take care of yourself, your comrades and your equipment. Lean languages, the culture and geography of were you might get deployed to, learn the history of your unit and those of your adversary and practice. I would recommend you 1st, join a military branch, earn what you learn, become a teammate, respect will be given and earned if you achieve the goals. Now my 2 cents, Always expect the unexpected, never hesitate, better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it at all. Remember this phrase. “si vis pacem para bellum”.
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