[7] The Legion had a long history of Fortification construction (French: génie bâtisseur), however, had little experience in combat engineering assault.

[7] The whites cadres combat engineer assault specialist of the general regime, a part component of the Military Combat Engineer Assault (French: Génie militaire) of the French Army brought forth their precious savoir-faire and formed the legionnaires in the various fields of specialties.

[7] For the actions of 6th Foreign Engineer Regiment (6e R.E.G) in Tchad at Faya-Largeau in 1987, the 1st combat company was cited at the orders of the armed forces with the Croix de la Valeur militaire.

[7] In the same theater of combat engagement, Sergent-Chef Panic was killed by an Anti-tank mine on January 14, 1988 during a mission of opening and clearing the route.

[7] At Laudun, the mood and mode of the regiment was accelerated by the dispatching of combat companies, sections and small separate detachments tasked with punctual missions.

After the cease fire took hold they conducted a joint mine clearing operation alongside a Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver Team Unit.

Premier régiment étranger de génie Grenades à sept flammes sur ta cuirasse brille.

Les grappins soulèvent des mines piégées Il faut avancer au mépris du danger.

Premier régiment étranger de génie Grenades à sept flammes sur ta cuirasse brille.

Quand le vert et rouge de ton fanion surgit C'est la débandade dans les rangs ennemis.