Me and a friend were talking about the military and he said he wanted to go to Italy and join the Italian Military. I'm not sure if this is possible since he is an american born citizen. Any help?
2006-06-07 10:16:24 · 8 answers · asked by ajm_daddy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I believe you can join certain divisions of the Italian military if you are a non-citizen. Doing so will:
1)Automatically Grant you Italian Citizenship.
2)Will not invalidate your American Citizenship (as long as the country whose military you are joining is not at war against the US).
For example, a number of naturalized US Citizens of Jewish decent go back to Israel become dual citizens and serve within the Israeli Defense Forces without penalty to their US Citizenship.
A US Supreme Court Ruling in the 1960s stated that the only way an American can lose his or her citizenship is if he or she formally renounces it.
2006-06-07 15:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can't say for Italy, but in the US, non citizens can join with certain stipulations.
(1) Entered the United States on a permanent residence visa or has an Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form 1-551/I-551 greencard or stamped I-94), and
(2) Established a bona fide residence, and
(3) Established a home of record in the United States.
Italy probably has something similar. Since they are in the UN and a US ally, there shouldn't be a problem with the treason thing, but that would definitely be something to look into before he joined a different military.
2006-06-07 10:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to join many other countries military. For example the French Foriegn legion I believe still don't allow French nationals to join. As for Italy you may find the Alpini or certain divisions of the army may take non-Italien nationals. Look on their website, all armies tend to recruit heavily and they will no doubt answer your questions promtly. If not, join the Swiss Guard, they guard the Pope in Rome.
2006-06-07 10:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by qatpoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well here in America, i just found out that u dont have to be a citizen to join the military. i would say u have to be a citizen of a country to join there military. thats what i would say
2006-06-07 10:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Know for sure about Italy, but most countries (including US and Canada) do not require citizenship.
2006-06-07 10:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by James A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine it is possible but that would mean giving up your American citizenship and becoming Italians.
2006-06-07 10:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard you have to give up your citizenship in one to join.
2006-06-07 10:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by prettyqbee07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move there, become citizen & we wish him well. Good Bye!
2006-06-07 10:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋