i saw this on the news just now, and how is it that one can become a US citizen while already in the US military. please explain this to me?
2006-07-04 12:03:57 · 13 answers · asked by jamie5511 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You do NOT have to be a US citizen to enlist into the milatary.
Here are the basic requirements"
The basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include:
• being from 17 to 34 years old
• be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551)
• have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED)
• be single with no children or married with 2 or less children
• pass the ASVAB test and
• pass the physical
2006-07-04 12:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Chris P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is a snipette from a website with the Military Regulations quoted below...
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (people who have an INS I-151/I-551 "Green Card") may join the U.S. Military.
Non-citizens may enlist, but cannot reenlist (extend their enlistment beyond their first term of service) unless they become naturalized U.S. citizens. However, after service of three years, additional residency requirements for citizenship can be waived. The Military does not assist in immigration naturalization process.
For enlistment purposes, the United States includes Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Northern Marianas Islands, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands.
Citizens of certain countries may require a waiver to enlist. These include citizens of countries considered hostile to the interests of the United States. For more specific information on the current list of hostile countries, or for other specific questions, Contact A Recruiter.
2006-07-04 12:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by gator_ce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know if you were adopted from another country you can join the military and after two years of active service you can become a US citizen. I think your parents need to be citizens.
2006-07-04 12:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by cynthia_0516 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that has never been the case. A green card holder who is not a citizen can enlist in the military. You do have to swear allegience to the US and you have to swear to uphold and defend the constitution but you do not have to be a citizen.
2006-07-04 12:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by rhutson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be a citizen to serve in the military. The time you serve counts toward the time required to apply for citizenship. You do have to be a citizen to be an officer though.
2006-07-04 12:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be a citizen in order to join, but you do have to be a citizen to reenlist after your initial tour. The JAG office will do the paperwork for you go get your citizenship. In order to have a security clearance you do have to be a citizen. Your parents and the rest of your family do not have to be citizens in order for you to join or have a clearance.
2006-07-04 12:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by mmuscs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be a US citizen to enlist. However, You do to become an officer or hold a security clearance.
2006-07-04 12:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by strangedaze23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need to be a legal resident with the right to hold a job in the US.
You would be surprised how many immigrants are very patriotic.
2006-07-04 12:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legal resident alien may enlist in the armed forces if they swear allegiance to the USA. When I served in the navy, we had one lady from Guyana
2006-07-04 12:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by JUNE G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ar wrong. There are many dead who were not citizens!
2006-07-04 12:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋