I don't meet regulations to join the U.S military, but i want to be in some type of military. Do i have to be come a british citizen first or what, if thats even possible. I have family there and thats part of my reason for this option i'm considering.
2006-11-22 16:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by mostinfamous 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
"You can join the British Army from the UK or overseas providing you meet the required nationality criteria.
==Joining from the UK
You must be a resident of the United Kingdom or the Irish Republic, and preferably have lived there for a minimum of five years immediately prior to making your application to join the Army.
Nationality
You must also be one of the following:
A British citizen
A citizen of the British dependent territories
A British overseas citizen
A British subject under the British Nationality Act 1981
A citizen of an independent Commonwealth country
A British Protected Person
A citizen of the Irish Republic
==Joining from overseas
In addition to fulfilling one of the nationality criteria listed above, you must be eligible to hold a full British or Irish passport.
If you are from another country, you must hold a full passport from that country. Your passport must show you have an immigrant status in the UK that is valid for a minimum of four years.
All applicants must have the right of entry into the UK."
2006-11-22 16:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be a British citizen for 2 years but if you can't meet the US military regulations then you sure as hell won't make into the British military because the British military is very demanding and as you might know the British are the best at warfare and the best trained.
2006-11-23 09:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In World War II, before America was part of the fighting; many young American men went to England and joined their military to fight the Germans. If they could join the British Military then, maybe it is still possible now days.
2016-03-29 06:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to give up your American citizenship. Just become a British citizen then you'll have dual citizenship (you can get away with a lot of law-breaking if you have dual citizenship :-)
But I think the real question is if you can't join the US military for whatever reason you might not be able to join the British military for the same reason.
2006-11-22 16:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by mattmaul92 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As an American, you cannot join the British Military Force. Shed first your American citizenship.
2006-11-22 16:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do have to become a British citizen.
2006-11-22 16:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting. Why don't you meet US regulations? I'm just curious. The UK is cool, I wouldnt mind living there. Go for it is what I say, and whatever you decide congratulations on your decision.
2006-11-22 16:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Joe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell I thought that the US Army will take anyone now, to meet enlistment quota.
2006-11-22 21:52:03 · answer #8 · answered by Brian Ramsey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you give up your US citizenship if you do that.
2006-11-22 16:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army guys shoot big guns
2006-11-22 16:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋