Is it acceptable for the U.S. Military to consider recruiting foreigners?

Question

Here is the the link to the article I read- http://bbsphere.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=626

Answer 1

Perfectly acceptable to accept "legal aliens" or even "foreign nationals"... the gentleman who CREATED the Continental Army was a German (Von Steuben)...

In my OWN service 1986-1999... there were endless Filippino Enlisted who served WELL... I also served with an Irish, Russian, Chezck, Israeli-American. SERVICE to this country SHOULD be a fast-track to citizenship... before ALL other entrants.

Answer 2

The US Military have always recruited foreigners that have legal residency in the United States; but they are usually limited to certain occupations due to security reasons and their inability to obtain a security clearance. There are also many Military Occupation Specialties where foreigners knowledge or foreign expertise is a tremendous asset to US Military Operations. As we all know; many of our fallen troops were foreigners that were given their US Naturalization posthumously. I have had the priveledge to serve in the Military with many foreigners that considered it a great honor to be able to give back to the country that have given them so much, and in a few cases that meant their lives.

Answer 3

I am a rightwing, gun totin, ex cop, military veteran and I say absolutely! Despite the US bashing in the media and from all around the world a lot of people would love to come here. If someone wants to join our military and actually contribute to our country then I say welcome aboard.

I am not saying that military service should be a mandatory component of immigration but I think those that help build the country should go to the front of the line.

Please do not present the recruitment of foreigners as a shadowy conspiracy, I served with many foreigners and I was honored by the experience.

Answer 4

Recruiting non resident ailens to serve in the US military a very dangerous road to go down. On the one hand I'm sure the US will have lots of willing recruits who would gladly trade 4 or 5 years in military service for US citizenship.


On the other hand, these folks wouldn't have the same kind of loyalty to America that US citizen volunteers do.

Remember, towards the end of the Roman Empire, upwards of 90% of their troops were non-Romans - and that didn't work out very well for them.

We might have the same problem.

Answer 5

Some of the finest Marines and sailors I served with were citizens of Mexico, the Philippines, Scotland, and any number of other countries. Some enlisted because they wanted to become American citizens, and joining our military was a good way to do it; a few others enlisted because they wanted to become United States Marines (and became citizens along the way-- but their goal was to wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor of the proudest military service in the world).

Answer 6

Is it embarrassing that a foreign born military member appreciates our country better than a lot of natural born U.S. citizens? They should be, foreign born military members understand our freedoms better, and willingly join to show their appreciation for that they have now, and will have when they get citizenship. Citizens rallying against our government are a black eye on U.S. citizens. It doesn't matter who's president, you join the military cause it's a civic duty to, and you're proud to be an American. If you speak to some of the foreign military members, they say they appreciate the country and are thankful, joining the military is their way of showing thanks.

Answer 7

Joining the US Military as a not-yet citizen as a quicker way to gain citizenship is as American as apple pie. Some of my ancestors just off the boat from Ireland were in the US Army a few days after arriving in New York in the 19th century.
My father served with several Canadians and a Frenchman in the US Army in WWII and one of my best friends in the Army in Vietnam was a German citizen, he and his family are all now still in the US. He became a citizen while in uniform.

Answer 8

What do you mean consider? The U.S. Military already does. "Jardin" covers this pretty well on legal immigrants so I won't get into the stats.

I've known a few "foreigners" in the U.S. Military and they were outstanding individuals. My dh was Army Aviation for 10 years and never had a problem with the "foreigners" he served alongside with.

Answer 9

here a good idea for the american army why dont u recruit the taliban or al quaeda they also dream of comin to america you know
hehehe u serious guys you expect india and china to work for you that quiet american intelligent cause are you planing your own military to invade your country you really think they fight for america in iraq well the first thing they'll do is tell you to suck their di*k good luck with the idea

Answer 10

Since US outsources almost everything, why not its troops?

Since China and India have so many people but not enough job, why wouldn't their people jump onto it? For those who hardly make $600 a year and cannot feed their family, it's not that bad to risk their lives for a lot more money - they don't have to fight for honor or freedom or belief, they will fight for something more fundamental - survival.