Hi,
I'm currently in the National Guard as an American/German Citizien and a German friend of mine is really obsessed with the Marines.
He recently asked me if there's any chance he could get into the Marines.
I told him that you have to be an American Citizien to join any kind of American Military.
However I did wanna be on the safe side now and just ask if anyone does know a way for him to join the Marines!
I have to say for his benefit that he'd be a perfect Marine too... :D
2007-08-09 03:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by memphis_rayns 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Your have to have a green card and be a Legal Alien immigrant to join the US Military.
2007-08-09 04:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were correct. I too am a German American and I was in the Marines. You are right, your friend must be an American citizen before he can join. He might want to go talk to the Marine recruiters just to be sure but I'm afraid they are going to tell him the same thing.
Gutten tag
Sorry I am German American but I can't spell what I say. I'm not that great at spelling English either, LOL.
2007-08-09 05:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a military spouse overseas, on AFN (American Forces Network) I constantly see spots (cheesy PSAs AFN has instead of commercials) for foreign military members looking for citizenship. Judging from that, no, your friend does not have to be a US citizen to join our military. However, I do not know any of the requirements he would have to meet in order to join. Have him contact his local Marine recruiting station. (Even if he's in Germany, there are bases there and he should be able to find a phone number.)
And good luck to your friend. The Marines rock!
2007-08-09 04:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by kalalfamily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be an American citizen, I served with several fellow Marines that weren't. If he is in Germany, tell him to go to the nearest consulate or the US Embassy, and they will tell him about what he needs to do. If he is in the States, he should go to the nearest recruiter. About the only thing he wouldn't be able to do is intelligence, most of those require citizenship. Almost anything else, he can do.
2007-08-09 05:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by joby10095 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He only has to be a legal resident alien of the U.S. I once served with a Navy doctor who had been a medic with Hitler's Wehrmacht, fought on the Eastern Front and was given the Order of the Iron Cross for his bravery. In the U.S. he rose in rank and eventually commanded a Navy Hospital prior to his retirement.
2007-08-09 05:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citizen: No. BUT he does have to a be a Legal PERMANENT Resident with a Green Card.
2007-08-09 07:26:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've served with people who where in the Marines to get their citizenship, so I don't think he would have a problem.
2007-08-09 04:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by John S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have him talk to a Marine recruiter.
2007-08-09 04:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋