2007-12-13 08:40:03 · 18 answers · asked by thelma_layton 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To all the total idiots, im proud of all our forces, mine and yours no matter what sex, colour or creed. They are all doing a great job. As my father is American i thought it might be nice to live up to him
2007-12-13 09:03:06 · update #1
Hmmmm....maybe the US part of the USMC has something to do with it.
2007-12-13 08:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 4⤊ 6⤋
I think you can, if I am not mistaken "Shaggy" the dancehall reggea star became a US Citizen by doing Marine service first.
However as Ex British Army, I would recommend the Royal Marines to you, "Per Mare, Per Terram" formed in 1664 and known as the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot, they have plenty of history and pride, look at how well they are doing in Afghanistan.
If however your only reason is to gain US Citizenship, surely with a US Father you should be entitled to it anyway? or are you over 21 now, you should have claimed it before reaching 21, I have dual nationality and no in several passports it says you have to claim citizenship before reaching 21.
As usual "Gunny C" Outstanding answer, Huraa and an Irish Ranger one YOOOOOOOO
2007-12-13 09:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can join the Marines as a foreigner with a signed contract to actively pursue getting a United States Citizenship. I knew plenty while I served in the Marines.
2007-12-13 08:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the country legally then you can-went through recruit training with some British citizens and throughout my career knew and served with marines of several different nationalities and citizenship. Have to meet the same standards as a U.S. citizen but there is no U.S. citizenship requirement or that you intend or want to change your citizenship. Talk to a recruiter, it is additional paperwork but I served with West Germans, South Africans, lots of Canadians and Bahamian that I can remember that did not want dual or to change citizenship just wanted to join the Marine Corps.
2007-12-13 08:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You can. I see a lot of people in here spouting off and lacking the facts to back it up. In my boot camp platoon alone we had a russian, 3 guys from south america, and a guy from kenya. You can join and gain citizenship but you also have the british Marines who have a much longer history and the same amount of pride.
2007-12-13 08:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by rdcheidl07 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
What wrong with the Royal British Marines ?? They have just as much tradition as are U.S.M.C.
Asked by an American
And J.R. learn to spell it's United States Marine Corp .....not what ever you try spelling.
2007-12-13 08:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by J H 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to when you could join the Royal Marines? They are an elite unit with the hardest training in the world.- Rufus, the war of independence was a war between the British and the British colonists, the United States didn't exist
2007-12-13 08:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by August M 1 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Did you talk to a recruiter or just ask around?. Non-American citizens can join the US military. If you are in Britain you need to look up a number for the American Base near you for their public affairs number and they can help you get a number for the US Naval Attache in London who should be able to help. There is also a US Navy base in Northern Scotland in addition to the USAF bases in East Anglia.
Good luck and don't listen to the trolls and bozos who posted insulting answers in response to your question.
2007-12-13 08:49:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bob D 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you can't? I live in a MC Base town and lots of them are Mexican citizens.
2007-12-13 08:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think that you cannot?
You will have to declare an intent to become a US citizen.
2007-12-13 08:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by RTO Trainer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because it is the United STATES Marine Corps, not the United KINGDOM .
if you are not a legal permanent resident of 'the colonies' you have no allegiance to the US.
2007-12-13 08:51:42 · answer #11 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋