Hello

i have some questions about how to join the US army as a foreigner...

Iv'e allready heard that it's possible but i have no ideah how!

well all ive read/heard is contact a embassy
but if i go there i can't say
"hello, i would like to join the us army"
the probaly woulnd even take me serius or give me a laugh and throw me out eh?

and a other question, is it possible to join
the US Special Forces as a forigner?
or does the Marines accept them to?
all i know Navy Seal is impossible right?

i am a Swedish Citizen, That been denied to serve my conrty ( Cutting down on evreything )
its like bein denied my dream i cant just give up... ok this sound a bit pathetic but
i only whant to be a solder nothing else, mony and so on is next to meningless to me!
i whant to serve as long as i can for the first conrty that lets me in.
and become the best.........

i know the us army is GOOOD to do a chareer in but is that to possible for a foreinger??
well all info will be mutch apprichiated
(sorry fot my bad spelling)

.Ghost

You HAVE to have a green card. Without it you cant join.

As for Special Forces etc, I have no idea.

Last I heard....Special Forces is part of the same US military that requires a Green Card.

While the US military has need of new recruits, why should we invest in a recruit whose loyalties are in question? The reason I say this is your statement of 'I want to serve as long as I can for the first country that lets me in'.

Why should we train foreigners in the ways of warfighting with the possiblity that should the opportunity arise at some point, they will return to thier homeland and all that we invested is lost and possibly compromised.

The green card and that individual becoming a citizen of our country by swearing full allegiance to our nation is the only way you can do what you are wanting to do.

I am a British Citizen...

I will probably be joining the British Army, or even better the Royal Marines...

however, joining the US Military is also an option for me. Is there any arrangement for British citizens, and if not how do we gain a green card.

Hey there,
I'am from Germany and I'am interested in serving the US Forces as well.
Here in Germany the Army (called Bundeswehr) really has less money - for example, when my bro went to Kabul, Afghanistan they had desertclothes, but no desert west... that's only one of many examples how this acutally sucks. We also have less kevlar then you American guys have.

So, all in all I acutally have an idea what military is like (as I said, my brother is serving in Afghanistan, my 2nd brother is departing next month).
Because my brother will leave the Bundeswehr in several months after his mission, he allready had offerings from the so called "Black Pool Soldiers" (I don't really remember the exact name... but it's a US [mercenary?!] force which is in Iraq.

Does anybody know something about them?
Because of the Iraq war the US Forces are in want of soldiers and I heard that you can apply as a foreigner there. I also heard that you will become a US citizen after 2 years of serving.

All those points I only HEARD of, I don't know if they are correct, please tell me =)

Oh.. I forgot to tell: It's like only 60% of those Black Pool guys come home alive... don't know if that could help

See above guy's. You need a green card to enlist in US military. Willing to change your citizenship?

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Originally posted by thegunny:
See above guy's. You need a green card to enlist in US military. Willing to change your citizenship?

Why not?

Do you know, if when I have a green card I'am able to apply for all positions, like a usual American?

if you become a citizen of the US, then yes and you meet the position requirements.

Gunny is this a good idea?

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Originally posted by Coachman:
Gunny is this a good idea?

Why shouldn't it be a good idea?

Just a question bud, have you checked the web sites for the branch your interested in joining. and as gunny said above.Are you willing to change your citizenship?

heck this one out, google the rest if you want more info
https://secure.military.com/Recruiting/page1.do?ESRC=ggl_rec_army_gen.kw

coachman

If the candidate passes two vetting processes they he or she should be fine in the military. Citizenship and security clearance processes do a deep dive into the background of each candidate.

Well, it is possible to slip through the cracks and get in as an illegal immigrant, it's been done. Needless to say, if you are found out you're booted. If you want to join the best military in the world, just come here, wait in line like everybody else, become a United States citizen, and sign up. I'd hope joining the military isn't the only reason you'd want to become a US citizen, though.

hi,
if im willing to change my citizenship how soon can i join the military? i just want to be responsible for my girlfriend and our soon to have baby. im already in the us for a tourist entry if i can apply to join where can i do that? im at w.i

oh by the way my girlfriend is already a greencard holder though, maybe this helps for a background?

thanks again

Let us know when YOU have your green card.

uh i really dont know how can i have a green card as soon as possible in order for me to join. my girlfriend still needs to wait for 2 yrs or more i think to be a citizen, and as her being a citizen its our only way for me to be petitioned to be here again permanently. isnt there any other way that i can join the military even im willing to change my citizenship?

No. You have to go through that process.

but can the army help me to go through that process?

No.