Do I have to be a Citizen Of the US To Join US ARMY?
815594
As long are you are in the country legally, and you have a green card, you can join the Army.\n\nMy husband was in the Army for 3 years and he just had his green card. He came here from Mexico in 1987.\n\nGood Luck!
1044739
YES!!! In fact I served in the army (but I know this applies to ALL US military branches) with many people who did not have a US citizenship (and were not looking to GET one) who were in the military. Talk to your local recruiter they will help you go through the proper paperwork, IF you ARE looking to get US Citizenship joining the military can help actually speed up the process, and they encourage it!
621096
British Army is a good choice but it's tough so you need to be sure you can hack it. On the plus side it recruits from all over the world i.e. Nepal and The Caribbean to name two.\nYes I imagine you would get citizenship after your service too as most the over seas soldiers do. As for equipment we don't have nearly the amount the Americans spend on their military but we make up for that in training, versatility and toughness. \nThe British Army is the best trained and motivated army in the world!
620272
Yes.  You do not need to be a citizen, but you must be a resident.\n\n(1) Entered the United States on a permanent residence visa or has an Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form 1-551/I-551 greencard or stamped I-94), and\n\n(2) Established a bona fide residence, and\n\n(3) Established a home of record in the United States.
867548
Thank you for asking.  If you find your closest American Embassy they should be able to supply you with all the information you need.  Additionally, do a Google search for "American Citizenship Requirements".
758423
YES.  For a while there was a rumor that the Army was taking people that didn't have either, but it was just a rumor.  You can go into the Delayed Enlistment/Entry Program while still in High School, but you have to have a High School Diploma or GED to enlist.
399457
once you have signed yourself over to them you have to wait until your enlistment is up. it doesn't matter what branch you choose.
274392
I'm not sure of the exact steps. But you might want to talk to a Navy recruiter. I had several people I worked with enter the Navy medical corps and they were not citizens yet. They were refugees from Africa. But by entering the military they were able to have their citizenship sped up.
864192
You would need to go to the nearest military installation (I know Fort Sill is in OK, not sure where it is in relation to you though). Since you do not have a military ID, you will need to get a visitor's pass to get through the gate - this will require checking in at an office with your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Once in the gates you need to head to the DEERS office. (It stands for Defense Eligibility Enrollment and Registration System, or something similar to that.) You will need proof of your relationship to the servicemember (birth certificate, marriage license, adoption papers, etc), your birth certificate, photo ID, and possibly other paperwork. I would try to call before you go and find out what you need related to your specific circumstances. You may also need to either have the servicemember with you or a have a power of attorney (at the office here they require a special DEERS power of attorney, stating that you are authorized to enroll the SM's dependants - some places may accept a general power of attorney).
546217
I have a few friends who are naturalized US citizens.  It's a long process that takes several years.  The website below is the homepage of the US government's Citizenship and Immigration Service.  The pdf link is an official handbook with common questions about immigration.  \n\nIf you're not in the US already, you could also visit the American embassy in your country and tell them that you're interested in becoming an American citizen.  The third link below is a list of US embassies and consulates around the world.
959819
you  don't, sorry. You could always join the army & have Uncle Sam pay for it, but then again you might get killed over in Iraq
90263
To become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, the following oath is required.\n\nNaturalization Oath of Allegiance\nto the United States of America\n\nOath:\n\n"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."
966163
They can and do. Permanent resident aliens were subject to the draft (subject to certain treaties with foreign countries, notably Switzerland, viz. the Moser case http://supreme.justia.com/us/341/41/case.html ) and have always been eligible to enlist. Expedited naturalization is available to them.\n\nFilipinos before 1946 and other noncitizen nationals (today that refers only to inhabitants of American Samoa and Swains Island) served in the US Forces. Until 1991 Filipinos could serve in the US Navy. http://www.inq7.net/opi/2003/jul/20/opi_rjfarolan-1.htm\n\nOnce enlisted (only US citizens can be commissioned officers) an alien national can be sent to serve anywhere, subject to limitations posed by the absence of a security clearance. (Thus s/he could not work in intelligence, or as a U.S. Marine Security Guard at an embassy.)\n\nWhile military service can hasten naturalization, it does not normally afford immigration rights. (For what it's worth, the French Foreign Legion likewise requires that candidates for enlistment already be legally in the country.)\n\nIn addition to aliens who are members of the US Forces, several foreign countries (most notably Britain) are still members of the so-called "coalition of the willing" and have troops in Iraq that, while not necessarily integrated with the US Forces, may work and fight alongside them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_force_in_Iraq (Wiki)
1109537
Gee... lets see, renounce your US citizenship, attempt to get an Australian citizenship, apply for boot camp with the Australian Army. Maybe if you get through all of these, then you will be accepted into their Army. \n\nBut, why?
967910
No, I believe you must obtain a green card, but they are fairly easy to obtain if you wish in enlisting in the military, especially now.  You won't be able to accept a commission until you are a citizen, but you can enlist given you can pass a background check, medical, etc.
668073
no from my understanding u have to be married to a U.S citizen before u are eligible or u have to be here for so many years before u can get one
799115
good question and the answer is yes\n\nthis from a former army recruiter / active army