Reserves/National Guards and Citizenship

[captnmayday]

Do you have to be a US citizen to join the Guards or Reserves or Permenant residency (Green Card) is enough? What is the maximum age if one has some commercial flying experience?

Just curious

 

[HueyPilot]

Citizenship

I know a guy who was British, and flew helicopters for the ARNG. When he first joined the military he was a British citizen, and became a US citizen while he was in.

 

[Slim]

When I was a company commander (ARNG) in the 1990s, I had a PFC eligible for promotion to SPC. Unfortunately, he was not a U.S. citizen, and I could not promote him. I know he planned on obtainig citizenship and reenlisting. Unfortunately, I don't know if he followed through.

Rules may have changed recently with the war on terrorism. I know some service members have taken the oath of citizenship while on active duty. There may be some new rules in effect.

 

[skyward80]

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that Canadians and Brits can join. However, they have to agree to become US citizens. I believe a dual citizenship status would be acceptable. I don't know of any other countries with which we have this sort of agreement. I cannot remember where I heard or read this information. I'm just passing along what was in my head. You should verify this information with your recruiter.

Lata!
Skyward80

 

[skiddriver]

From the http://www.1800goguard.com/index.asp

website concerning citizenship requirements for enlistment:

"Persons who were born in the 50 United States to include the commonwealths, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia are eligible for enlistment. Persons born abroad on a military installation, or born abroad of US parents who were citizens at the time are also eligible for enlistment. Persons considered to be aliens who have been lawfully and permanently admitted to the United States and requested permanent residence may enlist BUT not for any Military Occupational Specialty requiring a security clearance. These applicants will incur a Military Service Obligation (MSO) and they should apply for citizenship within four years after enlistment. Those who do not apply for citizenship by the end of their MSO will not be eligible for extension or reenlistment and will be discharged upon completion of their MSO. Aliens who have been admitted on a temporary basis are not eligible for enlistment. Nationals of the United States, such as the American Samoa" are eligible for enlistment."

Note that the requirement for Commissioning as an officer is that you must be a US citizen prior to commissioning.

"Candidates must provide proof of US citizenship (naturalized or by birth). US citizenship is required for commissioning."

 

[Vandal]

I am a dual citizen (canada/US) in UPT right now for the reserves.