Posted on Oct 15, 2017
Does fighting for an overseas militia disqualify you for military service?
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There are Americans who are traveling to Syria to fight w/ the People's Protection Units(YPG).
Many are former military. I heard that it was illegal to do this, however I have not seen any American return home from fighting against ISIS with the YPG be arrested. In fact, some even go as public as talking on the news.
Many are former military. I heard that it was illegal to do this, however I have not seen any American return home from fighting against ISIS with the YPG be arrested. In fact, some even go as public as talking on the news.
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Posted 7 y ago
Responses: 12
Better you ask a lawyer versed in US law then an Internet forum of mostly service members.
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Audie Kiev
I was hoping to find a recruiter who might know if there were any specific regulations(specifically for the Army, or any branch) that mentions it.
But, you're right. It appears to be a gamble of a legal issue.
But, you're right. It appears to be a gamble of a legal issue.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Audie Kiev - recruiter who might know if there were any specific regulations(specifically for the Army, or any branch) that mentions it."
Ok fair enough...... as in is that a question you have to answer during the process....
I think what your going to find is the question is, Have you been outside the country in the last X years? What countries did you visit? and when a recruit answers "Pakistan or Iraq or the like ...it will be something that gets looked at before a contract is pushed across to sign..
But good question.....
Ok fair enough...... as in is that a question you have to answer during the process....
I think what your going to find is the question is, Have you been outside the country in the last X years? What countries did you visit? and when a recruit answers "Pakistan or Iraq or the like ...it will be something that gets looked at before a contract is pushed across to sign..
But good question.....
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SSG Edward Tilton
If it doesn't it should. You are swearing allegiance to another government,state, religion, whatever.
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SGM Erik Marquez
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I do not believe going to a foreign country and working as what is essentially a mercenary equates to pledging allegiance to anything it may be a requirement in some instances but I do not believe you’ll find it a requirement in most or even all if you’re willing to pick up a gun fight that’s good enough
I do not believe going to a foreign country and working as what is essentially a mercenary equates to pledging allegiance to anything it may be a requirement in some instances but I do not believe you’ll find it a requirement in most or even all if you’re willing to pick up a gun fight that’s good enough
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I second what the SGM said, fighting in another military opens you up to a great deal of scrutiny what with war crimes, violations etc real or imagined. Good intentions are often rewarded with 3 hots and a cot at the gray bar hotel when doing things not under and SOFA or Uncle Sam's guidance.
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The US can choose to prosecute you, disqualify you for military service, and strip you of your citizenship and right to return - if you join or fight in a foreign military or paramilitary service - particularly if you kill anyone. So far, such prosecutions are rare. Warmest Regards, Sandy :)
p.s. In general the act must be voluntary and may be viewed as renouncing your citizenship.
p.s. In general the act must be voluntary and may be viewed as renouncing your citizenship.
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