Posted on Apr 24, 2021
What are the laws, restrictions, and opportunities available for someone who served in another army/has dual citizenship?
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I have served for 2 years, and currently hold citizenship for both the U.S and Israel.
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I do not believe there are any laws nor restrictions against a US Citizen that served in the IDF wanting to join the US Military. About the only thing I could even begin to think of is that you may have to give up your Israeli citizenship.
Now, you may very well require a waiver, plus your background check may raise some eyebrows. But, who knows really.
Your best bet, if you have not done so, is make contact with a Recruiter and raise all of these questions and concerns with them. Personally, I'd think someone that served in the IDF would be a great asset to the US Military.
Now, you may very well require a waiver, plus your background check may raise some eyebrows. But, who knows really.
Your best bet, if you have not done so, is make contact with a Recruiter and raise all of these questions and concerns with them. Personally, I'd think someone that served in the IDF would be a great asset to the US Military.
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Samantha Ferszt
Thank you for the quick response.
It's been my understanding thus far that Israeli soldiers, or anyone who served in a foreign army, are incredibly limited in their possible service with the U.S. A former soldier of mine just recently moved back to the States, and was told they were unable to even join the reserves.
I'll be sure to reach out to another Recruiter to find more information. Thank you again for the response.
It's been my understanding thus far that Israeli soldiers, or anyone who served in a foreign army, are incredibly limited in their possible service with the U.S. A former soldier of mine just recently moved back to the States, and was told they were unable to even join the reserves.
I'll be sure to reach out to another Recruiter to find more information. Thank you again for the response.
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COL David Turk
Samantha Ferszt - if you’re not getting answers from recruiters, I suggest you call Recruiting Command. From my dated experience, prior foreign military were allowed to serve, but often had limited security classification.
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It is not true prior foreign svc is disqualifying Samantha Ferszt. I am currently deployed to centcom with a former German army tanker and know if others like him from IDF to others.
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MSG (Join to see)
Samantha Ferszt if your former troop was denied the ability to join, either the recruiter lied to them because they didn't want to do any work or something popped up in the background check
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We have a lot of people serving who have served in friendly nations. I have friends in the US Army who have served in the British and German military. One even became an officer.
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I believe your enlistment oath requires exclusive loyalty. If you are undecided,nleave
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