Citizenship and ROTC/Academy

[DeHavilland]

All,

I am married to a German citizen who only hold German citizenship and I won't ask her to change that. Our daughter holds dual US/German citizenship. She would like to apply for an ROTC scholarship or an academy appointment. As a prospective officer, does she have to give up her German citizenship to make these things possible?

[Guest Grind]

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• A citizen of the United States. Your citizenship must be finalized prior to entering the Academy. You must submit proof of citizenship if you were foreign born or naturalized. Authorized international students are exempt from this requirement.
  
• At least 17, but less than 23 years of age by July 1 of the year you would enter. The age requirement is public law and cannot be waived.
  
• Unmarried with no dependents.
  
• Of good moral character.
  
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[Masshole]

Given that your daughter is a US citizen, nothing should bar her from participating in ROTC. Though she will have to abandon her dual citizenship prior to applying for a security clearance. Is there any practical reason for her being a dual citizen?

[Guest drew41885]

I am currently an APAS at an ROTC detachment and can tell you for certain that your daughter will have to give up her dual-citizenship in order to be eligible to attend field training, and therefore commission through ROTC. This was a change that came down just a few months ago.

[theat6bisasham]

Pile on - I had to give up my second citizenship to finalize my security clearance years ago after I commissioned. Had to sign a statement and make it offical even.

But ...many countries, including germany, do not "recoginize" when a citizen "gives up" their citizenship...now the US does not allow you to serve in foreign militaries for the most part..but germany is pretty liberal about the whole thing.

[DeHavilland]

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Pile on - I had to give up my second citizenship to finalize my security clearance years ago after I commissioned. Had to sign a statement and make it offical even.

But ...many countries, including germany, do not "recoginize" when a citizen "gives up" their citizenship...now the US does not allow you to serve in foreign militaries for the most part..but germany is pretty liberal about the whole thing.

A S2 type told me in the past that he has had prospective SM's just sign a memorandum stating they hereby give up allegience and citizenship in said country. That seemed to work. Did you have to provide something more or something on a official form etc?