Pakistan Defence
Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 31 to 35 of 35
Thanks Tree30Thanks

How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?




  1. #31
    JR. THINK TANK Donatello's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Pakistan
    Posts
    3,759
    Thanked
    2118 times
    Users Country Flag: Pakistan Users Location Flag: UK

    Default Re: How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?



    Yes you can join Pakistan Armed forces, but you will have to give up your other nationality.

    Now i know that USA and Pakistan both allow dual nationalities, but in either case, you have to give up one for joining the armed forces.


    Consider your options carefully. Because if you start to serve in Pakistan and give up US nationality, you options might be limited. I mean, what if you don't want to progress further in the Pakistan armed forces? Then what?

    I know there are some countries, like UK/Britain, that allow you to reclaim the citizenship back. Check with your state-department or immigration services and see if you can reclaim your citizenship to USA if you leave Pakistan armed forces.


    Pakistan Airforce would be good option, if you can qualify for the GDP and fly the skies. But whatever decision you make, stick with it.

  2. #32
    First Line of Offence Abu Zolfiqar's Avatar

    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    HQ 3 Wing, Arawali
    Posts
    17,232
    Thanked
    15974 times
    Users Country Flag: Pakistan Users Location Flag: Pakistan

    Default Re: How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?

    well first off, you'll have to renounce your US citizenship. Your US citizenship fobids you from serving in foreign militaries --either for conscription/training or for full on enlistment. Keep that in mind.


    and no, the benefits are negligible as is the pay.....your life in sunny California is much more comfortable than what you can dream it will ever be with Pakistan Army

    but the rewards of serving in PA simply can not be replicated anywhere else on the globe

    if you are REALLY serious, well you can visit the PA website for info and see where you stand...its very competitive


    i dont know about what it is currently, but in our year it was over 40,000 applicants.....317 (or something like that) were selected

  3. #33
    SENIOR MEMBERS persona_non_grata's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Daddy Dhabi
    Posts
    3,785
    Thanked
    2928 times
    Users Country Flag: Pakistan Users Location Flag: Pakistan

    Default Re: How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?

    Quote Originally Posted by Abu Zolfiqar View Post
    well first off, you'll have to renounce your US citizenship. Your US citizenship fobids you from serving in foreign militaries --either for conscription/training or for full on enlistment. Keep that in mind.
    Dr Oz served in the Turkish military
    Oz is fluent in both English and Turkish. He is a holder of both Turkish and American citizenship, having served in the Turkish Army to retain his Turkish citizenship

  4. #34
    First Line of Offence Abu Zolfiqar's Avatar

    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    HQ 3 Wing, Arawali
    Posts
    17,232
    Thanked
    15974 times
    Users Country Flag: Pakistan Users Location Flag: Pakistan

    Default Re: How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?

    Quote Originally Posted by pdf_shurtah View Post
    Dr Oz served in the Turkish military
    well technically, he did go against the conventions......but since it was 'askerlik' (military obligation - which can range from 6 months to 15, depending on certain factors) I guess the issue was kept as a non-issue. In this case, he probably did so to retain his Turkish nationality and to avoid paying a large fine (or worse) for not reporting to conscription duty


    but as per US laws, allegiance even of double nationals will essentially be towards USA.....if for whatever reason there is a draft (unlikely) he would have to report to duty or else face a court martial.


    Pakistan Army is a purely voluntary force. So this guy who started the thread would have to keep that in mind if he were to attain Pakistani nationality and train/enlist
    persona_non_grata thanked this.

  5. #35
    FULL MEMBERS Alienoz_TR's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Istanbul
    Posts
    1,624
    Thanked
    1388 times
    Users Country Flag: Turkey Users Location Flag: Turkey

    Default Re: How can a united states citizen join Pak Army?



    Quote Originally Posted by pdf_shurtah View Post
    Dr Oz served in the Turkish military
    Just a lost Turk to american capitalism.


Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-07-2011, 09:48 PM
  2. Cost of War to United States
    By graphican in forum Americas
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 03-25-2011, 07:56 AM
  3. How To Join Pakistani Army If, You're Norwegian Citizen?
    By PakistaniArmy in forum Members Club
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-11-2011, 10:42 PM
  4. Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-22-2009, 11:28 PM
  5. Replies: 7
    Last Post: 01-01-2009, 12:02 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •