Would a dual citizenship close doors in the military if I advance further in my career?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:07:10 -0400

I have to make a decision on if I want to have a dual citizenship for Germany and the US or US only. Would a dual citizenship close doors in the military if I advance further in my career?

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 7 at 2018 6:32 PM

SFC Marc W. — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:32:33 -0400

I don't think it stops you from joining, but it does add another whole section on the SF 86 for a clearance.

Edit: We do have members who aren't even citizens of the US serving.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Aug 7 at 2018 6:59 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:59:23 -0400

Insufficient information to provide assistance. More information on your current status and career goals.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 8:57 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:57:40 -0400

If you have a security clearance, you may have to renounce your dual citizenship. This happened to someone I know due to her position.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 8 at 2018 9:16 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:16:46 -0400

Go to JAG, it could hamper security clearances down the road, or assignments possibly.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 11:59 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:59:10 -0400

You can't get a security clearance if you're a dual citizen until you renounce the other citizenship. That's about all it will stop you from doing. If you stay in 20 and advance, you will at some point need a clearance. At least a Secret. Depending on your MOS too.