dual citizenship - military service
 

My son is a dual citizen of Great Britain and the USA. Does anybody know if he can be
called for military service by both countries? If so can he choose which one?

Re: dual citizenship - military service
 

Nicola Murray wrote:
    >
    > My son is a dual citizen of Great Britain and the USA. Does anybody know if he can
    > be called for military service by both countries? If so can he choose which one?

The UK does not have conscription at this time, therefore he cannot be called for
military service there now. He would be bound by the rules and treaties applicable
at the time.

Re: dual citizenship - military service
 

The US does not have a draft - so your son can't be called into service. The US
military service is entirely voluntary. He is, however, required to register with
Selective Service when he is 18. I don't know anything about the UK military. Take
Care. Shelley

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    > My son is a dual citizen of Great Britain and the USA. Does anybody know if he can
    > be called for military service by both countries? If so can he choose which one?

Re: dual citizenship - military service
 

    > My son is a dual citizen of Great Britain and the USA. Does anybody know if he can
    > be called for military service by both countries? If so can he choose which one?

Yes, in theory he could be called to serve in the military of both countries, since
each country views him as one of its citizens.

Of course, since neither Britain nor the US have an active draft at the moment, such
an occurrence, while possible, is unlikely.

Stephen