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 US Gurkhas? Army considering recruiting overseas
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Posted on 12-26-06 10:36 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
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This from todays' Boston Globe. Nepal has at least once in the past been a testing ground for vaccines for the US military - is there a possibility that we could becoming a recruiting ground as well? I suppose it is too early to even speculate at this juncture without the policy adopted and clearly stated but I thought some might find just the idea interesting.




Military considers recruiting foreigners
Expedited citizenship would be an incentive




By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | December 26, 2006
WASHINGTON -- The armed forces, already struggling to meet recruiting goals, are considering expanding the number of noncitizens in the ranks -- including disputed proposals to open recruiting stations overseas and putting more immigrants on a faster track to US citizenship if they volunteer -- according to Pentagon officials.


More at - http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2006/12/26/military_considers_recruiting_foreigners/?p1=MEWell_Pos4



Another excerpt :

A recent change in US law, however, gave the Pentagon authority to bring immigrants to the United States if it determines it is vital to national security. So far, the Pentagon has not taken advantage of it, but the calls are growing to take use the new authority.

Indeed, some top military thinkers believe the United States should go as far as targeting foreigners in their native countries.



Also this:

Other nations have recruited foreign citizens: In France, the famed Foreign Legion relies on about 8,000 noncitizens; Nepalese soldiers called Gurkhas have fought and died with British Army forces for two centuries; and the Swiss Guard, which protects the Vatican, consists of troops who hail from many nations.

"It is not without historical precedent," said Donnelly, author of a recent book titled "The Army We Need," which advocates for a larger military.

Still, to some military officials and civil rights groups, relying on large number of foreigners to serve in the military is offensive.

The Hispanic rights advocacy group National Council of La Raza has said the plan sends the wrong message that Americans themselves are not willing to sacrifice to defend their country. Officials have also raised concerns that immigrants would be disproportionately sent to the front lines as "cannon fodder" in any conflict.
Some within the Army privately express concern that a big push to recruit noncitizens would smack of "the decline of the American empire," as one Army official who asked not to be identified put it.

Officially, the military remains confident that it can meet recruiting goals -- no matter how large the military is increased -- without having to rely on foreigners.
 
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Good Morning Capt. saab..
Another one of your serious topics..but interesting indeed...
How was your long weekend??
Good to see you around !!
 
Posted on 12-26-06 11:04 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Hey SNDY!

Morning! My weekend was great - thanks for asking - and yours? Mine was a bit of partying, socializing, drinking, eating, movie-going and some quiet time - including a spell of boredom that I had to kill on Sajha last night.

:)
 
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Mine was wonderful..my family were visiting from all over US...was bit of partying, lots of eating, movie going and no quiet time at all...too tired to work today..I'm just waiting for the next weekend...it's going to be another rocking weekend, I hope...
 
Posted on 12-26-06 12:07 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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good more job oportunity for nepalis always a plus
 
Posted on 12-26-06 5:48 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Captpain,
I think it is really good news. This oppurtunity would give the chances to many people around the globe to serve in the world's finest army. Morelike the French Foreign Legion. I believe, it is a good thing for many people. I look forward to it.
Thanks for the info.
 


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