Faculty14:
an accredited 4yr institution in the state??
Or even in your own country..for example can a Nigerian from OAU apply to join as a cadet in the U.S marine??

You cant be a cadet if you are not a citizen. Cadets are usually US citizens attending US military academies (Equivalent of Nigeria's NDA) or ROTC programs in US Universities to become officers. You cant be a cadet but you still have a path to be an officer thou. But you might have to enlist as a non commission officer first

CFCman:


It's limited to US universities.

Ok
So what are the criterias for joining the U.S marine corp as a non citizen??

ewa20buredi100:


Please with respect to Nigeria, which of the armed forces; Navy or Airforce, is better to join interms benefits/prestige?


Secondly, with respect to other countries like the US,UK,Germany/Russia, which of the force holds more pedigree?

In Naija, the army is the most prestigious of the armed forces. Not sure about their pay structure.
But in the US, the marines are held in high esteem. Marine boot camp is considered as the toughest (for non-special operations soldiers) in the US military.

Missy89:


You cant be a cadet if you are not a citizen. Cadets are usually US citizens attending US military academies (Equivalent of Nigeria's NDA) or ROTC programs in US Universities to become officers. You cant be a cadet but you still have a path to be an officer thou. But you might have to enlist as a non commission officer first

Yeah, I forgot to say that part.

Faculty14:
Ok
So what are the criterias for joining the U.S marine corp as a non citizen??

You can only join via enlistment. First, you would sit for the ASVAB exam, which is the entry exam for prospective recruits.

Then you'd be shipped off for boot camp, before being sworn-in as a Private - the lowest rank.

Missy89:


You cant be a cadet if you are not a citizen. Cadets are usually US citizens attending US military academies (Equivalent of Nigeria's NDA) or ROTC programs in US Universities to become officers. You cant be a cadet but you still have a path to be an officer thou. But you might have to enlist as a non commission officer first

thanks for the reply
I have mad love for the u.s marines
The Nig military makes it very difficult to be enlisted as a military man
You need super connection to pass through
I have plans for Canada and u.s marines

CFCman:

You can only join via enlistment. First, you would sit for the ASVAB exam, which is the entry exam for prospective recruits.

Then you'd be shipped off for boot camp, before being sworn-in as a Private - the lowest rank.

thanks man
You and Missy greatly contributed to these thread
Are you both in the military??

CFCman:

In Naija, the army is the most prestigious of the armed forces. Not sure about their pay structure.
But in the US, the marines are held in high esteem. Marine boot camp is considered as the toughest (for non-special operations soldiers) in the US military.

If you are talking about the toughest boot camp, Yeah the Marines. Apart from that, I dont see how is it more prestigious that the Army or the Air-force. This might sound biased but I just cant see it.

Faculty14:
thanks for the reply
I have mad love for the u.s marines
The Nig military makes it very difficult to be enlisted as a military man
You need super connection to pass through
I have plans for Canada and u.s marines

To add to what CFCman said, when you enlist and get the lowest rank, you will have a slightly higher pay-grade if you have a college degree(even if it is from overseas) You can choose to be an officer after you get your citizenship thou. The timeline is usually very short if you join the military. Less than a year I think

Faculty14:
thanks man
You and Missy greatly contributed to these thread
Are you both in the military??

I'm not in the military, but I once met an Army recruiter, filed some application forms and sat for the ASVAB exam intending to join the Army Reserves. I later jettisoned the idea.

I also interacted with some US military veterans on campus, and in class. They are quite friendly people to chat with.

Mediapace:
Rubbish! Not an achievement though+

Why can't he join Nigerian Air Force,are we that bad
He gat nothing to die for in U.s.A!!


**WAILERS SHOULD NOT QUOTE ME**

and pained

I wonder why Nigerians are always bitter about Other people's success stories

BE happy for those who are happy. Abi if you heard he kidnapped, robbed or raped you will be happy?

Jealous weakling

Missy89:


If you are talking about the toughest boot camp, Yeah the Marines. Apart from that, I dont see how is it more prestigious that the Army or the Air-force. This might sound biased but I just cant see it.

For the Air force, the prestige comes with flying their billion-dollar jets. I won't deny its a glamorous job though.

Harkynkunle:

Baba.... e easy to join NAF..?
Ain't an Ass Licker though

help me tell am . u go beg to join but no way for my own country in that matter instead I go where them go accept me without mtn or glo connection

Mediapace:
Rubbish! Not an achievement though+

Why can't he join Nigerian Air Force,are we that bad
He gat nothing to die for in U.s.A!!


**WAILERS SHOULD NOT QUOTE ME**

poverty and mediocrity will always make people to criticize dis guy's achievement, must all Nigerians study or work in Nigeria?anyone can choose whatever he wishes once it's not harming others or is his choice of d US Air force causing u any harm?......Congrats jare omo Bukky, I'm proud of u as u're making Nigeria proud, haters should go kiss transformer

CFCman:

I'm not in the military, but I once met an Army recruiter, filed some application forms and sat for the ASVAB exam intending to join the Army Reserves. I later jettisoned the idea.

I also interacted with some US military veterans on campus, and in class. They are quite friendly people to chat with.

nice...what's your say on young Nigerians joining foreign military rather than fighting for their own nation .. Do you think is right ??

Missy89:


To add to what CFCman said, when you enlist and get the lowest rank, you will have a slightly higher pay-grade if you have a college degree(even if it is from overseas) You can choose to be an officer after you get your citizenship thou. The timeline is usually very short if you join the military. Less than a year I think

I appreciate ur contribution..some people say service to another man's land is useless but I think service to humanity is all that matters.. I'll try my luck with the marines

Faculty14:
nice...what's your say on young Nigerians joining foreign military rather than fighting for their own nation .. Do you think is right ??

Personally, I believe if Nigerian immigrants want to join the US military, they should be committed to permanently residing in the US. At least, that would create a greater sense of dedication to the American cause.

If the goal is to obtain the foreign degree and head back to Nigeria, then I don't see the need to join the US military.

CFCman:

Personally, I believe if Nigerian immigrants want to join the US military, they should be committed to permanently residing in the US. At least, that would create a greater sense of dedication to the American cause.

If the goal is to obtain the foreign degree and head back to Nigeria, then I don't see the need to join the US military.

thanks for your contributions

Faculty14:
I appreciate ur contribution..some people say service to another man's land is useless but I think service to humanity is all that matters.. I'll try my luck with the marines

People have different reasons for joining the military. Whichever place you choose to serve, it is always something bigger than you.

You get to learn a lot of things. Good luck and be prepared

CFCman:

Personally, I believe if Nigerian immigrants want to join the US military, they should be committed to permanently residing in the US. At least, that would create a greater sense of dedication to the American cause.

If the goal is to obtain the foreign degree and head back to Nigeria, then I don't see the need to join the US military.

True.
I am not sure about non commission officers but certain positions in the officer corps requires like 6 months or notice before you can leave the US and your security checks comes up more often. It can be tedious.

Missy89:


People have different reasons for joining the military. Whichever place you choose to serve, it is always something bigger than you.

You get to learn a lot of things. Good luck and be prepared

Thank you!
Pardon me asking..are you a soldier..u sure know a lot about the system ??

Faculty14:
Thank you!
Pardon me asking..are you a soldier..u sure know a lot about the system ??

Not anymore.

Faculty14:
thanks for your contributions

You're welcome.

Missy89:


Not anymore.

What service and rank, if u don't mind?

Missy89:


Not anymore.

you used to be in the Air force??
And why did you opt out??

CFCman:

What service and rank, if u don't mind?

USAF 0-3

crazygod:
Carbon copy of his mum. Congrats

na only u know who b carbon copy, carbon copy ko carbon dioxide ni

MadCow1:
Biafrans will not like this....

the mod will never punish this asslicker

Missy89:


USAF 0-3

Noted. You're a brave woman

I can only join Us military as an officer.that is why I focus on my studies now.am still far from 35 though so I get plenty time to decides.but if Donald trump win...i no dey join abeg.God bless America.

CFCman:

In Naija, the army is the most prestigious of the armed forces. Not sure about their pay structure.
But in the US, the marines are held in high esteem. Marine boot camp is considered as the toughest (for non-special operations soldiers) in the US military.

Thanks.

I don't like the Army. Everyone is so into it.


I would prefer Airforce or Navy, atleast for the side benefits (e.g, i heard that as an Airforce officer one could be choose to be a pilot, and as a Naval officer one could train to be a sailor or work as a security operative escorting oil vessels).


Please incase the ''I heard'' part is wrong please let me know.


Thank you

Faculty14:
you used to be in the Air force??
And why did you opt out??

Your career becomes very political after you hit that 6 year mark ( in the air force) I was recruited by another govt agency. I still work with USAF thou but not as an officer.