Are you willing to bear arms on behalf of US

[jaya_razz 20]

What does this mean? Im leaning towards answering yes but unsure. Please help

[HRQX 4,145]

48 minutes ago, jaya_razz said:

What does this mean? Im leaning towards answering yes but unsure. Please help

It's part of the full Oath of Allegiance: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/the-naturalization-interview-and-test/naturalization-oath-of-allegiance-to-the-united-states-of-america "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

If you answer no you're kinda out I guess.

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

If you answer no you're kinda out I guess.

If applicants have beliefs or objections they can request modified Oath at the time of N-400 filing: https://www.uscis.gov/archive/uscis-clarifies-eligibility-requirements-for-modifications-to-the-oath-of-allegiance

[Boiler 45,756]

Easier just to say yes.

[JFH 12,190]

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[jaya_razz 20]

Thank you everyone for all of your help.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

16 hours ago, Boiler said:

Easier just to say yes.

Depends on your moral convictions. 

[retheem 568]

19 hours ago, jaya_razz said:

What does this mean? Im leaning towards answering yes but unsure. Please help

Say yes and move on.

[NEW CITIZEN 151]

20 hours ago, jaya_razz said:

What does this mean? Im leaning towards answering yes but unsure. Please help

Let me be blunt:

 

Are you willing to kill the enemy of the US in a war???

[Orangesapples 1,954]

2 hours ago, retheem said:

Say yes and move on.

Not necessary. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-3

 

An applicant may request a modified oath that does not contain one or both of the following clauses:

• To bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; and

• To perform noncombatant service in the U.S. armed forces when required by the law. ^[1] 

In order to modify the oath, the applicant must demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that he or she is unwilling or unable to affirm to these sections of the oath based on his or her religious training and belief, which may include a deeply held moral or ethical code. ^[2] 

There is no exemption from the clause “to perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law.” ^[3] 

 

In order for an applicant to qualify for a modification based on his or her “religious training and belief,” the applicant must satisfy a three-part test. An applicant must establish that:

• He or she is opposed to bearing arms in the armed forces or opposed to any type of Service in the armed forces

• The objection is grounded in his or her religious principles, to include other belief systems similar to traditional religion or a deeply held moral or ethical code; and 

• His or her beliefs are sincere, meaningful, and deeply held. ^[4] 

 

No one should be forced to take an oath on something they find morally objectionable. So if you have deeply held beliefs against bearing arms or participating in armed forces, request the waiver. 

[jaya_razz 20]

1 hour ago, NEW CITIZEN said:

Let me be blunt:

 

Are you willing to kill the enemy of the US in a war???

Yes

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

It means if the US go to war, are you ok with being called up to serve.. 

 

also don’t forget, men of certain ages hold obligations for conscription 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

6 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

It means if the US go to war, are you ok with being called up to serve.. 

 

also don’t forget, men of certain ages hold obligations for conscription 

Conscientious objectors exist

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

1 minute ago, Orangesapples said:

Conscientious objectors exist

I know.... but chances of it ever actually being put into effect are extremely slim, maybe ww3... . who knows it’s 2020 anything’s possible with 2 months left of the year