Australian army to allow recruits from foreign nations

[Still Waters]

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will allow recruits from foreign countries, including the UK, to help grow its ranks.

Australia has been struggling with enlistment shortfalls, as it seeks to beef up its armed forces in the face of what it says are growing regional threats.

From July, New Zealand nationals who are permanent residents of Australia can apply to join, and from next year that will expand to recruits from the UK and other countries including the US and Canada.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv22v0wg8v3o

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

So it’s the Australian Foreign Legion?

[psyche101]

18 hours ago, Sir Wearer of Hats said:

So it’s the Australian Foreign Legion?

Not quite, one has to still be a permanent resident. 

Lots of countries do it. Pretty sure America does too 

[Black Red Devil]

Before opting for the UK, Canada and US why not offer those from the Pacific nations? An army of 6.4 Tongans, Samoan and Fijians charging would be a site to see.  Just hand them an oval ball and point them in the right direction.

[diddyman68]

On 6/11/2024 at 4:14 AM, psyche101 said:

Not quite, one has to still be a permanent resident. 

Lots of countries do it. Pretty sure America does too 

If their a permanent resident why not.even so we in the uk have the Gurkhas.top guys.

[psyche101]

5 hours ago, diddyman68 said:

If their a permanent resident why not.even so we in the uk have the Gurkhas.top guys.

That's pretty much what I'm saying. If everyone else already does it, it doesn't seem much of a controversy. 

[+and-then]

On 6/10/2024 at 3:56 AM, Sir Wearer of Hats said:

So it’s the Australian Foreign Legion?

When the CCP comes calling someday, all the warm bodies you can muster will be needed.

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

On 6/19/2024 at 1:08 PM, and-then said:

When the CCP comes calling someday, all the warm bodies you can muster will be needed.

No, well do what we’ve always done - bowed to the biggest , loudest voice and done as we’re told. 
Firsr it was the Mother Country. 
Then The Land of the Free. 
Next we’ll be Red Until Dead.