Causes of Citizenship Loss
U.S. citizens are subject to loss of citizenship if they perform certain acts voluntarily and with the intention to relinquish U.S. citizenship. These acts include:
Obtaining naturalization in a foreign state;
Taking an oath, affirmation or other formal declaration to a foreign state or its political subdivisions;
Entering or serving in the armed forces of a foreign state engaged in hostilities against the U.S. or serving as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the armed forces of a foreign state;
Accepting employment with a foreign government if (a) one has the nationality of that foreign state or (b) a declaration of allegiance is required in accepting the position;
Formally renouncing U.S. citizenship before a U.S. consular officer outside the United States; Formally renouncing U.S. citizenship within the U.S. (but only "in time of war"); Conviction for an act of treason. Persons Who Wish
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Ooo... good point. That’s good research.
But, I’m not a lawyer, wouldn’t a court have to decide he lost his citizenship?
And then, when would that loss be dated?
The day he deserted? Or on the day when the court decided he was no longer a US Citizen?
They could just shoot him, though. That would save a lot of trouble.
Anyway, whatever happens, if it’s bad Obama it’s good for America.
“or serving as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the armed forces of a foreign state;”
With respect, that is not always true. Like all countries, the USA is not averse to loaning officers to allies, with no risk of them losing their citizenship for taking a post in an allied army command. It comes down to permission being granted by the Pentagon. In times of active warfare, for example WW2, permission is implied as having been granted, and no penalty is judged against them.
The brass is not always completely foolish. Units get separated and sometimes repatriation is difficult and time consuming.