The cost of employing private military companies for certain functions in UN operations could be much lower than that of national armed forces. Clearly there are many pitfalls in this which need to be considered carefully.
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Not all companies provide all services. Some of these companies are classical "merc" operations, while others are risk management firms that have nothing in common with privately contracted military support operations.
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SECOPEX is staffed by personnel of elite military, ... 10:03 AM in Companies | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0) ... Aegis Defensive Services was given a $293 m "cost-plus" contract ($92 m in the first year for a three year maximum of $293 m) to manage private security for the Iraq program management office (PMO).
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A private military company ( PMC ) provides specialized expertise or services of a military nature, sometimes called or classified as mercenary ("soldiers for hire"). Such companies are equally kn...
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A Portal dedicated to Private Security Companies and Private Military Companies ... Private Military Companies or Private Security Companies are a reality in 21st century conflicts all around the globe.
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Operating behind a veil of state and corporate secrecy, dozens of private security firms with intimate connections to the American political establishment are playing a crucial role in the US occupation of Iraq. ... Private military companies (PMCs) are contributing as much as 20 percent of the total US-led occupation force.
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