Private Military Companies Mere War Profiteers or a cost-effective alternative? […] “This war has been privatized more than any other war in history… forty cents of every dollar Congress controls goes to private contractors.”1 In Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers Robert Greenwald shows how private companies have made millions of the Iraq War performing duties that used to be done by the government. In that same documentary, private military companies are portrayed as greedy, profit-seeking
Private Security Forces In Iraq The on-going war in Iraq has been a war that has changed the tactics in which war is fought. The war in Iraq has been fought mainly through the use of aerial missiles and by surprise, a large number of women. This current war has demonstrated the change of times and the rise of the information age. But the most surprising aspect of the war in Iraq is the large sum of private security forces patrolling Iraq. These private security forces have amassed to around 20
of proprietary and contract security operations. There are many definitions and explanations that are used to distinguish between the two but I will use the definitions provided by Fischer, in his book titled Introduction to Security. “Proprietary security operations are those that are “in-house,” or controlled entirely by the company establishing security for its operations” Fischer, Robert; Halibozek, Edward; Walters, David (2012-11-23). Introduction to Security (Kindle Locations 877-878). Elsevier
increased number of private military contractors bring. These contractors have a different object and priority than the stationed troops in conflicts. The contractor's’ number one priority is protecting their asset, as the private corporations know that if the important figure they are assigned to protect gets captured or killed, it would be devastating for the business and most likely they would lose the funding the government provides. Since the priority of the contractors is to keep the asset
affect a person’s professional career. The narrators’ dream job is to work as a contractor for the military. This particular contract job is Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders. This dream job is the type of job that protects the American interests and will secure the nation. This job is for a person that has the desire to build meaningful and rewarding a career. The department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a job that works collectively to prevent or stop tourism, to secure
Throughout the Middle East, the use of private military contractors has significantly heightened, due to the call of attacks in these countries. PMC’s take up much cost for a country to fund, and the increasing rates are bringing drawbacks onto working citizens. However, there PMC’s are also vital in order for a country to maintain its armed security forces. On the other hand, mercenaries are people who take part in armed conflicts. The PMC’s hire these mercenaries to work under them in helping take
I. Introduction Private Security Companies (PSC) are companies that offer military and security services around the world in austere and undeveloped nations, as well as in developing and democratizing states. Made up of highly-skilled individuals, PSCs have available to them an arsenal of unique and coveted capabilities their clients consider essential in their specific environment. From a dangerous armed combat mission to more fulfilling mission of supporting humanitarian aid, PSCs offer the ability
In todays world of private security, secrecy is essential. But what about when those secrets are incidents which breach the confines of the law or human rights. Should they still be kept secrets, should they be ignored by government regulators and poorly investigated by congressional committees, or should they be exposed and issued proper sanctions? Since the beginning of the “War on Terror” there have been a multitude of incidents involving private security companies which are also sometimes known
Thesis: The role of private military contractors (PMCs) has expanded tremendously since the end of the Cold War when western governments began the process of trimming their bloated military forces. As privatization commenced, governments began to rely upon a new kind of contractor that sold not only hardware but also manpower and expertise. Even as conventional military forces declined, the need for highly capable, professional soldiers remained pressing, especially in conflict prone areas around
where mercenaries were not employed by at least one side, if not both. With the growth of professionalized military companies and the loss of political will to deploy conventional forces by Western countries, the usage of mercenaries is only going to increase. This growth is leading to studies about the ethical, economic, and political applications and ramifications regarding private military companies and their future use in Africa. This literature review examines policy experts' and political