Monthly Archives: August 2012

Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors 28 August 2012 American mercenary camps in Sierra Leone Concerns over their cost effectiveness and strategic value make the deployment of PMSCs a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring Posted: 08/27/2012 1:12 pm If you ever watched the science fiction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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IG: Health care contractor benefited from sham veteran-owned businesses

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

IG: Health care contractor benefited from sham veteran-owned businesses By Bob Brewin August 21, 2012 Health Net Inc., a large company with revenues of $11.9 billion in 2011, encouraged a Veterans… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT CHARGING THREE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATION IN ALLEGED $54 MILLION PROCUREMENT FRAUD, BRIBERY

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Department of Justice United States Attorney David B. Barlow District of Utah FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELODIE RYDALCH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22, 2012 (801) 325-3206 GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT CHARGING THREE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATION… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence Background Notes This list is compiled and published by the Export Control Organisation (ECO). It lists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay 27 August 2012 In an era of shrinking defense budgets and leaner armed forces, civilian and private contractors are increasingly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Privatization of Violence and Security

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

The Privatization of Violence and Security 27 Aug 2012 There is a long and well-established tradition of using civilians to support defense and security policies. Prior to 1858, for example, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge Winnows Discovery in Iraq Shooting Case

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Judge Winnows Discovery in Iraq Shooting Case By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A federal magistrate judge narrowed the scope of documents a U.S. soldier can compel a London-based security contractor to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Does Congress have time to change contingency contracting?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Does Congress have time to change contingency contracting? By Matthew Weigelt Aug 23, 2012 Several senators expressed concern recently that agencies involved in contingency operations overseas were neglecting recommendations to better… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit: Local Soldier Was Killed by Afghan Security Employee Who Had Made Threats

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Lawsuit: Local Soldier Was Killed by Afghan Security Employee Who Had Made Threats A Santa Clarita couple is suing a U.S. government contractor after their soldier son was killed by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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