Category Archives: Shooters

The Rise of Private Maritime Security Companies: Part One: A Look at the Use of Maritime Security Guards or PCASP

SomaliReport Policy WATCH Analysis The Rise of Private Maritime Security Companies Part One: A Look at the Use of Maritime Security Guards or PCASP By DAVID ISENBERG 05/26/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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OSD Program Support – Private Security Companies (PSCs)

OSD Program Support – Private Security Companies (PSCs) Private Security Companies: The Department of Defense, to include Geographic Combatant Commanders, may contract for private security functions to fulfill non-combat requirements for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors

NPR May 23, 2012 Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors Morning Edition (NPR), 7:10 AM RENEE MONTAGNE: And it’s been nearly two years since Afghan president Hamid Karzai ordered that the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors

Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors By NPR People: Quil Lawrence Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 6:54 am 4:09 – Listen Nearly two years ago, Afghan President Hamid Karzai… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or dogs of war?

Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or dogs of war?   Title: Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys”

Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys” PS May 22, 2012 – 13:41 Questions are being raised over the use of guards onboard Mærsk Line Limited ships from a security company whose guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series

Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series Thursday, May 17, 2012 Firm provides interactive insight into maritime security guidelines to global audiences Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Fallujah on the high seas?

May 15, 2012 Fallujah on the high seas? Kerry Patton In 2004, armed security contractors working in Iraq were ambushed. Their bodies were brutally desecrated and hung from a bridge. This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan

FedBiz Talk Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan Washington Business Journal by Jill R. Aitoro, Senior Staff Reporter Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:21am EDT Jill R.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards

IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards By MICHELLE WIESE BOCKMANN (BLOOMBERG) May 15, 2012, 3:06pm MANILA, Philippines – Governments don’t want to regulate standards for private armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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