Category Archives: Shooters

Private Security Contractor Afghanistan

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Private Security Contractor Afghanistan   Original Synopsis May 06, 2012 9:25 am Solicitation Number: H92237-12-R-0105 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added: May 06, 2012 9:25 am   ***ONLY CONTRACTORS THAT HOLD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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McKeon: U.S. troops should guard U.S. bases

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

McKeon: U.S. troops should guard U.S. bases By Rick Maze – Staff writer Posted : Monday May 7, 2012 13:47:23 EDT Private guards and Afghan personnel would be prohibited from providing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGIR Speaks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ SIGIR Speaks Today the office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has released its latest quarterly report. Here… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan 26-04-2012 Al-Akhbar: Since the US invasion in 2001, Afghanistan has seen multiple private armies take control of the country’s security sector. The private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) – Defense contractor KBR cannot deflect fraud claims by accusing the U.S. government of failing to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear Posted: 04/21/2012 4:14 pm For many years those in the private security contracting industry have argued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ASIS Receives ANSI Approval For World’s First Standard To Support The Code Of Conduct For PSC’s

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Industry Talk: ASIS Receives ANSI Approval For World’s First Standard To Support The Code Of Conduct For PSC’s “This remarkable international effort demonstrates the importance of this industry sector in support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nexus Consulting Calls for Industry Association to Investigate Viral Video

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Press Releases Nexus Consulting Calls for Industry Association to Investigate Viral Video Friday, April 20, 2012 Video of anti-piracy security team firing on skiff deserves deeper investigation. Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others CHRISTIAN HILL | Staff writer • Published April 17, 2012 Tragedy turned comic book writer Eric Trautmann’s fledging story about a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme 10 Apr 12 Several companies have now passed the initial stages of SAMI’s international private maritime security company (PMSC) accreditation programme. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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