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MPRI Military Professional Resources is a training, simulation and government services company of highly
skilled and experienced military, law enforcement, diplomatic and private sector leaders with uncompromising
professionalism who apply integrity, innovative ideas and integrated solutions to defense and national security
challenges. MPRI pioneers new ways to serve our customers with products and services that support national
security and organizational competence in the US and overseas in training, and education, homeland security, law
enforcement, democracy transition, driver simulations, laser marksmanship, emergency management, leader
development, organizational design and more. Our employees are strategists, planners, trainers, educators,
logisticians, foreign area specialist, highly skilled and experienced Foreign Service officers. As a team, they are
skilled at creating comprehensive programs to meet specific customer needs. With more than 3,000 employees
worldwide, MPRI serves the national security needs of the US government, selected foreign governments,
international organizations and the private sector with programs of the highest standards and methodologies of
proven effectiveness.
skilled and experienced military, law enforcement, diplomatic and private sector leaders with uncompromising
professionalism who apply integrity, innovative ideas and integrated solutions to defense and national security
challenges. MPRI pioneers new ways to serve our customers with products and services that support national
security and organizational competence in the US and overseas in training, and education, homeland security, law
enforcement, democracy transition, driver simulations, laser marksmanship, emergency management, leader
development, organizational design and more. Our employees are strategists, planners, trainers, educators,
logisticians, foreign area specialist, highly skilled and experienced Foreign Service officers. As a team, they are
skilled at creating comprehensive programs to meet specific customer needs. With more than 3,000 employees
worldwide, MPRI serves the national security needs of the US government, selected foreign governments,
international organizations and the private sector with programs of the highest standards and methodologies of
proven effectiveness.
Blackwater Worldwide efficiently and effectively integrates a wide range of resources and core
competencies to provide unique and timely solutions that exceed our customers’ stated needs and expectations.
We are guided by integrity, innovation, and a desire for a safer world. Blackwater Worldwide professionals leverage
state-of-the-art training facilities, professional program management teams, and innovative manufacturing and
production capabilities to deliver world-class, customer-driven solutions. Our corporate leadership and dedicated
family of exceptional employees adhere to essential core values- chief among these are integrity, innovation,
excellence, respect, accountability, and teamwork.
competencies to provide unique and timely solutions that exceed our customers’ stated needs and expectations.
We are guided by integrity, innovation, and a desire for a safer world. Blackwater Worldwide professionals leverage
state-of-the-art training facilities, professional program management teams, and innovative manufacturing and
production capabilities to deliver world-class, customer-driven solutions. Our corporate leadership and dedicated
family of exceptional employees adhere to essential core values- chief among these are integrity, innovation,
excellence, respect, accountability, and teamwork.
Dynamics Research Corporation, a publicly held company, is headquartered in Andover,
Massachusetts. DRC's primary mission is to deliver solutions and services to federal, state, and local government.
We have offices located in close proximity to our customers throughout the United States, with a particularly strong
presence in Reston, Virginia, from which we service our Federal customers in the Washington D.C. area.
Massachusetts. DRC's primary mission is to deliver solutions and services to federal, state, and local government.
We have offices located in close proximity to our customers throughout the United States, with a particularly strong
presence in Reston, Virginia, from which we service our Federal customers in the Washington D.C. area.
AEGIS is a London based, privately owned, British security and risk management company with overseas
offices in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq and the USA. We have substantial experience and a world-wide client-base,
including governments, international agencies and the international corporate sector. We are a registered and
active UN contractor, a major security provider to the US government and security advisor to the Lloyds Joint War
Risk Committee. We offer comprehensive advice on every aspect of security – from corporate operations,
commercial risk and foreign investment to counter-terrorism, close protection and support to governments. We run
a worldwide network of offices, contacts, and associates and our clients further benefit from the extensive
capabilities of our personnel, built up through careers in the military, diplomatic and intelligence services, as well
as in the police, journalism, the UN, finance and commerce. This breadth of knowledge, combined with our global
reach and wide practical experience, allows us to provide the highest quality specialist security advice as well as
risk management solutions that take meticulous account of the specific requirements of each client.
offices in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq and the USA. We have substantial experience and a world-wide client-base,
including governments, international agencies and the international corporate sector. We are a registered and
active UN contractor, a major security provider to the US government and security advisor to the Lloyds Joint War
Risk Committee. We offer comprehensive advice on every aspect of security – from corporate operations,
commercial risk and foreign investment to counter-terrorism, close protection and support to governments. We run
a worldwide network of offices, contacts, and associates and our clients further benefit from the extensive
capabilities of our personnel, built up through careers in the military, diplomatic and intelligence services, as well
as in the police, journalism, the UN, finance and commerce. This breadth of knowledge, combined with our global
reach and wide practical experience, allows us to provide the highest quality specialist security advice as well as
risk management solutions that take meticulous account of the specific requirements of each client.
ArmorGroup For over 25 years ArmorGroup has been recognised as a leading provider of defensive and
protective security services to national governments, multinational corporations and international peace and
security organisations operating in hostile environments. ArmorGroup is headquartered in London and was
acquired by G4S plc, the world’s leading international security solutions group, in May 2008. ArmorGroup has
approximately 3,000 employees and operates in some of the world’s most hazardous environments including
Afghanistan, Iraq and Sudan. Over the past two years it has supported its clients in over 50 countries.
ArmorGroup provides five core service lines:
Protective security;
Risk management consultancy;
Security training;
Development, humanitarian and and reconstruction support; and
Mine Action Services.
ArmorGroup complies with the US Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act, 1997 and the UK Anti-terrorism, Crime and
Security Act 2001, and has also been certified to ISO 9001:2000 and to ISO/IEC 27001:2005.
protective security services to national governments, multinational corporations and international peace and
security organisations operating in hostile environments. ArmorGroup is headquartered in London and was
acquired by G4S plc, the world’s leading international security solutions group, in May 2008. ArmorGroup has
approximately 3,000 employees and operates in some of the world’s most hazardous environments including
Afghanistan, Iraq and Sudan. Over the past two years it has supported its clients in over 50 countries.
ArmorGroup provides five core service lines:
Protective security;
Risk management consultancy;
Security training;
Development, humanitarian and and reconstruction support; and
Mine Action Services.
ArmorGroup complies with the US Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act, 1997 and the UK Anti-terrorism, Crime and
Security Act 2001, and has also been certified to ISO 9001:2000 and to ISO/IEC 27001:2005.
Custer Battles, LLC Businesses throughout the world, both domestically and internationally, are faced
with an ever-increasing set of risks. Global terrorism, sophisticated criminal enterprises, political turmoil and
unethical competitive practices present formidable challenges to companies operating in all areas of the global
marketplace. Corporations who have a comprehensive understanding of the threats facing their efforts, combined
with a flexible strategy for overcoming these obstacles, will have a much greater chance of success in their
endeavors. Custer Battles, LLC, an international business risk consultancy, is a veteran owned business that
provides objective risk management and security consulting services of the highest quality and within an ethical
framework. We assist our clients to operate more profitably and in more markets than their competition as a result
of our expert advice. Our team provides the unique offering of expansive understanding of business practices
combined with extensive experience managing all aspects of external risk. Through our specialized range of
services, we offer our clients the ability to identify and understand the obstacles in the marketplace, formulate
measures to evade or mitigate these threats, and proactively manage the process to ensure the greatest chance of
business success and profit. Our integrated and holistic approach is enhanced by our commitment to improving
our clients’ reputations and their operations.
with an ever-increasing set of risks. Global terrorism, sophisticated criminal enterprises, political turmoil and
unethical competitive practices present formidable challenges to companies operating in all areas of the global
marketplace. Corporations who have a comprehensive understanding of the threats facing their efforts, combined
with a flexible strategy for overcoming these obstacles, will have a much greater chance of success in their
endeavors. Custer Battles, LLC, an international business risk consultancy, is a veteran owned business that
provides objective risk management and security consulting services of the highest quality and within an ethical
framework. We assist our clients to operate more profitably and in more markets than their competition as a result
of our expert advice. Our team provides the unique offering of expansive understanding of business practices
combined with extensive experience managing all aspects of external risk. Through our specialized range of
services, we offer our clients the ability to identify and understand the obstacles in the marketplace, formulate
measures to evade or mitigate these threats, and proactively manage the process to ensure the greatest chance of
business success and profit. Our integrated and holistic approach is enhanced by our commitment to improving
our clients’ reputations and their operations.
DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the
diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we
are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have
important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics. Our roots are in
aviation. In 1951, our predecessor, Land-Air, Inc., implemented the first Contract Field Teams, by which we
deployed teams of technicians to the field to maintain military aircraft. We have held the Contract Field Teams
contract continuously since then, and currently maintain rotary and fixed-wing aircraft for all branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces throughout the world, for foreign governments flying American aircraft, and for commercial aviation.
In recent years, DynCorp International has broadened its reach in program management and security. To date, we
have recruited, trained, and deployed more than 5,000 highly-qualified civilian peacekeepers and police trainers to
11 countries, including Haiti, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, for the Department of State. We provide major support
to protect American diplomats and diplomatic facilities as well as key allied leaders in high-threat countries. We
provide services to eradicate illicit narcotics crops and support drug-interdiction efforts in South America and
Afghanistan. We are engaged in the removal and destruction of landmines and light weapons in Afghanistan. We
have vast international experience and operate on all continents except Antarctica. Our business office in Dubai
serves the Middle East region, where we have operated for some 30 years.
diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we
are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have
important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics. Our roots are in
aviation. In 1951, our predecessor, Land-Air, Inc., implemented the first Contract Field Teams, by which we
deployed teams of technicians to the field to maintain military aircraft. We have held the Contract Field Teams
contract continuously since then, and currently maintain rotary and fixed-wing aircraft for all branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces throughout the world, for foreign governments flying American aircraft, and for commercial aviation.
In recent years, DynCorp International has broadened its reach in program management and security. To date, we
have recruited, trained, and deployed more than 5,000 highly-qualified civilian peacekeepers and police trainers to
11 countries, including Haiti, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, for the Department of State. We provide major support
to protect American diplomats and diplomatic facilities as well as key allied leaders in high-threat countries. We
provide services to eradicate illicit narcotics crops and support drug-interdiction efforts in South America and
Afghanistan. We are engaged in the removal and destruction of landmines and light weapons in Afghanistan. We
have vast international experience and operate on all continents except Antarctica. Our business office in Dubai
serves the Middle East region, where we have operated for some 30 years.
Erinys International can provide a global personal protection service, indigenous or expatriate,
encompassing overt high threat environments through to more covert scenarios requiring tact and discretion.
Operatives, male and female, are fully trained and, where applicable, their weapon handling skills and
counter-surveillance techniques are current. In all cases individuals act within the law of the country in which they
are deployed and abide by appropriate regulatory requirements. In addition to personnel protection, Erinys offers a
range of electronic measures, including electronic counter-measures, to help counter the threat to an individual
and or his business.
encompassing overt high threat environments through to more covert scenarios requiring tact and discretion.
Operatives, male and female, are fully trained and, where applicable, their weapon handling skills and
counter-surveillance techniques are current. In all cases individuals act within the law of the country in which they
are deployed and abide by appropriate regulatory requirements. In addition to personnel protection, Erinys offers a
range of electronic measures, including electronic counter-measures, to help counter the threat to an individual
and or his business.
Evergreen International Aviation, Inc Based in McMinnville, Oregon, Evergreen International
Aviation, Inc. is a privately held global aviation services company that is active through several subsidiary
companies. Evergreen is recognized as a world leader in air freight and aviation services with a broad base of
customers including other air carriers, aviation companies and governmental agencies.
Aviation, Inc. is a privately held global aviation services company that is active through several subsidiary
companies. Evergreen is recognized as a world leader in air freight and aviation services with a broad base of
customers including other air carriers, aviation companies and governmental agencies.
Gentex Corporation Highly diverse and wholly focused on the safety and preservation of life, Gentex
Corporation offers a wide range of leading products, materials and technologies. Our ability to coordinate research,
design, product development, testing, manufacturing, sales and marketing is what differentiates Gentex from the
competition. And, it's what allows us to bring a multitude of customized products, materials and technologies - to
realization for our valued customers, every day. While some customers require only a single component of what
may appear to be unrelated offerings for vertical markets, other customers rely on our expert teams to deliver fully
integrated life support and protection systems, complete materials solutions or comprehensive technology
processes.
Corporation offers a wide range of leading products, materials and technologies. Our ability to coordinate research,
design, product development, testing, manufacturing, sales and marketing is what differentiates Gentex from the
competition. And, it's what allows us to bring a multitude of customized products, materials and technologies - to
realization for our valued customers, every day. While some customers require only a single component of what
may appear to be unrelated offerings for vertical markets, other customers rely on our expert teams to deliver fully
integrated life support and protection systems, complete materials solutions or comprehensive technology
processes.
KBR is headquartered in Houston, Texas, also known as the energy capital of the world. The Company employs
over 50,000 people worldwide in locations that include Australia, Africa, the U.K., Asia and the Middle East. KBR
delivers a wide range of services through its Upstream, Downstream, Technology, Services, Government and
Infrastructure, and Ventures business segments, and differentiates itself as a technology-driven engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC) company. KBR has built a proud history and a leading market position in the
government and infrastructure sectors by being a low-cost, high-efficiency and absolutely reliable service provider.
Not only is KBR the largest contractor for the United States Army and a top-ten contractor for the U.S. Department of
Defense, it is currently the world's largest defense services provider. KBR is also an industry leader in
transforming hydrocarbon resources into value across all sectors of the energy and chemicals industries. By
designing and constructing energy and petrochemical projects that offer the latest and best process and design
technologies, we have established a solid position as a partner to oil and gas operators in meeting the
ever-increasing demand for energy.
over 50,000 people worldwide in locations that include Australia, Africa, the U.K., Asia and the Middle East. KBR
delivers a wide range of services through its Upstream, Downstream, Technology, Services, Government and
Infrastructure, and Ventures business segments, and differentiates itself as a technology-driven engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC) company. KBR has built a proud history and a leading market position in the
government and infrastructure sectors by being a low-cost, high-efficiency and absolutely reliable service provider.
Not only is KBR the largest contractor for the United States Army and a top-ten contractor for the U.S. Department of
Defense, it is currently the world's largest defense services provider. KBR is also an industry leader in
transforming hydrocarbon resources into value across all sectors of the energy and chemicals industries. By
designing and constructing energy and petrochemical projects that offer the latest and best process and design
technologies, we have established a solid position as a partner to oil and gas operators in meeting the
ever-increasing demand for energy.
MVM Inc Founded in 1979, MVM has a 29 year history of effectively supporting Military, Law Enforcement and
commercial clients. Over the past 14 months MVM has been awarded over $1 billion in contracts in new and
existing markets.
Security and Threat Management
MVM provides a variety of integrated security and threat management solutions in both domestic and overseas
environments. To counter the evolving threat to our clients MVM offers comprehensive and customized risk
mitigation packages and technical support functions.
Professional Services
MVM’s Professional Services group has been supporting the Law Enforcement community for two decades
specializing in Language Support Services to include, monitoring, transcription, translation, summarization, and
training. MVM also provides cultural training, analytical support, program management, facility security officer
support and technical services.
Detention and Transportation Services
MVM is a full service detention and transportation provider. Our offerings include facilities, personnel,
management, equipment, supplies and services necessary to effectively operate detention operations.
commercial clients. Over the past 14 months MVM has been awarded over $1 billion in contracts in new and
existing markets.
Security and Threat Management
MVM provides a variety of integrated security and threat management solutions in both domestic and overseas
environments. To counter the evolving threat to our clients MVM offers comprehensive and customized risk
mitigation packages and technical support functions.
Professional Services
MVM’s Professional Services group has been supporting the Law Enforcement community for two decades
specializing in Language Support Services to include, monitoring, transcription, translation, summarization, and
training. MVM also provides cultural training, analytical support, program management, facility security officer
support and technical services.
Detention and Transportation Services
MVM is a full service detention and transportation provider. Our offerings include facilities, personnel,
management, equipment, supplies and services necessary to effectively operate detention operations.
Northbridge Services Group specialises in providing highly confidential and effective
security related services designed to address the needs of Governments, Multi-National
Corporations, Non Governmental Organisations, the Corporate Sector and Prominent Individuals.
security related services designed to address the needs of Governments, Multi-National
Corporations, Non Governmental Organisations, the Corporate Sector and Prominent Individuals.
OSSI-Safenet is a leading security firm operating in international zones of conflict. The Company's primary
operations are in the Middle East, and it has established itself with over 500 security personnel providing personal
security, personnel movement, and site security in Iraq . The Company is experienced with challenging security
environments and has developed a highly secure modus operandi that has earned the Company a reputation for
operational excellence.
operations are in the Middle East, and it has established itself with over 500 security personnel providing personal
security, personnel movement, and site security in Iraq . The Company is experienced with challenging security
environments and has developed a highly secure modus operandi that has earned the Company a reputation for
operational excellence.
Private Security Company Association of Iraq (PSCAI) is a non-profit organization
formed and maintained to discuss and address matters of mutual interest and concern to the industry conducting
operations in Iraq. The PSCAI seeks to work closely with the Iraqi Government and foster a relationship of trust and
understanding. The PSCAI has a Plenary Meeting every three weeks or when required inside the International
Zone in Baghdad. These meetings are usually attended by representatives from over 40 PSCs operating in Iraq.
formed and maintained to discuss and address matters of mutual interest and concern to the industry conducting
operations in Iraq. The PSCAI seeks to work closely with the Iraqi Government and foster a relationship of trust and
understanding. The PSCAI has a Plenary Meeting every three weeks or when required inside the International
Zone in Baghdad. These meetings are usually attended by representatives from over 40 PSCs operating in Iraq.
SCG International is recognized as a world leader in risk mitigation, intelligence support, training and
aviation services to military, law enforcement and corporate markets worldwide.
Founded by a decorated former CIA Officer with a doctorate in law, he has incorporated that experience and
discipline in building a company dedicated to providing peace and stability operations services for the preservation
of life and mission accomplishment in a world of ever-changing risks and threats. With corporate headquarters in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, SCG International has offices in Los Angeles, Gulfport, and Dubai as well satellite stations
in Sudan, Kabul and Baghdad. The SCG Training Center is located in northern Mississippi, 30 minutes south of
Memphis, Tennessee. SCG International is not in the news often, nor are we testifying before courts or
governmental bodies. We are quiet professionals. We are solid. We are tested. We are SCG.
aviation services to military, law enforcement and corporate markets worldwide.
Founded by a decorated former CIA Officer with a doctorate in law, he has incorporated that experience and
discipline in building a company dedicated to providing peace and stability operations services for the preservation
of life and mission accomplishment in a world of ever-changing risks and threats. With corporate headquarters in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, SCG International has offices in Los Angeles, Gulfport, and Dubai as well satellite stations
in Sudan, Kabul and Baghdad. The SCG Training Center is located in northern Mississippi, 30 minutes south of
Memphis, Tennessee. SCG International is not in the news often, nor are we testifying before courts or
governmental bodies. We are quiet professionals. We are solid. We are tested. We are SCG.
Tier 1 Group (T1G) has the proven capability to consistently provide exceptionally reviewed training
solutions to top tier corporate, military and other government agencies. We deliver a comprehensive package of
experienced, vetted instructors who provide a breadth of expertise and drive for excellence that is unmatched in
either the government or private sector. Everything we do is oriented toward winning the fight and saving lives in the
operational arena.
solutions to top tier corporate, military and other government agencies. We deliver a comprehensive package of
experienced, vetted instructors who provide a breadth of expertise and drive for excellence that is unmatched in
either the government or private sector. Everything we do is oriented toward winning the fight and saving lives in the
operational arena.
Triple Canopy, an integrated security solutions company, mitigates risk and develops comprehensive
security programs for government agencies, private corporations and non-governmental organizations working in
high-risk environments across the globe. We provide customized, cost-effective security solutions to help you
create and sustain a secure environment to grow your business. We want to make sure you have the guidance and
tools necessary to make security a top priority. We were founded in Chicago in 2003 by U.S. Army Special Forces
veterans. In 2005, our corporate headquarters relocated to Herndon, Va., just outside Washington, D.C. Triple
Canopy has continued to enhance its service offering and expand its global presence by opening offices in Abu
Dhabi and Nigeria. In June 2007, we acquired Clayton Consultants, Inc., a crisis management security
consultancy specializing in the prevention and resolution of kidnap for ransoms, extortions, product contamination
and client risk. This acquisition further expanded our global footprint across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
security programs for government agencies, private corporations and non-governmental organizations working in
high-risk environments across the globe. We provide customized, cost-effective security solutions to help you
create and sustain a secure environment to grow your business. We want to make sure you have the guidance and
tools necessary to make security a top priority. We were founded in Chicago in 2003 by U.S. Army Special Forces
veterans. In 2005, our corporate headquarters relocated to Herndon, Va., just outside Washington, D.C. Triple
Canopy has continued to enhance its service offering and expand its global presence by opening offices in Abu
Dhabi and Nigeria. In June 2007, we acquired Clayton Consultants, Inc., a crisis management security
consultancy specializing in the prevention and resolution of kidnap for ransoms, extortions, product contamination
and client risk. This acquisition further expanded our global footprint across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
During the 2008 presidential primaries, presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton introduced legislation to
ban the use of private military firms in Iraq. Barack Obama retained his standard enigma status by simply
saying that he would not "rule out" the use of private military firms.
One of the best ways you can prepare yourself for a police career is to develop an interest in politics, and –
most importantly – listen to what politicians say. Now, understand I didn't say believe what politicians say, I
just said listen to what they say. It's an excellent exercise in separating fact from fiction which will become a
perpetual exercise you'll continue during your police career.
Long before nations, in any form, maintained standing armies, kings and warlords conscripted or hired people
to fight for them. A quarter of the British force in the colonies during the American Revolutionary War were
Hessian troops. While the Hessians are commonly referred to as mercenaries, most were conscripted into
service rather than being paid for their service. The payment for their services went to the kings who
conscripted them and the commanders who led them.
The dictionary definition of the noun mercenary is, "a professional soldier serving in a foreign army for pay."
Aside from the definition being in conflict with many military related operations over history, the word
mercenary has simply become politically incorrect in today's politically correct environment. While the
definition could still apply to some private military operations today, the activities of today's modern private
military contractors have evolved well beyond a soldier fighting for pay.
Private military contractors now come in all forms from providing muzzle to muzzle security to providing high
tech solutions for communications, logistical and transportation services and risk management assessments.
As far as politicians go, any talk of banning private military contractors is just a lot of smoke without the
mirrors. The need for security related services will only grow in a world of rising population, technology and
threats.
I've provided you with a list of links to private military contractor websites to give you quick reference to the
services and careers provided by some of these firms:
ban the use of private military firms in Iraq. Barack Obama retained his standard enigma status by simply
saying that he would not "rule out" the use of private military firms.
One of the best ways you can prepare yourself for a police career is to develop an interest in politics, and –
most importantly – listen to what politicians say. Now, understand I didn't say believe what politicians say, I
just said listen to what they say. It's an excellent exercise in separating fact from fiction which will become a
perpetual exercise you'll continue during your police career.
Long before nations, in any form, maintained standing armies, kings and warlords conscripted or hired people
to fight for them. A quarter of the British force in the colonies during the American Revolutionary War were
Hessian troops. While the Hessians are commonly referred to as mercenaries, most were conscripted into
service rather than being paid for their service. The payment for their services went to the kings who
conscripted them and the commanders who led them.
The dictionary definition of the noun mercenary is, "a professional soldier serving in a foreign army for pay."
Aside from the definition being in conflict with many military related operations over history, the word
mercenary has simply become politically incorrect in today's politically correct environment. While the
definition could still apply to some private military operations today, the activities of today's modern private
military contractors have evolved well beyond a soldier fighting for pay.
Private military contractors now come in all forms from providing muzzle to muzzle security to providing high
tech solutions for communications, logistical and transportation services and risk management assessments.
As far as politicians go, any talk of banning private military contractors is just a lot of smoke without the
mirrors. The need for security related services will only grow in a world of rising population, technology and
threats.
I've provided you with a list of links to private military contractor websites to give you quick reference to the
services and careers provided by some of these firms:
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