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Why would PMCs be in politically-unstable places, as opposed to waiting in comfort to be called?
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Posted on 10/04/2016 7:28:38 PM PDT by ctdonath2
Where individuals trying to find contract work hang around to be known and put themselves in the right places at the right times, companies hoping to score prime contracts have to have an early logistical presence and maintain it in order to be confident they can service any contracts at all.
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An interesting discussion of mercenaries, which some FReepers will enjoy.
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posted on
10/04/2016 7:28:39 PM PDT
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ctdonath2
To: ctdonath2
What is a pmc? Is that the same as JCP or ihop?
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posted on
10/04/2016 7:59:36 PM PDT
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Cobra64
(Common sense isn't common any more.)
To: Cobra64
PLC = Private Military Contractor = mercenary company
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posted on
10/04/2016 8:06:43 PM PDT
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ctdonath2
("If anyone will not listen to your words, shake the dust from your feet and leave them." - Jesus)
To: ctdonath2
If I recall, the end of the Roman empire was preceded by an undue dependence on mercenaries.
Hail Caesar! Hail Obama!
To: Cobra64
Private Military Contractor. It’s a medium length article but worth it!
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10/04/2016 8:57:34 PM PDT
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Enterprise
("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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