The US created the modern PMC during the war on terror. I posted that I think using merc companies was a horrible idea that always leads to blow back.
Got blasted for it on FR.
Now we are seeing more and more former NATO troops go the merc route. It will get worse.
If that statement about a Marine General is true (Which to be fair, I do not believe it is), then it is only what we should expect.
I agree it’s probably not true as well. Marine Generals are pretty rare. These days they are mostly political creatures.
Now, if you told me there were a bunch of Marine LT Cols over there…I would believe that. My college friends who were Lt Cols in the corps were more likely to be closer to the fight…and they all miss it.