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Author | : Christopher Kinsey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2009-09-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1135220174 |
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Private Contractors and the Reconstruction of Iraq examines the controversial role of military contractors in the reconstruction of Iraq. When 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' was launched in March 2003, few, if any, of the Coalition's political leaders could have envisaged that within a few months the number of private contractors engaged to keep the troops supplied would exceed their actual combat strength. This alternative 'army' was not only to become the largest assemblage of contractors in living memory to accompany a military force into a war zone, but was also responsible for a fundamental transformation of how military logistics were delivered. This book explains how and why the US and UK governments became so dependent upon military contractors during the war in Iraq. It also examines the ramifications this new dependency will have on future military operations, as the conflict in Iraq has shown that private contractors are now indispensable to the attainment of both the military and political objectives of war. Finally, the book discusses what advantages and disadvantages these companies have brought to the reconstruction of Iraq, and what lessons need to be learned from this experience. This book will be of great interest to students of military and strategic studies, Middle Eastern politics and international security, and as well as policymakers and military professionals. Christopher Kinsey is a lecturer in international security at King's College London, Defence Studies Department, at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham. His previous publications include Corporate Soldiers and International Security: The Rise of Private Military Companies (Routledge: 2006)
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 70 |
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ISBN | : 1428934014 |
Download Rebuilding Iraq actions needed to improve use of private security providers : report to congressional committees. Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 2009-10-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780160808173 |
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Presents a comprehensive history of the U.S. program, chiefly derived from SIGIR's body of extensive oversight work in Iraq, hundreds of interviews with key figures involved with the reconstruction program, and thousands of documents. The report examines the pre-war planning for reconstruction, the shift from a large infrastructure program to a more community-based one, and the success of the Surge in 2007 and beyond. The report provides thirteen lessons applicable to contingency relief and reconstruction operations, which should create a basis for reviewing and reforming the U.S. approach to these activities.
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 142 |
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ISBN | : 9781422308967 |
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Author | : William L. Solis |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2009-02 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1437908756 |
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The U.S. government relies extensively on private security contractors (PSC) for a variety of security services. However, incidents involving PSCs have raised concerns about oversight and legal accountability. This review examined the extent to which the Dept. of Defense (DoD) and Dept. of State have strengthened: (1) oversight; and (2) coordination of PSC¿s in Iraq. This report also provides information on the legal framework used to hold private security contractor employees legally accountable for their actions in Iraq. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Author | : Stuart W. Bowen |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 2009-05 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1437912745 |
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A combination of poor planning, weak oversight and greed cheated U.S. taxpayers and undermined American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. taxpayers have paid nearly $51 billion for projects in Iraq, including training the Iraqi army and police and rebuilding Iraq's oil, electric, justice, health and transportation sectors. Many of the projects did not succeed, partly because of violence in Iraq and friction between U.S. officials in Washington and Iraqi officials in Baghdad. The U.S. gov¿t. "was neither prepared for nor able to respond quickly to the ever-changing demands" of stabilizing Iraq and then rebuilding it. This report reviews the problems in the war effort, which the Bush admin. claimed would cost $2.4 billion. Charts and tables.
Author | : Daniel Frisk |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1437908780 |
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Contractors play a substantial role in supporting the U.S.¿s current military, reconstruction, and diplomatic operations in Iraq. This report examines the use of contractors in the Iraq theater from 2003 through 2007. It provides an overview of the fed. gov¿t. costs of employing contractors in Iraq and in nearby countries, the type of products and services they provide, the number of personnel working on those contracts, comparisons of past and present use of contractors during U.S. military operations, and the use of contractors to provide security. Also investigates the command-and-control structure between the U.S. gov¿t. and contract employees, and the legal issues surrounding contractor personnel working in Iraq. Tables and graphs.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform |
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Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 32 |
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ISBN | : 9781422313589 |
Download Rebuilding Iraq: Reconstruction Progress Hindered by Contracting, Security, & Capacity Challenges Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs |
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Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Electronic government information |
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