Monthly Archives: March 2012

PMSC Bulletin: Issue number 2

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

PMSC Bulletin Issue number 2 – 26 Mar 2012 Private Military & Security Companies and their impacts on human rights: Recent developments The items included here are from September 2011 to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions Gone Awry at Veritas

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Good Intentions Gone Awry at Veritas Veritas Worldwide Solutions “was formed with the idea of providing training to the United States military and law enforcement forces.” San Diegans were shocked last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers?

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Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers? MONDAY 30 – WEDNESDAY 01 FEB 2012 LOCATION: WISTON HOUSE Intro Public international law applicable to counter-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PMSC Bulletin Issue 1

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PMSC Bulletin Issue number 1 – 16 Sep 2011 Private Military & Security Companies and their impacts on human rights – recent developments The items included here are from August 2010… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hinchey Leads 131 House Members in Questioning Pentagon’s Growing Reliance on Private Contractors

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Hinchey Leads 131 House Members in Questioning Pentagon’s Growing Reliance on Private Contractors Posted Mar 28, 2012 @ 09:43 AM Saugerties, NY — With Civilian Workforce Shrinking, Reps. Urge Compliance with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rebranded Academi Looks to Shed Blackwater Baggage

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Rebranded Academi Looks to Shed Blackwater Baggage Posted By Jeffrey Benzing On March 27, 2012 @ 4:52 pm  Jack Quinn says he wants Academi to be just like Blackwater. And he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Washington Post March 27, 2012 Pg. B4 Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch Longtime contractor says Defense decision puts military at risk By Steve Vogel The Department of Defense’s recent decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD COR Handbook

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

DOD COR Handbook March 22, 2012 Foreword The Department of Defense (DoD) relies heavily on the private sector to carry out aspects of the Department’s mission. Because of the critical reliance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Resetting Pak-US ties: Where’s the trust?

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Resetting Pak-US ties: Where’s the trust?   Brig (r) Farooq Hameed Khan Tuesday, March 27, 2012 If the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) called for an unconditional US apology in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contracting 101: Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Contracting 101: Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts Added 03/27/2012 – 10:03 by Lindley Ashline Expert Cost-reimbursement, or cost-plus, is a type of contract where a contractor is paid for all of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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