Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Code Is More What You’d Call ‘Guidelines’

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Code Is More What You’d Call ‘Guidelines’ Posted: 05/ 3/2012 11:53 am You may recall that in the past I’ve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Morally Reprehensible Problem

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Morally Reprehensible Problem Posted: 05/03/12 11:38 AM ET I confess: I have an interest in an unseemly topic. Last year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: Taliban To Target Contractors In This Year’s Spring Offensive

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Afghanistan: Taliban To Target Contractors In This Year’s Spring Offensive You know, this makes a lot of sense strategically speaking. With the introduction of the APPF, that is the weak spot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senators Call For Contractor Cuts To Match DoD Workforce Cuts

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FederalTimes.com May 1, 2012 Senators Call For Contractor Cuts To Match DoD Workforce Cuts By Sarah Chacko Twenty-six Democratic senators are pressing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to cap the number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Army Procurement Switch Puts Boot Into Afghan Dream

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Reuters.com May 3, 2012 Army Procurement Switch Puts Boot Into Afghan Dream By Rob Taylor, Reuters KABUL — Gazing glumly over millions of dollars worth of machinery which used to churn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Que Curioso! U.S. Army Cultural Advisers Now Eyeing Mexico

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Que Curioso! U.S. Army Cultural Advisers Now Eyeing Mexico By Noah Shachtman May 2, 2012 1:56 pm Back in 2006, the U.S. Army began a controversial program to send cultural specialists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Infocrafting” or Propaganda Online?

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“Infocrafting” or Propaganda Online? Rogue “Info Ops” Agents Go After The Wrong Target Doug Bernard | Washington DC As many have learned the hard way, protecting your reputation online can be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Industry wants agencies in control, not mandates

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http://fcw.com/articles/2012/04/30/industry-contracting-officer-decision-making.aspx Industry wants agencies in control, not mandates By Matthew Weigelt Apr 30, 2012 A conglomeration of industry groups urged Congress to leave many contracting decisions to the discretion of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-CIA contractor pleads not guilty in fight

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Ex-CIA contractor pleads not guilty in fight Posted: May 01, 2012 10:27 AM EDTUpdated: May 01, 2012 10:27 AM EDT CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) – A former CIA contractor involved in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Diplomats want access to SA man held in Sudan

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SA Time: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:27:05 AM Diplomats want access to SA man held in Sudan May 1 2012 at 12:15pm By Peter Fabricius SA Time: Wednesday, May 02, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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