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    Contingency contractor personnel

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    Source: Army Lawyer. (Jan. 2008): p96. Contingency contractor personnel Mark A. Ries What to Do with Security Contractors? While government use of security contractors in support of operations in Iraq and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Senators press Army to step up contractor suspensions

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    Senators press Army to step up contractor suspensions By Charles S. Clark December 11, 2012 Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. Charlie Riedel/AP The Army is taking too long to suspend and debar… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan Can’t Handle Direct Aid, U.S. Watchdog Says

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    Reuters.com February 12, 2013 Afghanistan Can’t Handle Direct Aid, U.S. Watchdog Says By Susan Cornwell, Reuters WASHINGTON — Afghanistan’s government does not appear able to manage the large amounts of direct… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    It’s Time for an International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors

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    It’s Time for an International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan Image: U.S. Air Force In September 2007, employees of Blackwater, a private security firm, killed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight

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    22 March 2013   Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight   Private military company soldier Private military and security contractors recently added a new oversight mechanism to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    “Zero-Tolerance” on Trafficking Must Mean What It Says

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    03/18/2013 Human Trafficking “Zero-Tolerance” on Trafficking Must Mean What It Says By Allison Frankel, ACLU Human Rights Program at 4:54pm U.S. officials have acknowledged that human trafficking is a problem of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A lesson from Iraq war: How to outsource war to private contractors

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    A lesson from Iraq war: How to outsource war to private contractors During the Iraq war, private defense contractors providing security and support outnumbered troops on the ground at points. Contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pilot launched for private maritime security company benchmark

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    Pilot launched for private maritime security company benchmark by Lloyd’s List — last modified Mar 14, 2013 11:52 AM The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is about to launch its certification… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN to study use of private military and security companies

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    UN to study use of private military and security companies Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 2:05 pm Press Release: OHCHR UN Working Group on mercenaries to launch study on the use of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    POGO Implores FAR Council to Toughen Anti-Trafficking Contracting Regulations

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    POGO Implores FAR Council to Toughen Anti-Trafficking Contracting Regulations March 12, 2013 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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