Category Archives: Control

U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors By Nick Schwellenbach | May 14, 2012 | Congressional hearings and recently-introduced legislation have put the spotlight on the issue of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Does Due Diligence

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ DynCorp Does Due Diligence Posted: 05/11/2012 9:22 am Previously I wrote about the seminar on labor trafficking, or what we should… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South Africa: Addressing Mercenaries and PMSCS in the Defence Review 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria) South Africa: Addressing Mercenaries and PMSCS in the Defence Review 2012 By Sabelo Gumedze, 11 May 2012 analysis For the second time in the history of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

OP-ED: Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Written By Greg A. Keef Piracy, one of the hottest topics being discussed amongst management teams in today’s Maritime Industry. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave On April 17, the Contracting Oversight Subcommittee of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

USA Today May 10, 2012 Pg. 4 Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda By Gregory Korte, USA Today WASHINGTON — A member of the House Armed Services Committee threatened an amendment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers. ASIS International Releases American National Standard on Management of Private Security Providers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Taxpayers pay for sky-high contractor salaries

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Taxpayers pay for sky-high contractor salaries Taxpayers get not a nickel in added value from the pay hikes, the author writes. | Reuters By COLLEEN M. KELLEY | 5/7/12 9:25 PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

08 May 12 – 14:48 BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards ISO standard will be available in 2012 as a Publicly Available Specification In a joint submission to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Reimbursement Cap Raises Eyebrows, Too

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Washington Post May 8, 2012 Pg. B4 Federal Diary Reimbursement Cap Raises Eyebrows, Too By Joe Davidson Uncle Sam isn’t as flush as he used to be, but he still has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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