Category Archives: Training

How a Texas Philanthropist Helped Fund the Hunt for Joseph Kony

October 21, 2013 How a Texas Philanthropist Helped Fund the Hunt for Joseph Kony Posted by Elizabeth Rubin One night in July, 2010, Shannon Sedgwick Davis, a lawyer and activist from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques

New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques Those looking to move into maritime security are now able to take a four day long City and Guilds course to help them learn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Letter Regarding the SIGAR Inspection of INL Justice Training Transition Program

Letter Regarding the SIGAR Inspection of INL Justice Training Transition Program September 11, 2013 John F. Sopko Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) 2530 Crystal Drive Arlington, Virginia 22202 Re:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gurkhas 4 Days Strikes

M2 PressWIRE August 22, 2013 Thursday Gurkhas 4 Days Strikes Ex-Gurkha Soldiers Employed By Serco Training Army Recruits To Strike For Four Days Over Job Losses In September In Breach Of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan: The SEALs Get Ready to Go Back

Afghanistan: The SEALs Get Ready to Go Back The Navy is seeking outside help — complete with fake mullahs and warlords — to train them By Mark Thompson @MarkThompson_DCAug. 21, 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Anti-Piracy Company AdvanFort Appoints British Firearms Training Group

16 August 2013 US Anti-Piracy Company AdvanFort Appoints British Firearms Training Group US – UK – Maritime security provider AdvanFort has appointed Cleveland, UK based Associated Risks Group (ARG) to train… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gurkhas threaten strike over job ‘exploitation’

August 8, 2013 Thursday Edition 1; Ireland Gurkhas threaten strike over job ‘exploitation’ Tom Coghlan Pg. 23 Hundreds of Royal Gurkha Rifles veterans have accused Britain’s biggest outsourcing contractor of exploitation,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Miami Mercenaries: International Security Business Is Booming in South Florida

Miami Mercenaries: International Security Business Is Booming in South Florida By Michael E. Miller published: August 01, 2013                       Cameron K. Lewis        The cops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Sleep-Away Camp For Postmodern Cowboys

The New York Times July 21, 2013 Sunday Late Edition – Final Sleep-Away Camp For Postmodern Cowboys By JOSH EELLS Section MM; Column 0; Magazine Desk; Pg. 34 The men of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DoD Needs to Improve Oversight of the Afghan National Police Training/Mentoring and Logistics Support Contract

Audit Report 06-25-2013 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management DoD Needs to Improve Oversight of the Afghan National Police Training/Mentoring and Logistics Support Contract (Project No. D2012-D000AS-0137.000) DODIG-2013-093 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register … Continue reading

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