Title: Soldiers of misfortune?
Description: In examining the role of security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, the author draws broad lessons from which he provides concrete recommendations to improve the conduct of further missions. Rather than do away with contractors altogether, the author recommends limiting their roles, providing better oversight of their activities, and improving legal accountability for their wrong doing. This monograph will be of interest to soldiers and policymakers engaged in the difficult task of planning and conducting contingency operations.
Subjects: Private military companies, Management, Private security services, Contracting out, Government contractors, Contractors, Iraq, politics and government, Afghanistan, politics and government, United states, politics and government
Places: Iraq, Afghanistan, United States