In my web searches I stumbled across this North Carolina based company: Granite Tactical Vehicles
They build several versions of a vehicle they call the "Rock."
From the company's website:
-4x4 SV- Medium Mine Protected Vehicle built with a Monocoque V-hull.
-Built to provide superior protection for high risk agencies. Seats 4-6 Team Members and with its modular design
-it can be configured to support your needs.
According to this article found on MSNBC: Iraq contractors face mounting losses - As security work and attacks increase, so do casualties
"...Its new armored "Rock" vehicles are built on Ford F-550 chassis and are favored...because of a V-shaped hull that provides better protection against roadside bombs...at least one incident every mission..."
The "Rock" comes into production because of the changes made by the Iraqi insurgency in their attacks on occupation forces - private or US military.
The security business in Iraq is a dynamic business field. A quick read of the article shows that as the occupation/civil war continues, security firms are adapting to the types of weapons that are readily aimed at them.
The employees of these firms are attacked on a daily basis. Initially no one suspected that the insurgents would go after them as well. Call it one of the oddities of war.
If you are interested in working for one of these firms in Iraq you can try: Jobline - Jobs in Iraq
"All the jobs are outstandingly well paid with salaries ranging from $60,000 to $175,000 a year...in addition there are costs of living allowances and free transport from the USA, there and back. Former Armed Forces service personnel is especially welcome."
Perhaps this little perk will help you go the extra mile:
"Remember, if you stay 330 out of 365 days than your Foreign Earned Income is free of Taxes in the USA"
Not much on the site about the dangers involved.
There doesn't seem to be a lack of people out there interested in doing the security work in Iraq.
If you are interested in reading through the resumes of those interested in working in Iraq try: Seeking Security and Law Enforcement Job in Iraq
-12 years in the Corps.
-I have been in the Danish army for 12 years.
-I have over 14 years of law enforcement experience.
-ex uk forces served in iraq kosovo bosnia and northern irealand looking for security work
With so many mercenaries in Iraq, does the situation occurs where the mercenaries might give "friendly fire" to US troops? The short answer is yes.
Marines Jail Contractors in Iraq
"...the (private security) convoy was jailed without charges on the evening of May 28...Earlier that day, Marines had reported "receiving small arms fire from gunman in several late-model trucks and sport utility vehicles"
The article goes on to describe the treatment the security company prisoners received while in Marine custody. The word "OUCH" comes to mind.
2 comments:
Iraq is a huge shooting gallery for every nut case in the world @ the US taxpayers expense. The boy Emperor BV$H 2 has even privatized the war.
The reasons why the neo-cons and Bush privitized the military are not completely clear. The private mercenaries can go around Geneva Conventions and such, so they can do extremist activities at the desire of the planners. They can work in the shadows. Also somebody is making a huge sum off of the mercenaries, so it has the quality of being a "business venture."
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