Private Military and Security Corporations

Flashcards about Private Military and Security Corporations (PMSCs)

What are some key trends driving the involvement of private actors in warfare?

Privatization, outsourcing, and shifting risks

How is economic warfare being used in relation to traditional military conflict?

Economic warfare used to consolidate competitive advantages

What is the shift in intelligence gathering in modern warfare?

Competitive intelligence to intelligence war

How is post-conflict reconstruction being utilized?

Post-conflict reconstruction for political and economic advantages

What are some historical examples of war privatization involving mercenary forces?

Greek and Nubian men, fought for the Egyptians; Mercenaries during the Crusades; British’s 30’000 Hessian forces during the American Revolution; Swiss Cantonal mercenary served largely The Netherlands, Spain, France and the Holy Roman Empire

What is a Private Military Company (PMC) or Private Military and Security Company (PMSC)?

Private company providing armed combat or security services for financial gain.

What services does the global private military and security industry encompass?

Armed security, logistical support, intelligence gathering, and training services.

Where is the growing Russian presence observed in modern times related to war privatization?

Trans-Saharan Migration and Trafficking routes

What is the general salary range for private military contractors in Iraq?

Between $300 to $750 per day, translating to approximately $9,000 to $22,500 per month

What was the offered salary for armed security guard positions in Afghanistan?

$200 per day, amounting to about $60,000 annually, with additional benefits

What was the salary for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) subject matter experts in Afghanistan?

Approximately $800 per day

What are the key characteristics of G4S (UK)?

Services: Private security, risk consulting, prison management; Known for: Being one of the largest security companies worldwide; Presence: Over 85 countries; massive workforce; Acquired by: Allied Universal (USA) in 2021

What are the key characteristics of GardaWorld(Canada)?

Services: Private security, cash logistics, crisis response; Presence: Operations in over 45 countries; Known for: Combining corporate security with defense services

What are the criteria that PMSCs fit?

Market-oriented logic of action, high degree of professionalization, organized under private law, legal body/legally registered

What are the key tasks of Private Military and Security Corporation?

Military Operations, Military assistance, Operational Support, Logistic support, Intelligence, Quasi-police tasks, Security/ Protection, Police training, Demining

How Drones are Reshaping the Private Security Business Landscape

Changing the Nature of PMSC’s Combat Roles, PMSCs Adapting by Offering Drone Services, Shift in Skill Demands

What are the Legal and Ethical Implications through the use of drones by PMSCs ?

Sovereignty violations, Civilian surveillance, Targeted killings or autonomous operations