Sunday, September 27, 2009
Military News: Medal of Honor Posthumously Awarded to Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Legal News: Some Thoughts on HR 3571
There was a 19 % increase (from 10,743 to 13,232) of armed DoD PSCs in Iraq compared to the 2nd quarter FY 2009 census. This increase can be attributed to an increased need for PSCs to provide security as the military begins to drawdown forces and to our continued improved ability to account for subcontractors who are providing security services.
. There was a 20% increase (from 4,111 to 5,165) of armed DoD PSCs in Afghanistan compared to the 1st quarter FY 2009 census. The increase correlates to the build up of forces in that AOR. -Contractor Support of U.S. Operations in USCENTCOM AOR, Iraq, and Afghanistan, June 30,2009
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There is a lot of talk in the anti-defense industry circles these days about HR 3571 and how it could apply to the removal of a lot of the big players in the defense industry. You don’t hear about reforming the industry or anything, just the idiotic notion of eradicating the defense industry–national security be damned. I am sure our enemies are liking this one…Pffffft.
The other thing to note, is that HR 3571 was created as a mechanism to defund ACORN. I don’t think lawmakers intended on inadvertently defunding the entire defense industry. It is all about the intent people, and the intent to do such a thing is not there.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Military News: McChrystal–More Forces or ‘Mission Failure’
So it all comes down to this? This totally reminds me of the Petraeus/Iraq surge debate, and the political back and forth on Iraq strategy. One of the things that I keep thinking about with this, is the impact on this industry. If these troops are approved, then contractors will be coming in to support that upswing in numbers. If these troops are not approved, then the training of Afghans will become a priority, and no doubt, contractors will be important for that mission as well. Hell, contractors have been involved with training for awhile, and just look at all the Afghan Border Patrol contracts?
In both scenarios, we will answer the call.-Matt
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McChrystal: More Forces or ‘Mission Failure’
Top U.S. Commander For Afghan War Calls Next 12 Months Decisive
By Bob WoodwardWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, September 21, 2009
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warns in an urgent, confidential assessment of the war that he needs more forces within the next year and bluntly states that without them, the eight-year conflict “will likely result in failure,” according to a copy of the 66-page document obtained by The Washington Post.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Industry Talk: PMH Exclusive–David Isenberg Analyzes Gordon Vs. AGNA
Check it out folks. David went through the entire suit and commented on each aspect of the thing. What is key about that, is David’s vast knowledge base about AGNA and AGI and his ability to remember all the cool little details that only add to this stew of information. Bottom line, I wanted to puke after reading this, and I am so sorry that Gordon and company all had to go through what you went through on this contract. (according to Danielle in the PMH show, there are at least thirty plus guys who have reported problems)
Those lewd party pictures are stupid, but the actual details of this contract are the real story here. I highly recommend reading through this if you have the time, and learn what not to do on a contract. –Matt
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In a Private Military Herald exclusive David Isenberg, author of Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq dissects James Gordon’s suit against ArmorGroup North America.
Read this important and insightful analysis here.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Jobs: Multiple Convoy/PSD/Static Security Jobs, Afghanistan
Global is looking for 26 folks for this task order, and they have the contract. Act quick, so you can get in on this one, and let me know how it goes. And please do not send me a resume or CV. I am not the point of contact, and the point of contact is listed at the end of this post. –Matt
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Global Strategies Group (“GLOBAL”), one of the world’s leading multinational providers of diversified project management and high impact consultancy services. We deliver tangible benefits to people and organizations wherever they operate. Through creative application and innovation we will continue to deliver a diverse and highly effective capability, in order to best achieve client aims.
Project Background
The RSSS general requirements are for the performance of a comprehensive security, operations and intelligence service to secure and account for AED personnel and provide construction quality assurance activities, that include, but are not limited to: Nationwide operational oversight, intelligence gathering and analysis, production of intelligence products, convoy transportation and security ,personal protective services, static site security, community liaison activities, local atmospherics, supply and maintenance of armored vehicles, establishment, maintenance and management of nationwide, visual map-based satellite tracking product, establishment, maintenance and management of a nationwide voice and text communication network, possible vetting of third party employees, and other items as required.
We are seeking 26 US Security Cleared persons to staff this Task Order.
There are multiple positions available for most of the listed positions.
This is an awarded contract, not a proposal bid. Security clearances are required.
We are hiring for the positions immediately.