Feral Jundi

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Jobs: PSD Detail Leader, Iraq

Filed under: Iraq,Jobs — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 6:38 PM

Job Details

Job ID 3725
Position Name PSD Detail Leader
Location Description IRAQ
Position Details

Do not send resumes or other qualification documents unless specifically requested. If you meet the criteria CPI will contact you via e-mail with further instructions. More information about CPI opportunities can be found at the CPI website (www.civilianpolice.com).

Requirements REQUIRED: U.S. Citizen; Five years experience in protective security assignments, at least three of which were in a post-conflict area; Two years supervisory experience in protective security; Three years of experience can be gained in the employ of any Federal, State, Local, or commercial entities providing protective services that require similar skills; Excellent communication skills; Willingness to work in a high threat environment and sometime in austere conditions; (more…)

Monday, April 7, 2008

Jobs: Protective Security Specialist, Iraq

Filed under: Iraq,Jobs — Tags: , , — Matt @ 6:03 PM

Protective Security Specialist
Company: DynCorp International LLC

Description
Position Description Protective Security Specialist (PSS) for DynCorp International Civilian Police Program (CIVPOL)

Role: Perform personnel protective service detail assignments.
• The PSS shall be designated as protective security specialists.
• The PSS is required to attend the Basic CIVPOL PSS training course.
• The PSS shall maintain weapons qualifications for the Glock, M4, Shotgun, M240, M249 and M203 and familiarization fire for AK47. (more…)

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Jobs: Remote Medical Officer, Iraq

Filed under: Iraq,Jobs,Medical — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 11:55 AM

Remote Medical Officer 
Global Operational Resources Group, Inc. is now accepting applications for the following medical operator positions.  Personnel for these positions must be a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, NREMT-P (or equivalent), EMT –I (99) (or equivalent) or have significant and documented military special operations as a medic experience. 
 
  
Global Operational Resources Group projects the need for a future pool of 50+ medical operators over the next 6+ months to serve current and future PSD, government, and medical support tasking for various government and related projects both in and out of Iraq. 
  
Duties include:
 
Emergency medical care
Routine primary and ‘sick-call’ services
Appropriate medical record keeping
Medical supply and logistics
On-going continuing education and self-education
Paid travel, equipment, insurance, and related expenses are included. (more…)

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Funny Stuff: Feral Jundi, Urban Dictionary

Filed under: Funny Stuff,Iraq — Tags: , , , , — Matt @ 2:03 PM

 

1. feral jundi    
 
 The term “feral” is usually used to refer to a domesticated animal which has returned to the wild. The term jundi is arabic for soldier. Put them together, and you have feral jundi. (more…)

News: Boxing is Good For Reconciliation, Iraq

Filed under: Iraq,News — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 12:13 AM

Iraqi Boxing Team

The Iraqi Boxing Team, training to qualify for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Boxing is good for reconciliation

Mar 27th 2008 | BAGHDAD
From The Economist
Breaking down sectarian barriers by letting youngsters biff each other

When the fighting resumes it will be a welcome return to normality for a bunch of muscular young men in Baghdad’s recently beleaguered Sunni enclave of Adamiya. They have managed, for five years, to avoid bullets and bombs. Now they will be ducking and weaving in a boxing ring where generations of Iraqi champions were reared in times of peace. For the Adamiya Boxing Club, one of the capital’s oldest and most respected sporting institutions, is poised to open its doors again. And the punchers will, it is hoped, come from both Shia and Sunni districts.

Until recently the club, at a strategic crossroads in the heart of Adamiya, had been used as a barracks by the Iraqi army. Its famous ring had been chopped up for firewood by soldiers trying to keep warm. Now the club echoes to the sound of hammers and drills. Volunteers are up ladders, rewiring and repainting. Some 300 aspiring pugilists ranging in age from eight to 50 are dusting off their gloves.

A deal arranged with the Iraqi army by American commanders in the area has seen the club handed back to the community. “Life is far from perfect but it’s a sign it can begin again,” says the club’s jovial boss, Farouq Shamsoon, a boxing legend who fought for Iraq in two Olympic games. He insists that there will be no sectarian animosity. “Our club has always been for everyone.” (more…)

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