Security in Iraq aka We Need a Doc Up Here
Written by Bill G on November 17th, 2006 in Government, Iraq, culture, military, politics.
You may have heard about the recent ambush of a convoy run by Crescent Security Group.
Hoodcity has compiled some photos taken directly from their website.
It’s hard to believe people who say progress is being made when, some 3 years after the invasion, you can’t even secure an important supply route to Baghdad. Let’s see a hands-up from those of you in the Green Zone who are optimistic about Iraq’s so-called security.
Crescent isn’t the only security contractor out there. there’s also ERSM, which stands for Edinburgh Risk and Security Management. They were ambushed on Route Irish in April 2005. Video of the ambush is up on YouTube:
Ever hear of Aegis Defence Services?
“AEGIS is a London based, privately owned, British security and risk management company with overseas offices in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq, Kenya, Nepal and the USA.We have substantial experience and a world–wide client–base, including governments, international agencies and the multinational corporate sector. We are a registered and active UN contractor, a major security provider to the US government and security advisor to the Lloyds Joint War Risk Committee.”
YouTube has documented some of this experience:
Don’t forget the grandaddy of security firms: Blackwater USA.
Love the logo:
That logo spells power. Aegis and Edinburgh need to take note. Listen to the mission statement by its president:
“I would like to have the largest, most professional private army in the world.”
Finally, there is a documentary called Shadow Company that I would like to take a look at.
“George Bush has created the ultimate wild-west scenario in Iraq. If you’ve got a gun and you’re for hire, there’s work for you”
Since the Democrat victory in the 2006 elections, there have been discussions on what to do in Iraq now. I don’t personally see our politicians sending additional troops, but I do predict that there won’t be any withdrawals either. I would say, look for more security contractors to fill the gaps.
~Bill G
