I just saw somthing on the History Channel about Mercinaries(sp?) and it raised a question.Do you think that countries such as the United States should hire Mercinaries and private millitary contractors to help them do their work such as fighting, guarding buildings, training, transportation etc.

it all depends on the mission that they ill be hired for and if they are loyal to their employer. Recently I heard that they are thinking about using them in Iraq.

No, the USA can do teh work on its own. Besidesthe President would commiy poliyical sucide if the US uses mercenaries.

lol @ grammar
the US is using "mercenaries" right now in Iraq. The "civilian contractors" are the security firms that are in essence mercenary companies. Obvously these guys don't just fight for anyone but by the strictest definition they are mercs.

And I agree, it really depends on the situation.
Sometimes when it's low risk, yet important and you want to get it done quickly and efficiently (like training foreign troops) you might want to use these guys because they are professionals, they're effective and they don't brign along the military red tape.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

they are mercs.

PMC employees aren't mercenaries, there's a difference. PMCs, PSCs, PSDs, MERCS .. all have differences in the real operational world. Each bring something different to the table.

And I agree, it really depends on the situation.
Sometimes when it's low risk, yet important and you want to get it done quickly and efficiently (like training foreign troops) you might want to use these guys because they are professionals, they're effective and they don't brign along the military red tape.

PMCs, especially those from the US, have just as much red tape and accountability issues as anyone else.