Outsourcing the Global War on Terrorism : Private Military Companies and American Intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan

## Illustrations here are so many people to whom I owe a great debt of thanks for their support in helping me to complete this work. Above all, I would like to thank my spouse, Tina, for her constant support, for all the late nights, weekends, and early mornings, and for keeping me sane over the past 20 years. To Ms. Gisela Bauer, the world's greatest mother-in-law, thank you for your motherly advice and encouragement. A special debt of thanks is owed to Ms. Katherine A. Bioty. Thank you for being my editor, proofreader, and sounding board; your work is greatly appreciated. Finally, thank you to all those who believed in me-your encouragement was needed and valued. "Cover"--"Title" -- "Copyright" -- "Contents" -- "List of Illustrations" -- "Preface" -- "Acknowledgments" -- "Abbreviations" -- "CHAPTER 1 Introduction" -- "CHAPTER 2 The Impact of the Department of Defenseâ#x80;#x99;s Use of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan" -- "CHAPTER 3 Analysis of the Effects of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan" -- "CHAPTER 4 The Impact of the Department of Defenseâ#x80;#x99;s Use of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan" -- "CHAPTER 5 Analysis of the Effects of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan" -- "CHAPTER 6 Conclusion" -- "Appendix 1 US Military and Policy Objectives in Afghanistan" -- "Appendix 2 US Military and Policy Objectives in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn" -- "Appendix 3 DoD Policy and Guidelinesâ#x80;#x94;Contingency Contracting" -- "Glossary" -- "Notes" -- "Bibliography." "The book explores how the United States' war on terrorism, in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has required the US military to employ thousands of contracted civilians working for US and foreign Private Military and Private Security Companies (PMSCs). The actions and operations of unsupervised PMSCs creates an environment that has the potential to not only negatively influence tactical US objectives, but could also harm strategic local capacity-building initiatives. Given the military and political importance of US military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, this project provides a much-needed analysis of the interaction between commercial entities, military operations, and policy objectives. This analysis will also identify the reactions and policy responses to these security issues faced by the United States military today"-- Provided by publisher Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Introduction....Pages 1-16 The Impact of the Department of Defense’s Use of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan....Pages 17-49 Analysis of the Effects of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan....Pages 51-76 The Impact of the Department of Defense’s Use of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan....Pages 77-110 Analysis of the Effects of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan....Pages 111-134 Conclusion....Pages 135-150 Back Matter....Pages 151-228 Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 The Impact of the Department of Defense's Use of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; CHAPTER 3 Analysis of the Effects of Private Security Companies on US Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; CHAPTER 4 The Impact of the Department of Defense's Use of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan; CHAPTER 5 Analysis of the Effects of Private Military Companies on US Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan The US military strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan made use of private military and private security companies on an unprecedented scale. In this environment, actions and operations can greatly affect the efficacy of the US military - creating unintended diplomatic and tactical consequences. CHAPTER 6 ConclusionAppendix 1 US Military and Policy Objectives in Afghanistan; Appendix 2 US Military and Policy Objectives in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; Appendix 3 DoD Policy and Guidelines-Contingency Contracting; Glossary; Notes; Bibliography; Index