The End Of Contracted Security In Afghanistan?

[Safetyhit]

Just saw this. I could give my two cents as to why it is a bullshit decision, but maybe one of our guys here can shed a better light on it.


Afghan government gives private security companies 4-month deadline to cease operations

Published August 16, 2010
Associated Press


KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's president is setting a four-month deadline for private security companies to cease operations in the country, his spokesman said Monday.


http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08/16/united-states-says-backs-afghanistans-plan-ban-private-security-contractors/?test=latestnews

[parishioner]

You may want to edit your post with the just a link and blurb about the article....http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=59678

[Business_Casual]

Isn't his personal detail ex-tier one guys paid for by US DoS?

B_C

[Safetyhit]

You may want to edit your post with the just a link and blurb about the article....http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=59678


Oh crap, I didn't know. Will do, thanks.

[sadmin]

I think history has showed us that it doesnt really matter what "deadlines" are made on PSCs. Certain companies will remain regardless; as long as there is conflict and money to be made.

[500grains]

I do not understand the hostility of war zone countries to private security contractors. The only reason contractors are there is because the natives are totally incapable of providing their own competent security force.

By the way, does Karzai have an ALL-AFGHAN security detail at this point?

[VooDoo6Actual]

Not surprised in the least.

Saw this coming 02'.

[variablebinary]

It's the host nation's call.

This is not a real surprise.