"Blackwater - The Rise..."

[Rodeo]

Hello all,

I just joined. This is my first post. I surfed through general discussion and could not help but throw my opinion into the ring about this one.

I read this book about three months ago and it is absolute garbage. This sorry excuse for an author is is just fanning the flames of the security contractor mystique in order to make a quick buck.

I recently returned from Iraq. While I am not a BW contractor, I did work directly alongside them on many occasions. I have previously served in the military and also as a federal agent and I can honestly say that the individual contractors and the company itself is made up of some of the most professional and skilled people I have ever worked with. This book only serves to cast a dark shadow over their reputations. They are fulfilling a vital mission in the GWOT. The author and the publisher should be ashamed of themselves.

[pogostick]

Shadow Company was mentioned earlier and I was interested in watching it and found it on YouTube

[Mojo58]

Hello all,

I just joined. This is my first post. I surfed through general discussion and could not help but throw my opinion into the ring about this one.

I read this book about three months ago and it is absolute garbage. This sorry excuse for an author is is just fanning the flames of the security contractor mystique in order to make a quick buck.

I recently returned from Iraq. While I am not a BW contractor, I did work directly alongside them on many occasions. I have previously served in the military and also as a federal agent and I can honestly say that the individual contractors and the company itself is made up of some of the most professional and skilled people I have ever worked with. This book only serves to cast a dark shadow over their reputations. They are fulfilling a vital mission in the GWOT. The author and the publisher should be ashamed of themselves.

Thanks for your post and your insight. It's enlightening for people like myself to get your perspective. I appreciate you also sharing your experiences with me about the PMCs you've been fortunate to work with. One of my close friends recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan and he related many of his experiences with me as well. He also spoke very highly of many of them.