TY  - BOOK
AU  - Schwartz, Moshe.
TI  - The Department of Defense's use of private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan : background, analysis, and options for Congress / Moshe Schwartz
U1  - Pamphlet  HV 8291 .A34 .S34 /2009/ + /PDF/(357KB)  
CY  - [Washington, D.C.?] : Congressional Research Service, 2010.
KW  - Private security services – Afghanistan.
KW  - Private security services – Iraq.
KW  - Contracting out – Afghanistan.
KW  - Contracting out – Iraq.
KW  - Afghan War, 2001-.
KW  - Iraq War, 2003-.
KW  - Defense contracts – United States.
KW  - United States. Dept. of Defense – Rules and practice
N1  - Cover title; “June 22, 2010”; Includes bibliographical references; “Congressional Research Service”—at head of title; Summary: “ The United States is relying on contractors to provide a wide variety of services in Iraq and Afghanistan, including security. Private firms known as Private Security Contractors (PSCs) are hired to protect individuals, transport convoys, forward operating bases, buildings, and other economic infrastructure, as well as train security forces. While DOD has previously contracted for security in Bosnia and elsewhere, it appears that in Iraq and Afghanistan DOD is for the first time relying so heavily on armed contractors to provide security during combat or stability operations. This report examines current private security contractor trends in Iraq and Afghanistan, steps DOD has taken to improve oversight and management, and the extent to which DOD has incorporated the role of security contractors into its doctrine and strategy. It also reviews steps Congress has taken to exercise oversight over the use of PSCs and includes options for Congress”—(p. [1])
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2458/azu_acku_pamphlet_hv_8291_a34_s34_2009
ER  -