Paramilitary

A paramilitary organization is a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion.

Paramilitary groups as mercenaries

Paramilitary groups may also be formed to serve as mercenaries or private armies. Among the best-known of such groups is Executive Outcomes, a mercenary corporation that operated in Africa in the 1990s. Such groups are often made up of former military personnel, especially former special forces soldiers.

Related Topics:
Mercenaries - Executive Outcomes - Africa - Special forces

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Private firms have recently gained a major role in the operation of Western militaries, especially that of the United States. Such private military companies played key roles in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the subsequent occupation, doing jobs like logistics and security.

Related Topics:
United States - Private military companies - 2003 invasion of Iraq - Occupation - Logistics - Security

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See the SourceWatch article: Private Military Corporations

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