The focus of this book is getting a job with and working on personal security details psds as a civilian security contractor, but the basics can be applied to any high risk civilian contracting job. Contractors the highrisk contracting business private. Private military contractor for hire describes in some detail the types of jobs, from simple training to open combat, and the contractors themselves, many of them coming from special operations units from around the world. Noncaaf status does not apply to contractor personnel in support of applicable operations within the boundaries and territories of the united states. This course is perfect for the high risk civilian contractor, swat cop, or soldier who is looking for an aggressive close combat course. When i was preparing for my first high risk civilian contracting trip to iraq, i was not able to find a single book, web page, or other source of information that laid out what to expect or how to handle it, from the hiring process to being incountry to coming back home. Marine corps to train government personnel who are traveling overseas to high threat posts. Civilian warriors describes instances of superb contractor performance.
The book is a candid look at one private military contractor for hire s experiences. The contractor must show that a teamlike effort existed in all communications between the contractor and the government, with the government providing general specifications and approval at various stages of project development. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world by. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Civilian contractors have a unique opportunity to work overseas and make big bucks while helping the world. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world click here for amazon link you will only receive a certificate of successful completion by participating 100% in class. James yeager has a book on security contracting that you may find interesting. Positions like procuring contract officer, termination contract officer and administrative contract officer are examples of government contract jobs. If you are interested in and or considering high risk civil contracting work then this is must read. The training model being executed is normally only seen at very high level courses of. High risk civilian contractor, direct action youtube.
He wrote foreword for the book surgical speed shooting as well as being on the cover of that book. High risk civilian contractor small unit tactics libertv. Increased bleeding therefore risk of blood transfusionsocc. Army corps of engineersalaska district selected haskell corporation as. Civilian contractor jobs overseas afghanistan, middle. Work performed below ground in a trench deeper than 1. If you want to be a civilian contractor, you need experience in some field. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world.
Contractor ehs management high risk activities any tasks indicated on table a or a contractor activity which scores 12 or greater as indicated in this standards risk ranking system r s x l prior to the application of mitigation or control measures or is considered high risk by the site manager, project manager or the site ehs manager. James yeager author of high risk civilian contracting working in. No acts of violence, or any other criminal act, no possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal or regulated drugs not prescribed by a. Zero footprint goodreads meet your next favorite book. Discussion in general gun discussions started by sonier, feb 28, 2010. If you are being deployed, doing missionary work or wanting to travel to a 3rd world country there is alot of solid information that i believe you will find. High risk civilian contracting book by james yeager. Video overview of the tactical response high risk civilian contractor direct action 5 day class. High risk civilian contracting book by james yeager tactical. Whether it is your first trip to the desert, or you are returning to the jungle, the tactical response 5day high risk civilian contractor course can get you back up to speed with your firearms and tactical training. When multiple parties are involved in the execution of a project, and defects are. Tactical response high risk civilian contractor youtube. For the purposes of this document contractor may also apply to individuals on cn property, whether. Work on or near energised electrical installations or services is high risk construction work.
For some instances civilian contractors may be performing jobs maintaining equipment or providing security detail for diplomats. High risk civilian contractor training class you be the judge of what high risk means in this case. He has written a book on high risk civilian contracting. Of key concern is the risk of loss of government control over and accountability for missionrelated policy and program decisions when contractors provide services that.
The independent contractor defence in construction projects introduction the question of responsibility for defects in the design and construction process has come under close scrutiny in recent times. Work must be performed in accordance with this eswms, any risk assessment prepared in relation to this work and any relevant safe work procedures. Executive protection tccc online courses tactical medical. Zero footprint takes you inside the life of a private military contractor their struggles with civilian life, relationships, life experiences, etc. National standard for construction work guidance for main contractors and people with control of construction work 1 1. In august 2007, contractorswho work side by side and perform the. Hit man on line hit man online a technical manual for independent contractors originally published by paladin press written by rex feral in 1993, a triple murder was committed in montgomery county by a man who was alleged to have used this book, hit. Also there are more companies overseas working than just blackwater too and not just in iraq nowadays and there are many other contractors who work in iraq or afghanistan or wherever outside of america. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world a book by james yeager an excerpt. Its high risk, high reward for civilian contractors.
If contractor wishes to change its project manager at any time during this ontract, contractor c must follow the process and meet the requirement set forth in article 12 of the general terms. He has been on med missions to guatemala, sudan, kenya, and the list goes on. Books private militarysecurity companies contractors. Attachment 1 under secretary of defense for acquisition. This book is written to fill the knowledge gap, correct popular misconceptions, and give interested individuals a starting point regarding the world of civilian contracting. James yeager has a book on security contracting that you may find. Its up to you but it is a better way to get into an overseas gig and it will open doors to more overseas work as a contractor. The notorious killings of four blackwater security contractors in fallujah in march 2004 and the news coverage about their lives offered a glimpse into the world of the people attracted to this work. Cce has relied on contractor contract special ists since it began hiring them n 2003. Professionals generally work under and report to a.
Tactical response high risk civilian contractor cqb. He developed a block of instruction for the tactical response high risk civilian contractor course specifically with psd work in mind. Any contractor or service contractor employee who is found in violation of the following safety and security rules, will be subject to removal from harvard property. The most dramatic of these was blackwaters epic rescue of the state department mission in najaf, iraq, during a. Official definition of the united states department of the term highrisk personnel. Taking into account information hugh has got from in theatre sof operators, other contractors, and yeagers own experiences. The procedures and tactics presented during the training are the same methods used by academi when providing security in todays most demanding locations. The competitive landscape dictates whether or not payers and providers are willing to enter into risk arrangements. Work performed where a person could fall more than 3 metres. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world book. Providing adequate protection, antiterrorism at 2 training and, if necessary, personnel recovery 3 for civilian contractors deployed to support u.
This book is written to fill the knowledge gap, correct popular when i was preparing for my first high risk civilian contracting trip to iraq, i was not able to find a single book, web page, or other source of information that laid out what to expect or how to handle it, from the hiring process to being incountry to coming back home. Attachment 1 class deviation 2014o0018 contractor personnel performing in the uscentcom aor page 2 of 12 when performing their jobs in the direct vicinity of u. The advanced high risk protection course is designed to prepare students for positions on government mobile teams, those assigned to military psd teams, and other government contracting opportunities. Introduction new regulations relating to the national standard for construction work came into operation for the civilcommercial construction sector on 3 january 2008 and will commence for the. This intensive 7day course is designed to prepare individuals to provide highrisk security operations in nonpermissive environments iraq, afghanistan, africa, pakistan, etc. Advanced high risk government contracting military psd.
We use seasoned operators fresh out of third world countries to teach the courses. Harrisburg native brent walker, a civilian contractor working in baghdad, iraq, is shown near an armored vehicle that attempted to enter the baghdad convention center in. When i was preparing for my first high risk civilian contracting trip to iraq, i was not able to find a. It was interesting to see how the lives of many contractors cross paths along the way. Contractors recognized for safety excellence article. Video overview of the tactical response high risk civilian contractor cqb package 5 day class.
This course is perfect for the high risk civilian contractor, swat cop. Boyles second element requires that the equipment conform to specifications provided by the government. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn. When i was preparing for my first high risk civilian contracting trip to iraq, i was not able to find a single book, web page. Most commercial riskbased contracts in place currently are limited to upsideonly shared savings.
On the government side, certified contract managers can fill a variety of specialized roles. Risk mitigation requires that a contractor execute a robust risk management process and communicate all program risks with the government for mutual adjudication. The independent contractor defence in construction projects. No additional outside books or materials are required to complete the online. Academi courses high risk security operations moyock, nc. Aar for tactical response high risk civilian contractor course. A contractor may patrol a corporate facility at risk of a terrorist attack. In many cases civilian contractors may be working side by side with military personnel in any number of fields and professions. Another option is to look for civilian positions with the government on usajobs or contract positions on fed biz ops. Appendix 18 high risk construction work safe work method. Tactical response high risk civilian contractor direct action 2010. We use seasoned operators who have done this job third world countries to teach the courses. Check each of the following to determine if you do high risk construction work. I know dynamic situations and 360 degree threats are often how it is in the real world, but this class looks like it has the potential to give someone a few extra holes in.