2006-07-13 09:26:49 · 11 answers · asked by willowdove 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A mercenary is a soldier who fights, or engages in warfare primarily for private gain, usually with little regard for ideological, national or political considerations. However, when the term is used to refer to a soldier in a regular national army, it is usually considered an insult, epithet or pejorative.
2006-07-13 09:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US has some mercenary groups like Blackwater and even Triple Canopy. But you can only go to them if you are prior military and not just some POAG, you'd have to be prior Paratrooper, PJ, Marine Force Recon, Force Recon, Delta Force, Green Beret (special forces), SEAL (sea air and land), or even Devgru. They take highspeed individuals only, not some sap who sat in an office and typed up memo's and thought he/she was gods gift to earth. They want the quiet professionals, that is what you must strive for.
"De Opresso Liber"
2006-07-13 09:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mercenary is an individual who wages war for money and not for national affiliation or beliefs.
2006-07-13 09:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by advocate_of_chaos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mercenary is a solider of fortune, aka, a soldier who sells his skill to the highest bidder. they differ from professional soldiers in that they do not usually have a political agenda, only financial gain.
2006-07-13 09:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jason H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the one that has no country, no flag to stand for, loves to travel, weapons savy, dislikes long conversation, does not like to make a mess(some times), discreet(some of them) and makes a good living by getting rid of targets or objectives that are in the way of the paying party.
2006-07-13 09:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by EC2talk2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mer·ce·nar·y ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mûrs-nr)
adj.
Motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain.
Hired for service in a foreign army.
n. pl. mer·ce·nar·ies
One who serves or works merely for monetary gain; a hireling.
A professional soldier hired for service in a foreign army.
2006-07-13 09:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by byrntzuga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone paid to kill a wanted criminal. It's really just another name for Bounty Hunter
2006-07-13 09:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A soldier ready to fight anybody for the right pay
2006-07-13 21:54:38 · answer #8 · answered by eugen272000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PERSON WHO WILL SELL HIS EXPERTISE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER...
PRIMARILY RELATED TO MILITARY OPERATIONS, BUT SPILLS OVER INTO ALMOST ANY DISCIPLINE..
2006-07-13 09:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gun for hire
2006-07-13 09:30:32 · answer #10 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋