2006-09-13 08:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes. Except they tend to stay away from the term "mercenary"; they prefer to call themselves "private security contractors".
Blackwater is one of the biggest here in Iraq: http://www.blackwaterusa.com/securityconsulting/
2006-09-13 08:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Danzarth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Article 1 Section 8 of the constitution gives Congress the power to hire mercenaries.
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
Letter of Marque
Archaic. A letter of marque was issued by a nation to a privateer or mercenary to act on the behalf of that nation for the purpose of retaliating against another nation for some wrong, such as a border incursion or seizure.
2006-09-13 08:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Aleksandr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. They are called "contractors" now. Iraq is full of them, working security for oil companies mostly.
2006-09-13 08:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Olivier P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a professional weekend warrior myself, its perfectly legal.
Just don't get caught.
2006-09-13 08:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by La Voce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the US. it is illegal. Go to Africa or the former Soviet Union.
2006-09-13 08:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋