I see that the U.S. military no long has the capability to fight the war without paying mercenaries for aids. Obviously, this is not a good characteristic of a country, especially for a dominant country like the U.S. Would this ultimately hurt the U.S. in a long run? Have we lost our ways of fighting with our own power? Yes, we have power to pay, but the meaning of the help is not the same. I'm not trying to criticize or siding, but I would like to know what people think about this issue. One thing you might want to know is that these are not the same mercenaries that you might be thinking of. They usually provide training and back up aids that do not require much of physical combats. But this means that they are the main key of operating attacks and defences in Iraq.
2007-01-04 02:30:51 · 4 answers · asked by wat~ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To the first comment:
I think they are using mercenaries, but not the kind that you are think of. They are usually the ones that tranport food and supplies. Alos, they are many tactical mercenaries who would train specific troops and become part of the attacks or defences, but they do not actually participate in attacks.
2007-01-04 02:38:08 · update #1
Can you explain why this is good thing?
2007-01-04 02:39:27 · update #2
I guess I shouldn't have asked this question. I was looking for more theoratical answers.
2007-01-04 02:51:41 · update #3
The U.S. has always used mercenaries. There are currently at least two organizations licensed by the U.S. government to provide mercenary service.
If you are referring to the use of private companies to provide supply and medical service, this is somewhat new. The U.S. military has usually supplied equipment and aid through individual supply corps. it is not unprecedented to subcontract with private companies. This has been going on for as long as there have been wars.
2007-01-04 02:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have used paid mercenaries in some form, in every war since the civil war.
2007-01-04 02:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what are you talking about? The United States has not been hiring mercenaries...
2007-01-04 02:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they have use them before. yes it's a good thing
2007-01-04 02:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋