If you were a ranger for 4 years could you possibly be elegible for employment at blackwater? What about 8 years? Is it only special ops and seals that can work for them cause Rangers are right there as far as training.
2007-03-20 11:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well I cant talk for the navy seals but I know rangers is just one step under special forces you cant deny that, RIP is pretty intense, although not special forces I agree.
2007-03-20 11:50:45 · update #1
Dude any one with Military experience can go and die in Iraq for black water...hell If I told them I am willing to kill they would take me. just kidding ..go to thier wed site..explore did a piece on contractors in Iraq and its no fun...go luck and thanks for your service and why not go fight in Iraq for good olde uncle Sam...dont you want a medal of honor ...or do you want the money...Rangers are special forces...they are light infantry Airborne shock troops...rangers all the way...
2007-03-20 11:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by xjim7 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My husband says Ranger is Special Ops. Blackwater will take any military specialty. They use truck drivers, helo pilots, and Rangers-Spec Forces. Also Blackwater pays 5 times as much as mil-pay.
2007-03-20 11:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by jeni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my husband got back from his first tour in Iraq in 2004, Blackwater was recruiting anyone. They were passing out flyers in his unit and he considered going. He was an E4 w/ less than 2 years in, Regular Army. You don't have to have any special training to work for Blackwater, they take any ex-military members.
2007-03-20 11:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Cloth on Bum, Breastmilk in Tum! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Blackwater is looking for specific skill sets. Just about anybody can apply but you will only be accepted if you have a specific skill they need.
Generally they are looking for people with some sort of background and training for dealing with hostile situations that are not actually combat. Skills in escorting vehicles, protecting personnel, and dealing with civilians are examples of the skills they need. (This is why military police are hired by Blackwater - training in skills other than combat only.)
2007-03-20 12:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blackwater will take anyone with Army/Marine experience, especially those with combat experience. The idea that contractors are all SF is a myth. One of my old platoon members works for BW right now in Iraq and he was a medic with the Army National Guard (he did see combat).
2007-03-20 13:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rangers are sooooo not "right there" but ya, blackwater has support guys, comm guys, file clerks, all types..... Probably depends on how long you been out of country. They have a good website, tells all.
2007-03-20 11:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by readsomething 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Blackwater was hiring guys from the Pinochet regime in Chile. So, I thinking yes.
2007-03-20 11:49:26 · answer #7 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rangers qualify.
2007-03-20 11:45:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This webpage lists available contracts and requirements. Submit your resume and apply for a position.
http://www.blackwaterusa.com/employment/contract.asp
2007-03-20 11:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋