For the purposes of this document contractor may also apply to individuals on cn property, whether. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world a book by james yeager an excerpt. 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. Marine corps to train government personnel who are traveling overseas to high threat posts. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. James yeager author of high risk civilian contracting working in. Aar for tactical response high risk civilian contractor course.
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. 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. In august 2007, contractorswho work side by side and perform the. The procedures and tactics presented during the training are the same methods used by academi when providing security in todays most demanding locations. Zero footprint takes you inside the life of a private military contractor their struggles with civilian life, relationships, life experiences, etc. No additional outside books or materials are required to complete the online. Books private militarysecurity companies contractors.
Taking into account information hugh has got from in theatre sof operators, other contractors, and yeagers own experiences. High risk civilian contracting book by james yeager tactical. Video overview of the tactical response high risk civilian contractor cqb package 5 day class. 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.
We use seasoned operators who have done this job third world countries to teach the courses. 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. Tactical response high risk civilian contractor youtube. Work performed below ground in a trench deeper than 1. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Civilian contractor jobs overseas afghanistan, middle. He has written a book on high risk civilian contracting. Zero footprint goodreads meet your next favorite book. If you want to be a civilian contractor, you need experience in some field. Work must be performed in accordance with this eswms, any risk assessment prepared in relation to this work and any relevant safe work procedures. 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.
Contractors recognized for safety excellence article. He wrote foreword for the book surgical speed shooting as well as being on the cover of that book. 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. James yeager has a book on security contracting that you may find. Positions like procuring contract officer, termination contract officer and administrative contract officer are examples of government contract jobs. Noncaaf status does not apply to contractor personnel in support of applicable operations within the boundaries and territories of the united states. 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.
National standard for construction work guidance for main contractors and people with control of construction work 1 1. The training model being executed is normally only seen at very high level courses of. Army corps of engineersalaska district selected haskell corporation as. Academi courses high risk security operations moyock, nc. Video overview of the tactical response high risk civilian contractor direct action 5 day class. Civilian warriors describes instances of superb contractor performance. Appendix 18 high risk construction work safe work method. 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.
This course is perfect for the high risk civilian contractor, swat cop, or soldier who is looking for an aggressive close combat course. 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. Civilian contractors have a unique opportunity to work overseas and make big bucks while helping the world. High risk civilian contracting book by james yeager. 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. 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. We use seasoned operators fresh out of third world countries to teach the courses. The competitive landscape dictates whether or not payers and providers are willing to enter into risk arrangements.
Discussion in general gun discussions started by sonier, feb 28, 2010. Tactical response high risk civilian contractor cqb. Work on or near energised electrical installations or services is high risk construction work. The most dramatic of these was blackwaters epic rescue of the state department mission in najaf, iraq, during a.
Attachment 1 under secretary of defense for acquisition. This course is perfect for the high risk civilian contractor, swat cop. Official definition of the united states department of the term highrisk personnel. James yeager has a book on security contracting that you may find interesting. 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. Most commercial riskbased contracts in place currently are limited to upsideonly shared savings. Professionals generally work under and report to a. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn. 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.
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. Boyles second element requires that the equipment conform to specifications provided by the government. Check each of the following to determine if you do high risk construction work. It was interesting to see how the lives of many contractors cross paths along the way. A common risk database risk register available and open to the government and the contractor is. When i was preparing for my first high risk civilian contracting trip to iraq, i was not able to find a. For some instances civilian contractors may be performing jobs maintaining equipment or providing security detail for diplomats. Increased bleeding therefore risk of blood transfusionsocc. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world. Risk mitigation requires that a contractor execute a robust risk management process and communicate all program risks with the government for mutual adjudication. Providing adequate protection, antiterrorism at 2 training and, if necessary, personnel recovery 3 for civilian contractors deployed to support u. A contractor may patrol a corporate facility at risk of a terrorist attack. 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. If you are interested in and or considering high risk civil contracting work then this is must read.
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. He developed a block of instruction for the tactical response high risk civilian contractor course specifically with psd work in mind. Executive protection tccc online courses tactical medical. The independent contractor defence in construction projects. On the government side, certified contract managers can fill a variety of specialized roles. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world by.
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. High risk civilian contractor small unit tactics libertv. Another option is to look for civilian positions with the government on usajobs or contract positions on fed biz ops. In many cases civilian contractors may be working side by side with military personnel in any number of fields and professions.
The book is a candid look at one private military contractor for hire s experiences. 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. Cce has relied on contractor contract special ists since it began hiring them n 2003. Tactical response high risk civilian contractor direct action 2010. 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. High risk civilian contracting working in a war torn world book. He has been on med missions to guatemala, sudan, kenya, and the list goes on. Work performed where a person could fall more than 3 metres. 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. When multiple parties are involved in the execution of a project, and defects are. Contractors the highrisk contracting business private. High risk civilian contractor training class you be the judge of what high risk means in this case.