
Private military company
Company providing armed combat or security services

Company providing armed combat or security services
A private military company (PMC) or private military and security company (PMSC) is a privately held company that provides armed combat or security services, military training or consulting, or operational support such as intelligence or logistics. PMCs refer to their personnel as "security contractors" or "private military contractors." These terms are often viewed as euphemisms for mercenaries or soldiers of fortune, but some scholars and many in the industry argue that private military contractors are distinct from mercenaries. Some of the most well-known private military companies include Executive Outcomes (1989-1999, 2020-Present), Blackwater (1999-Present, now called Academi and part of Constellis), and the Wagner Group (2014-Present). Depending on the company, PMCs provide services from military consulting and training to active participation in combat. They often train or supplement the armed forces of sovereign governments, but are also hired by private corporations or nongovernmental...
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