Question

1. The United States military has a presence around the world, from Embassies, bases in foreign countries, and detachments linked with allied nations’ military. Likewise, there are private security contractors worldwide, both in places with a U.S. military presence, as well as places with little to no U.S. military presence. In a 500-word response, differentiate between the role of private security contractors operating outside the United States with the role of military personal outside U.S. borders. Compare and contrast their roles in operational areas where the U.S. is engaged in armed conflicts, such as the Global War on Terrorism, Iraq, and Afghanistan, as well as in areas where no formal conflict exists.

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

The US has the largest number of private security contractors than any other country in the world. the US is the largest provider as well as consumers of private security.

Also, the US is the largest investor of military personnel and equipment in the world. on average, the US invests 54 to 60 billion dollars on its military, which is a quite big number.

Differentiation between role of the US private security contractors with the military personal (outside the US borders):

Major differences outside the US borders

Fields	Private security	The US military
1) Hotspot areas	The majority of security workers work all over the world, but can't fight the war in the name of the US government.	The US military fight all over the world in the name of the US government.
2) Hiring	Private security can be hired all over the world depending on the demands of the country.	The US military personnel can't be hired by private organizations. as the US military works for the US.
3) functions	Private security functions under a contractor, which ultimately places them according to the demand.	The US military functions under the US government and are recruited according to the combat areas of the US interests.
4) War	In a war-like situation, private security can be prohibited from the spot.	No termination occurs.
5)UN peacekeeping	Private securities cant work for UN peacekeeping in the hotspot areas.	US military can function and combat under the peacekeeping program.
6) Normal areas	in normal areas where the war is not going on, private security can function for the contractors, outside the US borders	Can't function in normal areas, as it violates the US code for maintaining harmony, the presence of the military in normal areas outside US borders can create distrust.

CONCLUSION:

From the above-listed table, we can conclude that the US military has more responsibility than private security contractors. combat areas like Iraq, Afghanistan are moreover hub of war, and the presence of the US military ensures the security of every living being.

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