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The tasks that private military companies solve in the world

Many believe that private military companies andclassic mercenary units are one and the same. However, it is not. In fact, this is a commercial structure that is controlled by the state. Private companies are becoming more common in the world. So, if in the early 1990s there was one private soldier for 50 regular military personnel, today this ratio has dropped to 10: 1.

Today there are more than 450 private military companies working in different areas of activity.

Private military organizations can solve a wide range ofa range of tasks, including: - military services, tactical support during combat operations (they took part in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan) - consulting military services, strategic planning, army training - military logistics - private security services. A new direction of activity of private companies is the fight against piracy. Today, most military companies do not directly participate in military conflicts. It is believed that this type of business is a very profitable enterprise.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of private military companiescall for more flexible management and responsiveness, which is manifested in the absence of bureaucracy. It is also believed that such troops are of a higher professional level than regular troops. Sometimes it is more advantageous to sign a one-time contract with a private military company for a specific task than to maintain an entire army for these purposes. Finally, the involvement of private military companies causes less discontent among the population, and the loss of their personnel is not taken into account in government reports. However, the attitude to attracting military companies in the world is ambiguous. Their shortcomings include the lack of an ideological component (they are aimed at making a profit), a single management center and plan, incomplete operational data. Finally, the cost of the services of private companies is often extremely high.

Prospects of private military companies in Russia

In Russia, a number of private military companies operate.

On the market today are Russian companies such as "Feraks", "RSB-Group", "Tiger Top Rent Security", "Redut-Antiterror", "Antiterror-Eagle".

While their activities have not received wide attentionthey are few and scattered. This is largely due to the lack of a legislative framework, and the activities of such organizations are equated with mercenarism. Despite the great potential of Russian private military companies, which is associated with the latest mass reductions in the army, Russia is still behind other countries. There is no unambiguous point of view regarding the need to develop this type of business in Russia. Experts believe that private military companies could become an important player in the foreign and foreign economic markets, and also within the country. The state would receive informal tools to realize its interests in hot spots and expand its influence in the world. Private military companies could contribute to the development of Russian business in the world through insurance of large transactions abroad. Finally, the social aspect is also important. Thanks to private companies, there would be an opportunity for employment from numerous reserve officers, as well as to direct the passionary people's energy in the right direction.