After lunch, Director Mulenge returned to the city bureau. Yang Xiao returned to his room, closed the door, and took out his notebook.

Open the web page, click on World Military World, and search for information about mercenaries. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. If you don't understand the characteristics of mercenaries, you won't be able to solve the case at all.

The real mercenaries in the world: 1 God Arming, God Arming, God Arming was originally established by a wealthy man in the United States. It was established on a small island in the Hawaiian Islands in 1930.

The person who established this organization was Hem Hillis, a man in the United States who was engaged in white and black transactions such as real estate, drugs, and smuggling.

2 French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion is a regular army force composed of foreign volunteers. It has the same equipment as the regular army. It is composed of about 8,000 volunteers from 13 countries and regions. It was founded in 1831 to solve the problem of foreigners in France.

It was organized by the order of the then French King Louis Philippe (reigned 1830-1848) to deal with the crime problem and to replenish the French army soldiers who were killed or injured in the war.

3 Blackwater Company of the United States: Blackwater Security Consulting Company is the largest U.S. military mission contractor in Iraq. It was established by several retired soldiers of the U.S. Navy’s Special Forces “Seals” and began operations in 1998. Blackwater Company

Current president Eric Prince. During George H.W. Bush's presidential campaign, the 19-year-old Prince donated $1.5 to the Republican Party.

With $10,000 in campaign funds, he began to get to know the Bush family, and subsequently received many opportunities.

4 American mpri company: The company is headquartered in Virginia, USA, and was founded by retired general Vernon Lewis in 1987. Like other private military companies, mpri company is also composed of a large number of retired generals, officers and non-commissioned officers from the army, navy, air force and special forces.

There are information on more than 2,000 retired military personnel in the company's archives, and there are even more generals among the company's senior management. There are reports that the density of generals in MPRI is higher than that in the Pentagon.

5 South African Private Armed Company eo The largest private armed force in the world is the South African mercenary company eo. The military experts hired by this company are from South Africa.

North America, Europe, New Southwest and Australia, their troop sources mainly come from South Africa and Namibia, with thousands of troops in reserve.

He is a well-trained retired soldier.

6 Japanese Ninja: Ninja is a special professional identity that began to appear in Japan during the Edo period. Ninjas receive training in ninjutsu.

Mainly engaged in espionage activities. Unlike ordinary mercenaries, ninjas usually have fixed customers, but there are also ninjas who serve different customers.

So they can also be regarded as a special mercenary organization.

7 Eastern Jin clan and Beifu soldiers

The Xie family, the great lord of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, integrated the northern refugees, gangsters, and elites from the former garrison to form a force capable of guarding the capital.

Fighting against the northern cavalry, the army indirectly taking orders from the powerful men - the Beifu soldiers. The Battle of Feishui,

8,000 Beifu soldiers defeated the main force of the Qin army! Fu Jian's dynasty also collapsed.

8 British Gurkha Cavalry: During the occupation of India, the British discovered that the Nepalese Gurkhas were loyal and resistant.

Especially their iconic Gurkha scimitars are so popular.

The enemy was frightened, so the British army later recruited a small number of Gurkhas as its own fighting force. After hundreds of years,

The Gurkha Cavalry became part of the British armed forces, and they were also one of the few mercenary units that had a large scale and an established system.

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9 Israel izo: mercenary company. Israel has been in a state of hostility among Arab countries for a long time. The country has a very large number of combatants. These experienced and highly effective soldiers have become hot commodities in the world mercenary market. Israel izo company

It is also the third largest mercenary company after Blackwater in the United States and EO in South Africa. Mercenaries affiliated with this company appear on battlefields around the world. It can be said that "where there is war, there is IZO."

10. Arctic Fox Mercenary Group: This group is more bizarre but little-known. They are not a company but a real mercenary team.

They have only 34 members and were founded in 1984. Most of their members are retired members of the U.S. Special Forces and other European and American special forces.

Most are employed by private individuals to perform tasks that violate international law. Kidnapping and assassination are their regular tasks, and records show that

A Chinese soldier also joined this unit.

Although the mercenary industry has gradually undergone many changes in the new era, the persistent and brave spirit should not be forgotten. When some second-rate PSC companies are popular today, let us take a look at some of the mercenaries who were active in the 1960s and 1970s.

Real old mercenaries. Veterans never die. Always

Since then, the equipment and weapons of mercenaries have been very messy, but the troops of some powerful countries will definitely have an impact on this aspect. The attire of a Hoare member of the 5th Commando Group can prove that he wears Belgian armor on his beret.

Troop insignia and wearing the Belgian military uniform.

Mercenaries are professional soldiers who are hired and fight for any country or nation regardless of national interests and all consequences. Since the 1990s, international wars have continued continuously. The territorial dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea has not yet subsided, and Sri Lanka has reappeared.

at the same time

, another dispute broke out in Sierra Leone... In this huge war frenzy, a strange army suddenly emerged, and its name is mercenaries. It can be said that in recent years, with the repeated setbacks of United Nations peacekeeping operations, mercenaries are increasingly becoming

The protagonist of countries and regions with turbulent situations and constant wars.

"Mercenary" is a synonym of English (mercenary) and "profit-seeking person". The ancient Chinese saying "There must be a brave man under a heavy reward" is a vivid description of this kind of people. Since the ancient Greek times, mercenaries have been a

Special groups, with "war" and "adventure" as their occupations, began to appear on the world stage. By the early 19th century, Britain used a large number of mercenaries when it expanded outwards. They fought as armies, plundered resources, and conducted commercial cooperation.

It will appear as a company.

From the barbarians in the ancient Roman army to the European prisoners exiled to Africa during the post-colonial period, mercenaries have always been regarded as a group of rabble who "want money rather than their lives." In the understanding of many people, mercenaries give

Others bring only death and pain, and the only motivation for them to fight is money. Organizational form: The use of mercenaries is not only economically expensive, but also politically dangerous, such as those hired by the Byzantine Empire in the early 14th century.

After the Spanish borderers helped the Byzantine Empire defeat the Turks, they turned against their employers, and after ravaging Thrace for two years, they continued to ravage Macedonia. In the 15th century, various "Freedom" groups composed of Swiss, Italian and German soldiers

"Company" is employed by princes and dukes of various countries. These mercenaries are often greedy, cruel, and unorganized. They escape on the eve of the battle and plunder. Most of their escape is because their employers are unwilling or unable to pay the reward.

Combat effectiveness: If paid on time and with strict discipline, it turns out that mercenaries still have combat effectiveness. Various state governments in Switzerland have raised large-scale troops for employment in European countries. These mercenaries enjoy a high reputation. But some Western historians

, all used such sentences to describe Swiss mercenaries from the 14th to 18th centuries: “They ate the most food.

The most fragrant and the most notorious." In France in the 18th century, Swiss mercenaries were the elite troops of its regular army. However, from the late 18th century onwards, most of the mercenaries were ruffians. After World War II, some

In Third World countries (such as Zaire), both governments and anti-government groups have hired mercenaries, and their records have been quite good.

Although the international community strongly opposes the use of mercenaries, the actual situation is that the scale of mercenaries is still expanding. They are found in many hot spots around the world. Now there is one in every five soldiers in Iraq.

Foreign mercenaries.

The reason is that these people come from different countries and races. Most of them take risks for money, some fight because of ideologies and religious beliefs, and some are tired of a peaceful life and want to seek excitement. If there really is "

It’s just reasonable.” So what kind of group are modern mercenaries?

The sources of mercenaries are very diverse. Generally, when recruiting mercenaries, those who have served as soldiers are the best. If they have served as special forces, it would be even better. Mercenaries are not necessarily all branches of the army. Pilots and Marines are also included.

They are a hot commodity among mercenaries. The salary of mercenaries can be divided into different grades according to the different danger levels of tasks, different types of soldiers, and different sources. Recruitment

Recruitment targets include civilians, former soldiers, desperadoes, etc. In short, if you want to join, you can pass the assessment. The more formal mercenary units in the world, such as the French Foreign Legion, no matter where you are from, no matter what you have done, as long as you

You can join if you sign up and pass the assessment. After joining, you can follow its set of training methods. After the training is completed, you will be assigned to various foreign soldiers.

Among the regiments, it is said that they prefer the Chinese because the Chinese listen to orders and can endure hardships. American mercenaries generally do not go through government organizations, but through various bodyguard companies. They are usually run by people with backstage, such as the U.S. Army

Former military officer. American bodyguard companies generally recruit personnel in a targeted manner and have relatively high quality personnel. They generally cooperate with the US military in a certain area.

For example, if there is any inconvenience for the US military or the US government to come forward, the bodyguard company will be asked to do it. This way the risk is lower, and if it fails, it can be denied. Some mercenaries in Afghanistan and Chechnya fight for money, and some

Some of the extreme religious believers do not do it for money, but for faith. These people have relatively weak combat capabilities and generally need to undergo training.

1 Long historyEdit Cold War period

During the Cold War, the United States also used mercenaries in some special military operations. In April 1961, more than 1,000 mercenaries planned by the CIA invaded the Bay of Pigs in an attempt to overthrow Castro's revolutionary regime. In the 1970s of the last century,

In the 1990s, Libyan President Gaddafi even recruited a group of mercenaries from the United States to form the "Cuban Brigade" in Africa, which at most numbered 10,000 people.

recent

In the past decade or so, mercenaries have been found in various hotspots around the world. In 1996, former President Mobutu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo recruited mercenaries to prevent the attack of the anti-government forces led by Kabila at the time. In Angola,

In armed conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Chechnya and other places, there are

A considerable number of foreign mercenaries have appeared. There are currently dozens of mercenary companies in Iraq, with more than 20,000 employees. They are responsible for protecting important targets such as Iraqi interim government buildings, airports, and oil pipelines. In East Asia, there are also foreign mercenaries.

Most of them work for anti-government forces and religious forces.

2 Economic Temptations Editor "War Animals"

Before the 1980s, mercenaries were individuals or small groups. They instigated coups, kidnapped, assassinated, and robbed property. They had a very bad image in people's minds and were called "war animals." In 2003, the United Nations General Assembly

A bill was passed banning the profession of foreign mercenaries, and mercenary activities were once restricted.

Group corporate business model

Since the 1990s, mercenaries have begun to gradually transform. First, they have adopted a corporate business model. There are now more than 100 such mercenary companies in the world, including the South African Private Armed Forces Company (eo), Si Company, and Military Professional Resources Company (

mpri), Blackwater and other four largest companies.

close contact

They have established close ties with powerful institutions such as the state and government. In fact, all major private armed companies in the world have strong government backgrounds. For example, a company called Dane International Company, the most well-known project it has contracted, is

Provide bodyguards to Afghan President Karzai, replacing the local bodyguards originally provided by the Minister of Defense.

to countries and large multinational corporations

With countries and large multinational companies as the main customers, they provide "direct war services." Taking the United States as an example, private military companies are now involved in all major overseas deployments of the U.S. military. The Pentagon alone has activated more than 30 private military companies

Enterprises, in Iraq, a large number of foreign mercenaries from Colombia, Chile, South Africa and even South Korea are active in various positions, and the number is still increasing.

huge economic temptation

The huge economic temptation brought by mercenaries is irresistible. As part of the war economy, a large number of mercenary intermediaries and intermediary companies receive tens of billions of dollars in contracts from the Pentagon every year. In 2004, in addition to direct payments to war zones,

In addition to hiring military personnel, the U.S. Department of Defense also paid more than $30 billion to private military companies—accounting

to 8% of their annual military expenditure. In addition, the mercenary profession is the most attractive to retired soldiers from all over the world. Soldiers from the United Kingdom, the United States and some developing countries are still strong after retirement. However, their income is not satisfactory, so they have joined the private sector.

Military companies to make more money. The average daily wage of employees of American mercenary companies in Iraq is US$1,000;
To be continued...