Introduction:

PMCs is a discussion group on the ethics, evolution and future of the international private military services industry. This includes private military companies (PMCs), private security companies (PSCs), mercenaries and corporate armies. This newsgroup will include anyone who is interested in discussing the topic with others from NGOs, PMCs, PSCs, universities, human rights organizations or with backgrounds in the field. The group encourages the posting of relevant articles, papers, web sites and opinions. Advertising or services and/or resumes is NOT allowed.



Manager:

The manager of this group is Doug Brooks, a Ph.D. student at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), and currently the President of the International Peace Operations Association (IPOA).





Anonymity: Unlike my "anonymous mercenary and private military" (AMPM) mailing list I can't protect anonymity on this listserv. However the list of members will not be open for review so members who wish to remain anonymous and simply read the comments of others may do so.



New Members:

Those interested in joining PMCs should send an email with background information AND THEIR NAME to Hoosier84@Hoosier84.com and/or be recommended by existing members.