Companies with the prefix military, opened by private owners - these are commercial companies that provide specialized services related to the physical paramilitary protection of any person or object. They work in places of high risk to life. In the event of presence in combat zones, the private military does not take aggressive attacks, but a deterrent. About 10 officially registered organizations work in Russia.
Such a concept as a private military company appeared only in the second half of the 20th century (in Britain), but today the economic market for this type of corporation in the world has reached $ 20 billion. A significant share in this turnover are the military companies of the Russian Federation.
As expert economists predict, in the 21st century this highly specialized type of activity of firms becomes a global full-fledged sector of the world economy, the turnover of which will reach hundreds of billions of dollars. And this is the forecast of economists of both foreign powers and Russian. Such companies also enjoy the support of the public sector, since more often the services of military companies are ordered by Western governments so that these organizations officially represent their interests in third world states. The largest representations of Western governments in the form of private military can be found in Iraq and Afghanistan.
What services do Russian private military companies provide?
In Russia, the lists of services provided by such companies do not particularly differ from the list of similar foreign organizations:
- paramilitary protection of real estate, land and strategic facilities (such as oil depots, oil fields and energy systems);
- private protection of enterprises in other states (for example, the protection of embassies, the protection of humanitarian convoys, the protection of United Nations representatives, etc.);
- in third world countries where fighting is taking place, representatives of military companies train soldiers of the government’s armed forces;
- education and training of professional police and security personnel;
- protection of places of detention, prisons;
- special operations for the clearance of mines;
- translator during hostilities;
- air reconnaissance operations;
- protection of watercraft from pirate attacks.
Existing military companies in Russia
Company "ENOT CORP"
This company operating in our country conducts military and humanitarian activities. Its creators relied on an association called "RESERVE", which included several military clubs.
Work is mainly the prevention and suppression of illegal migration in Russia. Also, activities are underway to reduce the level of organized crime, the fight against drug trafficking. These military men are called "raccoons". They are hired to accompany the delivery of all types of humanitarian supplies to the most dangerous places.
Cossacks Company
This company includes Cossack troops and is completely controlled by the Russian leadership. Leading functions are carried out through the Council for Cossacks. And he, in turn, was created under the president of the country. The work was based on the principles of life and the army of the Cossacks, their fighting skills, weapons experience and historical facts.
Types of work of the Cossack "Cossacks":
- urban policing;
- preservation of territorial borders;
- elimination of terrorists.
This Russian PMC can be seen in the list of participants-mercenaries warrior in Iraq, Yugoslavia and other countries.
Tiger Company
The full name of this organization is Tiger Top Rent Security. This company in Russia was created with the aim of organizing special operations in Iraq. The start of work, according to official figures, in 2005, but after only one year, its activities were suspended. The employees of this company have established separate specialized independent military companies.
In the short time of its existence, the Tiger organization was able to fulfill many orders:
- accompanied the escorted;
- successfully guarded political objects;
- provided security for employees of oil companies;
- guarded diplomats from Russia;
- participated in missions in Lebanon and Israel, and then in Palestine with Afghanistan.
One of the demanded PMC areas was the training of narrow specialists in military affairs: shooters and sappers, as well as radio engineers and other types of fighters.
The closure of Tiger Top-Rent Security has led to the emergence of new companies, no less popular today: Moran Security Group, Redut Antiterror, Orel, Feraks.
Company "Redut-Antiterror"
This is a union of military organizations (similar to the militarized private army of the United States), which includes trained fighters, special forces, airborne troops, etc.
Only experienced fighters who participated in the hostilities or were involved in special operations, including peacekeeping, are hired into the team.
The company was founded in 2008. It was established by professional veteran reconnaissance and paratroopers.
Today, the organization can talk about the experience of military operations in Syria and Iraq, Afghanistan and Yugoslavia.
What services does the company provide:
- protection in all areas;
- bodyguard training;
- issuance of certificates for security services by private owners;
- etc.
Moran Security Group
In the Russian market for less than 10 years. However, this military company has long established itself. In addition to providing security, its distinctive trump cards include consulting and medical services. It provides security for armed convoy ships, as well as logistics tasks and intelligence operations.
It is significant that the Moran Security Group has at its disposal a naval center in St. Petersburg, intended for training.
Antiterror-Orel Company
Opened in 1998 by the forces of the reserve. Like other military companies, it provides services for the protection and training of the military. The company is invited when it is necessary to use the services of professional sappers.
Company "MAP"
Originally from St. Petersburg, but works throughout Russia. According to the assurances of the company's management, its activities are fully consistent with the laws of the state where it provides its services:
- technical protection;
- intelligence activities;
- convoy of automobile columns;
- all other types of protection;
- legal support.
