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Contractors as Military Professionals

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ID20139998
AuthorsGary Schaub, Gary John Schaub (0000-0002-3785-4136, corresponding author), Volker Franke, Volker C Franke (0000-0002-9737-621X)
Year2009
Volume39
Issue4
Publication date2009-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe US Army War College Quarterly Parameters (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-1723 • E-ISSN: 0031-1723
PublisherUnited States Army War College Press (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55540/0031-1723.2502
OpenAlexW1603281352
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited6

The article presents information on a research study which compared the mindsets of military officers and private security contractors. The results are discussed in terms of U.S. military professionalism. The study indicated a need for better clarification of legal responsibilities in terms of contractor relations with the military. The study is also said to support the view that military combat roles should not be outsourced

Political science · Public relations · Defense, Military, and Policy Studies · Law · Military and Defense Studies · Military, Security, and Education Studies · Public Administration

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Unique citing works9
Citations per year0,53
Citation span2009 - 2022 (14)
Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 5

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