Are contractors considered DOD employees?

The term “contractor” does not refer to military servicemembers, civilian DOD career employees, or civilian political appointees. During recent U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, contractors frequently accounted for 50\% or more of the total DOD presence in- country.

How much do private military contractors get paid?

According to several sources, private military contractors can earn between $80,000 to $250,000 per year. So it is not out of the question that security management for the right company could earn you six figures a year. Keep in mind that many of these jobs can be as short as 1 month, to as long as several years.

Do private military contractors serve in the military?

Security is a major role that private military contractors serve in the U.S. Military. Once again U.S. Armed Forces branches do not always want to lower their troop count just to handle security. It’s why private contractors are often tasked with important security detail.

Why are contracted services in the military so expensive?

Conversely, contracted services are going to be expensive when the military is the only consumer of a service (incurring risks that we will return to later). So, from a cost perspective, not all contracted services are created equal. Contract development for some services may be prohibitively expensive compared to the benefits.

Are US Armed Forces becoming more reliant on contracted services?

Nevertheless, U.S. armed forces are expanding reliance on contracted services in many areas. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are currently contracting subsets of their aerial refueling and High-Speed Vehicle (HSV) transport operations and maintenance capabilities, so on a small scale, this idea has already taken root.

Are private military contractors eligible for DBA protection?

Private military contractors, whether citizens or noncitizens, who work for the DoD or any other government arm and are injured in a foreign war zone, either as the result of an accident or by enemy activity, are eligible for DBA protection.