Do we use Blackwater to guard these embassy buildings? nt

[RandiFan1290]

[1-Old-Man]

1. It used to be the job of the Marine Corps., but I think today the job is too hard for them

Obviously the Marine Corps can do it cheaper. Obviously the Marine Corps has more resources available to it than Blackwater does. So the reason must be that the Marine Corps is not up to the job. Apparently they are neither strong enough nor smart enough. Otherwise they would still be doing it, wouldn't they?

[hack89]

7. They still do it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Security_Guard

I think it is a matter of numbers - Marine detachments are relatively small so they are augmented by contract security in hot spots.

If I was an ambassador, I would rather be guarded by a former special forces soldier with years of combat experience than by a 20 year old marine. Experience is what the contract security provide.

[pinboy3niner]

2. CNN now reporting that there were no Marines in Benghazi

That's a change from earlier reports that two of those killed were Marines.

CNN also has been reporting that a U.S. Marine Embassy Team is enroute to Libya from Spain to beef up security.

[xchrom]

3. I don't think they're called Blackwater any more -

But yes, we use mercs for things like embassy guards.

I haven't heard if mercs were the guards in Libya.

[RandiFan1290]

5. So hard to keep up with these crooks

Just figured I'd use the most recognizable name for them.

[boston bean]

4. The UK shut down their embassy in Libya

in June, following an attack.

just fyi.

[RandiFan1290]

6. Blackwater, Xe, now Academi

Why would anyone trust this thing with their security?

[former-republican]

8. good grief

http://www.differencebetween.net/business/difference-between-embassy-and-consulate/

[RandiFan1290]

9. The consulate is a fantasy land where security is no longer needed?

[former-republican]

10. Your post was Marines are not used for security

at embassies.

You're are wrong. They are security at every American embassy in the world.

[RandiFan1290]

11. I was asking a question.

I can see you are easily confused.