))
Inside the Shadows: Wild Stories from a Former Blackwater Contractor in Iraq!
Manage episode 443669767 series 3594842
Kandungan disediakan oleh Seth Ryan. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Seth Ryan atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.
Summary
In this conversation, Seth B. Ryan shares his experiences as a private military contractor, discussing the chaotic and unregulated environment of early contracting, the psychological toll on contractors, and the precarious legal and operational landscape they navigate. He emphasizes the lack of support for contractors, especially regarding mental health and legal protections, and warns against the dangers of working in such a volatile field. The discussion also touches on the evolving military policies and the implications for future engagements involving private military contractors.
Chapters
00:00 The Wild West of Contracting
05:11 The Dangers of Civilian Contractors
10:00 The Shift in Military Policy
14:47 The Psychological Toll on Contractors
20:08 Navigating the Clearance Process
24:52 The Reality of Combat Decisions
30:12 The Future of Private Military Contractors
TAKEAWAYS:
The early days of contracting were chaotic and unregulated.
Contractors often face psychological challenges after combat experiences.
Civilian contractors lack the same legal protections as military personnel.
The shift in military policy has made contractors more vulnerable.
Contractors can be seen as expendable by the government.
There is a significant lack of support for contractors post-deployment.
Navigating the clearance process can be challenging for potential contractors.
The decisions made in combat situations can have lasting consequences.
The future of private military contractors is uncertain and fraught with risks.
Veterans and contractors alike face mental health challenges without adequate support.
Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters.
Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw
Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.
*** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988'
[https://988lifeline.org/] ***
Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.
My Website: https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/
Help the channel:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject
16 episod
Kongsi
