Companies with the military prefix, opened by private traders, are commercial firms that provide specialized services related to the physical paramilitary security of a person or object. They work in high-risk areas. In the event that they are present in combat zones, private military personnel undertake actions not of aggressive attacks, but of a deterrent orientation. There are about 10 officially registered organizations 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 volume of the economic market for this type of corporation in the world has reached $ 20 billion. Military companies of the Russian Federation have a significant share in this turnover.
As experts-economists predict, in the 21st century this highly specialized type of activity of firms is becoming 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 both from foreign powers and from Russia. Such companies also enjoy the support of the public sector, since more often the services of military companies are ordered by the governments of Western countries, so that these organizations officially represent their interests in the third world countries. The largest representations of Western governments in the person 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 differ much from the list of similar foreign organizations:
- militarized protection of real estate, land and strategic facilities (such as oil depots, oil fields and energy systems);
- private security for businesses in other states (for example, embassy security, protection of humanitarian convoys, protection of representatives of the United Nations, etc.);
- in third world countries where the 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 to neutralize mines;
- translator during hostilities;
- aerial reconnaissance operations;
- protection of ships from pirate attacks.
Operating military companies in Russia
E. N. O. T. CORP"
This company operating in our country conducts military and humanitarian activities. Its founders relied on an association called RESERVE, which included several military clubs.
The work is mainly 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 escort 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. Management functions are carried out through the Council for Cossack Affairs. 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 Cossacks:
- city order protection;
- preservation of territorial boundaries;
- elimination of terrorists.
This Russian PMC can be seen in the list of mercenary warriors 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 data, in 2005, however, after only one year, its activities were suspended. The employees of this company have established separate specialized independent military companies.
In a short time of its existence, the "Tiger" organization has managed to fulfill many orders:
- accompanied the escorted;
- successfully guarded political objects;
- provided security for employees of oil companies;
- guarded diplomats from Russia;
- participated in a mission in Lebanon and Israel, and then in Palestine and Afghanistan.
One of the demanded directions of PMCs 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 led to the emergence of new companies that are no less in demand today: Moran Security Group, Redut-Antiterror, Orel, Feraks.
Redoubt-Antiterror company
This is an alliance of military organizations (like the paramilitary private US army), which includes trained fighters, special forces, airborne troops, etc.
Only experienced fighters who participated in hostilities or were involved in special operations, including peacekeeping, are recruited into the team.
The company was founded in 2008. It was founded by professional scouts and paratroopers from among the veterans.
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;
- personal protection training;
- issuance of certificates for security services by private traders;
- etc.
Moran Security Group
On the Russian market for less than 10 years. However, this military company has long established itself. Its distinctive trump cards, in addition to providing security, are services in the field of consulting and medical support. Provides the protection of ships during the convoy by armed commandos, as well as logistic tasks and reconnaissance operations.
It is significant that the Moran Security Group has at its own disposal a naval center in St. Petersburg, intended for training.
Anti-terror-Eagle company
It was opened in 1998 by the forces of the reserve servicemen. Like other military companies, it provides security and training services for the military. The company is invited when it is necessary to use the services of professional sappers.
MAP company
Originally from St. Petersburg, but works throughout Russia. According to the assurances of the company's management, its activities fully comply with the laws of the state where it provides its services:
- technical protection;
- reconnaissance actions;
- escort of automobile convoys;
- all other types of protection;
- legal support.
Russian SB
The Moscow organization "Russian Security Systems" is abbreviated as "RSB-Group". It has divisions for both water and land special operations. The water divisions provide protection for civilian ships. Also, this company is trusted to audit oil and gas platforms at sea for their safety.
Land operations consist of point protection, reconnaissance and training services. RSB employees refuse to participate in armed conflicts as professional mercenaries and do not advise groups in any way related to terrorist organizations.
