As if we need more proof our Troops are stretched way too far, Bush is looking to hire more Mercenaries. This time it is to, the admins says, to "to develop and install high-resolution shortwave infrared cameras...for 2 types airplanes" and "provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support in Trans-Saharan Africa by identifying the best platform and sensor suite; designing, building, operating and maintaining a base of operations" also to "develop a program to train border police in Afghanistan to guard crossings, prevent the flow of contraband, and search people and vehicles."
"The contractor shall provide security and related services in support of [counter-narcoterrorism and] related missions to include, but not limited to, intelligence, medical, logistics, canine services, surveillance, counter-surveillance, aerial over-watch, security advisory, etc. The services may be incidental to other activities (i.e., training programs, construction, etc.) or the primary purpose of the [task order]," the statement said.
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