The intensity of conflict, insurgency and asymmetric warfare over in recent decades has produced some extremely experienced and capable fighters, who are not part of a formal or recognised military. A less familiar band of PMCs have risen that sell their services in direct combat, mentoring or protection to either the highest bidder, whether that is an insurgency or less scrupulous Nation Sate or simply those whos ideologies align with their own. These PMCs, or Mercenaries draw members from Chechnya, Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and of course, the Middle East. They can be found providing their services in just as diverse combat zones.

His equipment is more sophisticated than ‘regular’ insurgents and more in line with what would be expected to be seen in a formal military. He is are protected with ballistic vests and helmets, which have mounts for NVGs when needed.

This Commmander has a compact P90 with suppressor, and has more advanced communication systems – capable of coordinating squad movements and with government forces and support assets.

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