As soon as the course was finished I set about on my C.V.,
transferring all my military skills in to “civvy-speak”. I sent it to
all the companies I could find, and spent about 2-3 hours a day
scouring the internet looking for opportunities. I joined several
websites: Close Protection World, Close Protection Forum and
sites on Facebook, Ex-forces Jobs and others. After a couple of
months I received a message on Facebook from an Army friend,
asking if I was still looking for a job as a PMC - the answer was
of course “Yes” and, after what seemed like a lifetime, I was
given my flight details and was off.
I arrived in Afghanistan in April of 2013. I was issued
with my kit, personal weapons and given training that would
be specific to my job whilst in theatre, including drills in the
compound if we are attacked, weapon handling tests and orientation to our B6 armoured vehicle. We don’t have to wear a set
uniform, however most of the guys wear similar t-shirts; it just
looks smarter and more professional (in my opinion).
“Now the bit that we all do this job for… The
money!!! The jobs that pay the big bucks are
few and far between; unless you’re some sort
of ninja warrior that is impervious to bombs or
bullets you will get a basic wage like everybody!”
Our routine changes from day to day, some days we could
be out on a job for just a few hours, other times we could be
out all day. We could go to multiple places throughout the day
or stay in one place all hours and always, route selection is
key! You may have to go to the same place three or four days
on the trot, varying your route and passing information about
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