PMCs

PMCs are also known as “private military contractors” or "private security companies" Services are mainly rendered for other business corporations, international and non-government organizations, and state forces. There is professional and academic disagreement about the exact range of services or activities the PMC provides.

Private military companies are sometimes grouped into the general category of defense contractor. However, most defense contractors supply specialized hardware and perhaps also personnel to support and service that hardware, whereas PMCs supply personnel with specialized operational and tactical skills, which often include combat experience.