Heard on Randi Roades Show, caller claims soldiers lent to private firms

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Randi Rhoades show had an interesting call in from a active military person (named "William") who was over in Iraq . This from the 5/13/04 show, 6:51 pm CST on WKPOJ/620. Her show is delayed three hours I think, so this would put it at 3:51 CST (or 4:51 EST) I believe.

They would take active soldiers out of units. "retire" them ahead of schedule, then send them to work for the civilian contractors (e.g. Haliburton) as plain clothes.

Then they would be cycled back into the military after 6 months. Back in service.

What was the incentive for the soldier? Not money, even though the private company was (probably) charging full price the soldier never saw a dime. The military guy would have his normal military salary paid for that time, waiting for him when he rolled back into the military. The big incentive was a rank promotion "there's a tech sgt. position waiting for those who volunteer", he offered as an example.

This provides cover for the generals at the top saying no military unit was involved in this or that while allowing the chummy private contractors to get bodies so they can charge the government.

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