US Army’s lax supervision cited in Senate’s Blackwater probe

[cory777]

Source: AFP

The US Army's lax supervision was cited in a Senate investigation of controversial private security firm Blackwater, which allowed employees to use weapons without authorization in Afghanistan.

At the outset of a months-long probe, the Senate Armed Service Committee found several cases of "reckless" use of weapons by personnel from Paravant, a subsidiary of Blackwater, itself now renamed Xe Services.

The panel pointed to an hiring process lacking rigor, with some employees having criminal records.

It also found that several rules on the acquisition and use of arms in Afghanistan were violated, while US military officials turned a blind eye.

"Why is the issue of armed contractors in Afghanistan so important?" asked Democratic Senator Carl Levin, who chairs the committee.

Read more: http://rawstory.com/2010/02/armys-lax-supervision-cited-senates-blackwater-probe/

[cory777]

1. They all got transferred to Pakistan?

[EFerrari]

2. Did anybody watch this?

And is the Army supposed to supervise the CIA? :crazy:

[defendandprotect]

3. Is this the one where Blackwater was bringing in their own weapons/arms...???

[cory777]

4. What the HELL does this have to do with the Presidency?

Grow some balls DU!