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Gulezar · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 483

Has anyone heard back from Dyncorp International for the position in Iraq?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Some are already receiving instruction in self-defence and the use of small arms. This 5-day course is provided on a military base in Georgia. Being able to teach Headway is not enough. You have to know how to use body armour and handle a pistol.

ronhh1 · Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 5

I just got an employment package. Supposed to be in Ft. Benning Dec. 17th.

volgaman · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

Should be interesting

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

"This is your copy of Azhar's Grammar Book. Here is your body armour. And now your 38 and six rounds."

johnslat · Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject:

Dear scot47,

A .45 would be preferable, and I think that's what they're issued.

Regards,
John

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:40 am Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:52 am Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

Having shot expert with both the .45 and the M-14, I'll agree that the .45 has its faults. But for pure stopping power, it's aces.

Regards,
John

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:48 am Post subject:

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Ok a 45 then, but I insist on using Murphy, not Azar !

johnslat · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

"The M1911 has a half-cock safety, meaning that the hammer can be partially cocked; when it is in this position squeezing the trigger will not cause the hammer to fall on the firing pin. Another safety, common to many semi-automatic pistols, is that if the hammer is resting on the firing pin, pulling the trigger will not draw the trigger for firing as is the case with double action revolvers. When the hammer is cocked a thumb switch can be switched up for safe and down for fire. Finally, the M1911 had a grip safety, the weapon will not fire unless the user had a firm hold of the grip. This means that the weapon will not discharge if dropped, even if the trigger is bumped. The action is comfortable and easy, allowing the pistol to be carried cocked, but safe. The weapon can be drawn, the safety snapped off, and the pistol fired very quickly."

The safety features are great, but this is not a weapon you just pick up and start firing. You definitely need proper training in order to use it effectively and accurately, especially in combat conditions when the user is likely to be under severe stress.

Regards,
John

egyptfan · Joined: 29 Nov 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Middle East

Just noticed DynCorp ad on this website and job description from DynCorp website but with a yahoo email address. Would this ring alarm bells? Scam or legit?

johnslat · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject:

Dear egyptfan,

Scam - they'd NEVER use a Yahoo email address:

"DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL AFGHAN OPERATIONS WARNING

We have become aware of an internet scam using the DynCorp International name, and pretending to offer employment placement with �DynCorp International Afghan Operation� in return for payment to a recruiter. This scam may also involve a request for personal data in connection to a visa application for Afghanistan. The false recruiter contact may use an e-mail of [email protected], although other e-mail addresses or organization names may be used as well. Please do not send any money or any personal information to this organization or e-mail address, or to any other request for money to secure employment with DynCorp International or any of its subsidiaries.

DynCorp International has absolutely no connection with this internet scam. No legitimate recruitment effort by DynCorp International will ever include a request for payment from job applicants. Any attempts to request such payments should be reported to DynCorp International, to [email protected]."

http://feraljundi.com/2010/03/07/call-to-action-dyncorp-international-afghan-operation-scam-warning/

egyptfan · Joined: 29 Nov 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Middle East

Many thanks John,

Just as I thought!

Mr. Kalgukshi · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject:

The ad has been removed.