Is being a mercenary a war crime?

A mercenary, as defined in article 1 of this Convention, who participates directly in hostilities or in a concerted act of violence, as the case may be, commits an international crime for the purposes of the Convention.

Why is mercenary work illegal?

Geneva Convention The use and recruitment of mercenaries are legally forbidden by the 1989 International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries. A mercenary is defined as any person who is specially recruited locally or abroad in order to fight in an armed conflict.

Can I become a mercenary?

If you want to become a mercenary, the first thing you need to do is get military or law enforcement work experience. Join the military and put in your time. The demand for mercenaries will depend on the world at the time. If they offer you a job, it will be contract based to complete a specific mission.

What is a mercenary killer?

These hitman are typically private individuals who offer thier services for money. A mercenary is someone who has the ability to assassinate people who offers his services for not only the right price but because he enjoys his work too much. He’s a killer for hire who loves what he does.

Are private military companies cheap imitations of National Armed Forces?

Those who assume they are cheap imitations of national armed forces invite disaster because for-profit warriors are a wholly different genus and species of fighter. Private military companies such as the Wagner Group are more like heavily armed multinational corporations than the Marine Corps.

Is private force the answer to war in the Middle East?

Private force has proved a useful option for wealthy Arab nations, particularly Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Emirates, that want to wage war but do not have an aggressive military. Their mercenaries have fought in Yemen, Syria, and Libya in recent years.

Who hired mercenaries in the Ukraine conflict?

Mercenaries were ubiquitous in the Ukraine conflict. Companies like the Wagner Group conducted a wide range of secret missions, all denied by the Russian government. Ukrainian oligarchs hired mercenaries, too, but not for the country’s sake.

What would happen if there was 2222 million veterans?

22 million veterans would rise up, backed by millions of armed forces reserves, police, sheriffs, deputies, fire fighters, armed hunters, sportsman, farmers, ranchers, and “damned cranky” Americans who have just had enough & been pushed too far! While the “anti-gunners” run to their Safe-Spaces, ALL HELL would break loose.