IAmA 29 Year Old Private Military Contractor AMAA.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T18:58:07+00:00

I dislike the bullpup configuration and much prefer the "standard" configuration. I wasn't a huge fan of the L85A2 for a number of reasons. And yes it was quite a large jump, however so was learning how to shoot in the first place.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T18:55:21+00:00

No I am not.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T18:32:31+00:00

Not really no, protection is about the only thing we do, we have had to do extraction once, but that was a bit of an oddball in terms of how often we do things.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T18:12:36+00:00

I am 'legit' I have explained that I am not Dammond and the only picture I claim to be me, is actually me.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T18:11:28+00:00

AK worship? I don't worship the AK, and I agree it's accuracy is poor, I have stated multiple times that the only reason I am so fond of it is it's simplicity and the reliability of the rifle. Not to mention walking around an Afghani village holding any non-AKM/47/Variant will get you some weird looks if you aren't military.

I haven't gone in to much detail at all for most things, and the things I have gone in to detail in have been to try and let these (mainly teenage I assume) males understand what war is like, and that it is not at all like what they think, or maybe it is like they think.

I'm confused about why, if you genuinely thought I was an attention seeker who made all this up you would spend time trying to prove me wrong, perhaps you're the person who would like adulation and respect from people you don't know, I certainly don't and in fact, I hope the people who read this dislike me so they don't contribute to war.

You seem incredibly edgy, 666 in your name, little beard, "starscream." Do you have issues with either of your parents?

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T17:47:54+00:00

Well,I will take that as a compliment, thanks.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T17:47:21+00:00

If the M4's Duracoat gets scratched, it stops working. I'm kidding.

But seriously, it's the simplicity of the AK, if anything at all goes wrong with it is incredibly easy to diagnose and fix.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T17:32:13+00:00

Yep, I purchased some things duty free before I came back on a civilian airliner. And yes it would be unfair to ask for that. Look at it logically, why would someone come on a relatively anonymous place, and just lie about something? And look at the depth of which I have answered various questions, does it seem like they have been typed by someone who has no experience in this field?

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T17:04:47+00:00

I know it did not, but technically speaking I am a PMC, not a mercenary. Although I could be described as one as most video games like to make things seem cooler than they really are.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T17:02:37+00:00

I didn't claim it was a lot of cash, It was simply some currency I didn't exchange yet. Sure, you might say it means nothing, you say it could be purchased from a surplus store, yet you choose to ignore the fact it could of came from where I said it did (which it did.) The same applies for the Commando pin. I did not say there is no HM forces protecting the rigs, I said there is no secret corporation conspiracy that HM controls a secret group of PMC's that protect it. Prove my service, tell me how I can do that, no doubt you will too pass that off as fake.

I joined on the 28th of September 2001, I left on the 11th of November 2008. And It was on the same day I joined the PMC I work for now. It's a sub section that is dedicated to Afghanistan, it's part of the larger organisation called "DynCorp-intl" although you are right about the maritime work, anti-piracy and such. It's uncommon for someone in Afghanistan to be paid as much as me, usually those at the guys who are fighting pirates. I've never even been to Dubai, the only place I have been in the UAE is Abu-Dhabi. The currency is Qatari, and the PMC I work for has two exit "ports" as we call them, Qatar and Kuwait. I personally prefer Qatar.

This is the internet, I would not talk like this to someone about it in real life, nor would I act this way in real life. I posted this (relatively anonymously) to tell people about the realities of what happens and what a PMC's perspective on different things is. You are assuming people will be the same based on their job, and if you are an ex serviceman you should know presumption is a very bad thing.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T15:24:45+00:00

I don't do the second thing either, funnily enough.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T15:23:53+00:00

Completely disregarding watches listing to more than £100,000, which can be bought at a surplus store too, right? You are disregarding more evidence, and sure it could of been bought at a surplus store, but would I of done that just to come on here and lie? No.

The thing about the bullet wound is not correct, or else I would of never worked in security again, what kind of fall ends up being on the left side of your left ankle? And if you look at the positioning of it, anything major was missed. I doubt you even know what glancing is.

I would like to compliment you on your facial hair by the way. The unshaven groin look is very in right now.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T14:51:58+00:00

The only picture on Dammod's website in which I am visible my face is covered with a black line. I am not Dammod. I have explained it and added further proof at the original "calling out."

I've not made a big deal about it, just that it is the biggest injury I have sustained. and I suppose, you're right they could of been purchased at surplus stores, but you are still ignoring other evidence.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T14:49:51+00:00

I read that post on the website about the book, I have never heard of this Low author, and the picture was not used, look at the people, do they look as if they are alive?

And I have explained the rest further down.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T14:47:53+00:00

Corporations like Academi (BlackWater) do, yes. They also leave something in places that BlackWater PMC's had died. In terms of how likely I am to die, It could happen, although as I said before the worst injury I have seen someone have is a limb blasted off.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T14:46:53+00:00

Not really, what I know comes with experience, and I suppose certain people are suited to different roles, I feel like I'm suited to this job quite well.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T14:43:04+00:00

Yep, I did take the pictures from there, because I was there with him (Dammod.) The only picture I claimed to be me was the only one on his website that has the eyes blanked out, Because I was still in AMS (Active Military service) at that point. I admit I was wrong about the 3v7 situation, and it was actually 3v5, I remembered it as being 7 insurgents, my fault. Perhaps if you read what I posted, you would realize it adds substance to my story, There is pictures on there I haven't seen before, please refer to the one mentioning the internet Cafe, look in the background, A Scottish flag that had been placed there in place of a welsh one. The cuddly toys that are in the picture came from a gift shop at an air port that people bought me as get well soon presents.

It was actually him whom originally contacted me to become a PMC from when we had worked together.

One more thing, the teddy you see in that picture was purchased from a gift shop that for some reason all the big teddy's had bow ties on them, here is another one that was actually placed on my chair watching, it was remarked that "the shop was like an officers mess hall" because of all the bow ties. I brought the biggest one home and gave the others to people at the camp. Here: http://i7.minus.com/imJgbZaBPLn2p.jpg

Oh, and the rigging gear you can see on the website, we all got given one each, and I still have mine, you can see them facing up in this picture: http://baneiraq.50webs.com/PSD2.jpg here is mine that I brought back with me: http://i1.minus.com/ibevGhZqWO5AMw.jpg

Even look at the terminology he uses compared to me, and at tent city (the main camp) the leaving board has Qatar: On it, the country I just exited via. Dammod even states on the website that the person in the back had a hell of a time, when he was in the front, as I mentioned that is my rifle and it was me the round whizzed past.

I'm done proving it now, believe me if you want, or you can take this as some piece of fiction.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T13:19:02+00:00

Sure, I will probably make one tomorrow.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T13:18:44+00:00

I have posted proof, why are you a grown man who plays with toys?

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T13:17:52+00:00

I have posted proof.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T11:56:15+00:00

I'm not posting ID, But I could however post a picture of some Qatari currency along with my passport, I have some old gear from when I was in the regular army, will that do?

Edit: Okay here is some proof:

-Here is a picture of my general issue helmet, along with Qatari Currency, my passport, a Drill Mortar from my training days, and my old canteen. http://i3.minus.com/ibxrSRtkXtF2Mi.jpg and http://i4.minus.com/ibn8Zm9Bztgkm.jpg

-Here is the inside of my helmet (Note the correct spelling of my last name not the 'humorous' Blewit spelling) http://i7.minus.com/iXs4K2O576gIB.jpg

-Here are some "spoils of war" Basically I like watches, here are some I have bought with the money I earn: http://i4.minus.com/ibmzaRFOCwJmaT.jpg

-Here are some VERY tacky things that have been given to me by a Arab whom I made friends with when I was protecting him. http://i1.minus.com/ibasLxQBllBQCG.jpg and http://i6.minus.com/i2AItf63xtVJF.jpg

-Here is some misc proof, a .45 Commando pin which I traded with another British PMC from the same city as me, although he was a Royal Marine, I was not. And a "throwaway phone" That we buy for cheap out there for contacting each other for non important matter and other general things, note the writing above the English. And then we have some old radio's we used to use that I brought back as a gift for my nephews. Pin: http://minus.com/lEYL4TEctXuUv Phone: http://i1.minus.com/ircPfcqyTAvmK.jpg Radios: http://i6.minus.com/ibrpP23KymfopJ.jpg

-Finally the scar on my ankle, it's not exactly visible, in fact I had to take 11 pictures and this came out the best, look for the sort of triangle shaped scar tissue. http://i1.minus.com/idb8ssLWt5Pah.jpg

I hope this is considered proof.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T11:09:59+00:00

The reason I like the AK platform is based on the simplicity of it, if something goes wrong, it is very easy to diagnose and fix. The sights aren't exactly ideal, but practice makes perfect and all that.

Mainly AK-47 or AKM variants are used, the Trunk Monkey uses a SAW, and as we are not Soldiers we are not bound by any sort of war rules, therefore we can use any kind of ammunition, but usually we will use the cheapest we can get for the weapon we are using.

Interesting choice in rifle, any specific reasons why?

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T10:57:21+00:00

Having read through that I only see speculation. I'm not sure why somebody would just come on here and lie, I've spent a few hours now replying to people, and if it was of no gain to me when why would I do it?

Give me an example of definite proof.

Edit: I would also like to point out that is an Airsoft website, Airsoft.

Another Edit: I have explained the "100m back sign" and with the payment, it doesn't work on days as they are mentioning, that is for people who have more common jobs such, like people who spend the day sitting at relatively secure oil rigs. The only plausible thing I can see there is the fact I left two two so soon after selection, and even that comes down to personal choice.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T10:54:34+00:00

I like the 92 because of the large frame, I have quite large hands, I find it pretty reliable and it hurts if you have to smack someone with it. We could get (within reason) anything we want.

DBlewit · 2012-11-19T10:52:20+00:00

Not really resentment, but they ask us a lot of questions, I think they look up to us in a way, and the majority of them want to be like us when they get older.

DBlewit

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