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Originally Posted by Inferno
I don't know about this particular contract, but I am willing to bet it is cheaper than using active military.
Remember, the US Govt has been using civilian contractors since pre Civil War.
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I don't know a single Joe that makes $400k on active duty. Like Dave said, average E-5/E-6 is gonna make between $50k and $70k depending on BAH and dependants.
So, I can get 8 joes working for the same money as one civilian contractor, and i can work those 8 joes 16 hour + days and not pay them any differently. I don't get how contractors can be cheaper if we already have trained soldiers capable of doing the same job...