Military Interactions with Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

[carl]

I dealt with contractors primarily in the realm of supply and maintenance. I do not know if it is cultural, bureaucratic, or both, but I had nothing but problems with Army personnel when it came to supply and maintenance. ...

Contractors were the most user-friendly folks that I met in Iraq.

I wonder if this is because most contractors are older, at least middle aged, and they want to be there, for the money, but just as importantly, to help the soldiers.