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I have never been able to see a definite number for the number of mercenaries in Iraq.  The usual estimate is 100,000.  That means nercenaries are now about even in number to troops but at the height, the troops outnumbered the mercs about 3-2.  A 10-1 casualty ratio says that the mercs (who may cost up to $100 K and more per person vs. $40 K for soldiers) are taking the safer roles.  

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by: David Kowalski @ Sun Jun 07, 2009 at 12:37:49 PM CDT