International Peace Operations Association
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The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), formerly known as the International Peace Operations Association (IPOA), is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association
. Founded in April 2001, IPOA was created to support the private military industry
and is based in Washington, D.C.
. The ISOA incorporates disaster relief into the organization's mission.
ISOA's staff includes president and founder Doug Brooks, manager of operations Jessica Vogel, business development manager Melissa Sabin, and others. Former Director J.J. Messner (IPOA from 2006-2010; founder and editor-in-chief for four years of the Journal of International Peace Operations) is now at The Fund for Peace
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effort. It enabled private military companies to met with government and NGO entities in need of services. President Doug Brooks commented, "When the policies come down and the money starts flowing for the reconstruction, we'll be ready to go."
(now Xe) was a member of IPOA until October 2007. Their departure from the private military industry group occurred before an IPOA investigation after alleged incidents involving Blackwater in Iraq.
Certain webpages -- for example this 2011 internship posting, and the organization Privacy statement -- have continued to use an ipoaworld.org web address. The Privacy page continues to use the "IPOA" acronym as well, though the page is headed "International Stability Operations Association".
Full Members
Former members
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
. Founded in April 2001, IPOA was created to support the private military industry
Private military company
A private military company or provides military and security services. These combatants are commonly known as mercenaries, though modern-day PMCs refer to their staff as security contractors, private military contractors or private security contractors, and refer to themselves as private military...
and is based in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. The ISOA incorporates disaster relief into the organization's mission.
Board of directors
ISOA is governed by the seven-member Board of Directors, composed of representatives elected from among the ISOA Membership every fall. The Board is responsible for brainstorming, discussing and approving important ISOA initiatives, strategic direction and communications, internal directives such as the annual budget, etc.-
- a/o 5 Aug 2011;
- Mark DeWitt, Triple Canopy, chair
- Laura Engelbrecht, New Century U.S., vice chair
- Christopher Taylor, Mission Essential Personnel, deputy vice chair)
- Thomas Callahan, PAE, Inc
- Jeffrey Grieco, IRD
- Graham Kerr, Hart
- William Imbrie, DynCorp International
- a/o 5 Aug 2011;
ISOA's staff includes president and founder Doug Brooks, manager of operations Jessica Vogel, business development manager Melissa Sabin, and others. Former Director J.J. Messner (IPOA from 2006-2010; founder and editor-in-chief for four years of the Journal of International Peace Operations) is now at The Fund for Peace
Fund for Peace
The Fund for Peace is an independent Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit research and educational institution. Founded in 1957, FfP, a non-governmental organization, "works to prevent violent conflict and promote sustainable security.”...
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Initiative
IPOA sponsored a conference in March 2010 centered on the Haiti reconstruction2010 Haiti earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
effort. It enabled private military companies to met with government and NGO entities in need of services. President Doug Brooks commented, "When the policies come down and the money starts flowing for the reconstruction, we'll be ready to go."
Mission Statement
- a/o 5 Aug 2011; unchanged since 2009
- To promote high operational and ethical standards of firms active in the peace and stability operations industry;
- To engage in a constructive dialogue and advocacy with policy-makers about the growing and positive contribution of these firms to the enhancement of international peace, development and human security;
- To provides unique networking and business development opportunities for its member companies; and
- To inform the concerned public about the activities and role of the industry.
Code of Conduct
- The following paragraph comes from the ISOA webpage a/o 5 Aug 2011
- All ISOA member companies subscribe to the ISOA Code of Conduct, which represents a constructive effort towards better regulating private sector operations in conflict and post-conflict environments and disaster relief. It reflects our belief that high standards will both benefit the industry and serve the greater causes of peace, development, and human security. Version 12 Adopted February 11, 2009
- ISOA was accepting comments for revision of the ISOA Code of Conduct until 29 July 2011.
- The full Code of Conduct, in English and other languages, is available at the webpage.
- The following paragraph from the 2009-updated Wikipedia article appears in slightly different form on the ISOA Code of Conduct webpage a/o 5 Aug 2011; see above; phrases which vary are highlighted; "disaster relief" is added above:
- All member companies subscribe to the IPOA Code of Conduct, towards better regulating private sector operations in conflict and post-conflict environments. IPOA promotes high standards with intentions both to benefit the industry and to serve the greater causes of peace, development, and human security.
- The following paragraph from the 2009-updated Wikipedia article does not appear on the ISOA Code of Conduct webpage a/o 5 Aug 2011:
- IPOA states its commitment to raising the standards of peace and stability operations, to ensure sound and ethical professionalism and transparency in the conduct of peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction activities.
Blackwater
The military services contractor Blackwater WorldwideBlackwater Worldwide
Xe Services LLC, better known by its former names, Blackwater USA and Blackwater Worldwide, is a private military company founded in 1997 by Erik Prince and Al Clark.. Xe is currently the largest of the U.S. State Department's three private security contractors...
(now Xe) was a member of IPOA until October 2007. Their departure from the private military industry group occurred before an IPOA investigation after alleged incidents involving Blackwater in Iraq.
Name change
IPOA became ISOA in October, 2010, "to better reflect the broad industry that provides vital services and support to the international community in conflict, post-conflict and disaster relief operations."Certain webpages -- for example this 2011 internship posting, and the organization Privacy statement -- have continued to use an ipoaworld.org web address. The Privacy page continues to use the "IPOA" acronym as well, though the page is headed "International Stability Operations Association".
Members
"ISOA members are signatories to the ISOA Code of Conduct, demonstrating their commitment to raising the standards for the stability operations industry worldwide."Full Members
- a/o 5 Aug 2011
- * = new since 2009
- AggrekoAggrekoAggreko plc is the world's largest temporary power generation company, and a major supplier of temperature control equipment. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom....
* - Agility Logistics
- Air Charter Service PLC*
- AMECO
- American Glass Products
- BAE SystemsBAE SystemsBAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the...
* - BMMI Group*
- Burton Rands Associates
- CH2M Hill, Inc.*
- Crowell & Moring LLP
- CSS International Holdings*
- DLA Piper LLP
- DynCorp InternationalDynCorp InternationalDynCorp International is a United States-based private military contractor. Begun as an aviation company, the company now also provides air operations support, training and mentoring, international development, intelligence training and support, contingency operations, security, and operations and...
- EOD Technology, Inc.
- Frank Crystal & Company*
- FSI Worldwide
- GardaWorld
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP*
- Global Fleet Sales
- Global Integrated Security*
- Hart
- Holland & Hart LLP
- International Armored Group
- International Relief & Development*
- KGL Holdings, Inc.*
- L-3 MPRI*
- Minewolf Systems; in 2009, an associate member
- Mission Essential PersonnelMission Essential PersonnelMission Essential Personnel is an American professional services corporation offering human-capital solutions and program support to government and corporate clients. MEP is the U.S. government’s primary provider of translators and interpreters for the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan...
- New Century
- Olive Group
- OSPREA Logistics*
- OSSI, Inc.
- Overseas Lease Group
- PAE, Inc.*
- Paramount Logistics
- Pax Mondial Limited
- Reed, Inc.
- Relyant*
- Rutherfoord
- Safenet Group*
- SCN Resources Group, Inc.*
- Shield Consulting, Co.
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- SOC Inc.
- SOS International, Inc.
- Telum Protection Corporation*
- Triple Canopy
- Unity Resources GroupUnity Resources GroupUnity Resources Group is an Australian-owned private military company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2000, which describes itself as having a "diverse client base, spanning government, non-government and multi-national business sectors." The company is mainly staffed by...
- URSURS18 Nov. 2011 Khalid AzizURS is acronym of User Requirement Specifications, commonly use when design engineers are preparing documents to obtain quote from vendors and suppliers....
; in 2009, URS, EG&G Division - Whitney, Bradley & Brown
- WSI, WackenhutWackenhutG4S Secure Solutions is a private security company. It was founded as The Wackenhut Corporation in 1954, in Coral Gables, Florida, by George Wackenhut and three partners ....
Services Inc.*
Former members
- Names in 23 Oct 2009 list and not in 2011 list; if name was not a match on 2011 list, then moved here from Current Members 5 Aug 2011
- AECOM Technology Corporation
- Arkel InternationalArkel InternationalArkel International is a privately held company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that undertakes construction projects around the world. The company serves organizations, governments, and militaries....
- ArmorGroupArmorGroupArmorGroup International is a British company providing private security. It was founded in 1981 and was listed on the London Stock Exchange until 6 June 2008 ....
- ASPIC (Private Military Company)
- Aviazapchast
- Baker Tilly
- Critical Mission Support Services
- Cyrus Strategies LLP
- Ecolog International
- Exploration Logistics
- Ge2b Seguridad Internacional
- Gold Coast Helicopters
- Harbor Homes
- Insitu, Inc.
- J-3 Global Services LLP
- Lockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
, Readiness and Stability Operations - Medical Support Solutions
- MPRI
- RA International
- Securiforce International
- Securiguard, Inc.
- Security Support Solutions (3S)
- Swift Freight International
- Tangiers International
- Threat Management Group
- Tundra
- Worldwide Shelters LLC