Originally Posted by Asho7225 (Post 11813503)

Threat level for US workers is the same as for any Westerner out here.It will obviously depend on what company you work for and the type of security they have.
If you work for Exxon for example, you will be transported from the airport and driven in an armoured vehicle to a camp that is secured by a security company, that will employ locals. The locals are generally supervised by Expats (generally ex military guys).
There is no threat currently of rocket attacks or major IEDs targeting security companies or the IOCs, however the threat in Basra comes from the locals, be it militia groups (currently they don't like Turkish citizens) also from the tribes, who feel the IOCs are not sharing the wealth or giving the locals enough jobs. There remains a threat of kidnapping in any of these types of countries but this threat is mitigated by the employment of armed security companies.
I have personally worked in Iraq since 2010. I know people who have been here since 2003. There is always a threat in these types of places but depending on your job, you wont be put in any real harms way.
I would need further info or where/who you are looking at working with and can give you a better idea of the situation. But generally I would say its fine, and the money will be a deciding factor for you. Work is tough to come by at present and if you can get it I would say go for it. Basra isn't as bad as the rest of the country, just political, tribal and criminal activity are the main areas of concern. Plus remembering to be culturally sensitive at all times.

Originally Posted by TacMo (Post 11813555)

Thank you very much. It will actually be working for security company. I appreciate your reply and have quite a few questions. This will be my first time to iraq. Are you there currently? How are Americans generally welcomed there? I'm sure the cultural differences are significant and would like to get "up to speed" on how to arrive and function with a minimal footprint. The last thing I want to do is get jammed up over a culture thing I wasn't aware of. How are tattoos received? Are they an issue? I have a Hebrew tattoo and I'm curious if it will get me detained or jammed up. Beyond that I'm assuming just being respectful is the best option? It's their country. Thanks again. ~TM

Originally Posted by TacMo (Post 11814017)

PM sent. Thanks

Originally Posted by mission (Post 11814629)

i feel a bromance coming along :)

Originally Posted by TacMo (Post 11814666)

Mission, That made my day! I haven't heard "bromance" in a while. Good to see humor is in abundance here. Kudos.

TM

Originally Posted by calfbrit (Post 11931202)

i wanna know about the guarding system in rumaila field ..
can someone help me up with it?
i just wanna know if there any air craft system working there or not?

Originally Posted by ARGAR (Post 12007031)

You wouldn't be working in Rumaila field without security teams escorting you everywhere.
When staying for an extended period of time, you will be staying in a secure camp with 24hr armed security and 12ft high security "T-wall"

This is all for precautions, i have been in the Basra area for over 2 years now and nothing ever happens.
You get the occasional protest near Majnoon, but Rumaila is pretty safe.

Originally Posted by bizkitgto (Post 12175052)

Hey there - from what I gather on these forums the safety situation seems okay these days. I was wondering if you could comment on some more details on the compounds themselves - do they have decent living quarters, gym, food, camp life etc? I may be heading to Majnoon. Any info would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by nidald (Post 12262743)

Hello,

Is it safe to make a business trip for few days to Basra? and where do you advise to stay?

Originally Posted by Trav14 (Post 12269054)

Travelling to Rumaila Oil Field for work, one or two weeks max.Main concern travel from airport to the main ROO compound. How safe is the area?