International Peace Operations Association

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The International Peace Operations Association (IPOA) is a non-governmental trade and lobbying association committed for the "Peace and Stability Industry", more commonly referred to as private military companies.

The organisation was founded by Doug Brooks, who is currently CEO of IPOA, in April 2001.^[1] Member firms must adhere to a Code of Conduct.

The association says that its purpose is to improve the image and legitimacy of PMCs by establishing an ethical code for its member companies^[2]. However, one of the main activities of the IPOA is sending letters to editors of major newspapers which print unflattering articles about PMCs.

In 2005 the IPOA refused to accept Aegis Defence Services as a member. According to an article by Corpowatch, "the IPOA is trying to reposition the industry as for-profit providers of armed men as peace keepers."^[3]

The IPOA publishes The Journal of International Peace Operations.

Members of the International Peace Operations Association
Agility Logistics Ameco ArmorGroup Ayr Aviation Blackwater USA Centigon Creative Associates International Demining Enterprises International Pty. Ltd. Dynsec Group AB EOD Technology, Inc. Erinys International Evergreen International Aviation Greystone Limited Hart Security INTAC Security Services	MAC International Main Street Supply & Logistics Medical Support Solutions Military Professional Resources Inc. Olive Group OSSI-Safenet Security Services Pacific Architects & Engineers PADCO-AECOM RA International Reed, Inc. Regis Trading Ronco Consulting Security Support Solutions - 3S TOIFOR Track 24 Unity Resources Group