Zero Footprint: The True Story of a Private Military Contractor¿s Covert Assignments in Syria, Libya, And the World¿s Most Dangerous Places

Zero Footprint is an insider account of private military contracting. The book follows Simon Chase, a former member of US Navy SEAL TEAM Six who, like many PM Cs, transitioned to executing sensitive overseas missions after military service. Working at the request of U.S. and British government entities as well as private clients, Chase undertakes assignments requiring "zero footprint"—operations leaving no trace. Chase provides firsthand accounts of tracking Bin Laden in Afghanistan and responding after the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. His teams defuse terrorist bombs, guard dignitaries, and protect convoys through dangerous territory. The book also covers classified "zero footprint" missions involving searches for High Value Targets and arms shipping networks. Contractors operate without government backup or air rescue. If killed, they remain anonymous with no military honors or benefits. The book documents both the operational scope of private military work and the personal risks contractors face in the war against terrorism.