ISIS in America?

2015-02-17T18:58:05-05:00

I don't think there is anyone here who can disagree with the fact that ISIS is in the United States.

Since President Obama has in defacto declared WAR on ISIS.

What is the military's role in this "War" on the domestic home front.

If you are standing in line at Starbucks and someone is in line also wearing an ISIS shirt or robe, what is our obligation as Veterans, Retired, or Active Duty Military?

1) What kind of action do you take if any, if you are Active Duty?
2) What kind of action do you take if any, if you are Retired Military?
3) What kind of action do you take if any, if you are a Veteran?

I have no doubts in my mind that this will become an issue in the very near future. What are our legal responsibilities? What are our moral responsibilities.

We all took an oath to protect the country against all enemies both foreign and DOMESTIC?

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 17 at 2015 7:01 PM

2015-02-17T19:01:39-05:00

If I saw someone wearing an ISIS t-shirt I would get a very good description and then report them to law enforcement or counter intelligence if you possess a security clearance. Let the professionals handle it.

Response by SPC Neil Hood made Feb 18 at 2015 9:14 AM

2015-02-18T09:14:59-05:00

Same, I Would report them to the authorities to avoid any violence that may harm more innocent people. The willingness to die for "the caliphate" is a dangerous thing to detain in a public area.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 1:17 PM

2015-03-14T13:17:02-04:00

Sgt Jay Jones, there is nooooo way they can get in here, Sgt. Our borders are airtight...

Sorry, I couldn't keep a straight face during that.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 1:34 PM

2015-03-14T13:34:05-04:00

Protecting the homeland is the job of the DHS, FBI, and Army & Air National Guard.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 3 at 2015 10:38 AM

2015-05-03T10:38:43-04:00

The Dept of Homeland Security will provide guidance to the cross section of Depts and Cabinets against internal and external threats. There are two large military HQs who are down trace units, but I have conveniently forgotten who they were.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 10:55 AM

2015-05-03T10:55:44-04:00

https://tips.fbi.gov/

Next question...

Tips

Response by SPC Ei McS made May 17 at 2015 6:51 PM

2015-05-17T18:51:51-04:00

I would get a very good description of them, time, place, details and report them (f.e. FBI). Further up here, among the other answers, there's a link that leads to an FBI site where one can report such individuals. While I'm writing this I want to remind people that there is the name Isis (as in first name) that has got nothing to do with the terrorist group called ISIS.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 20 at 2015 6:20 AM

2015-05-20T06:20:26-04:00

I think we need to assume that there are ISIS or ISIS sympathizers everywhere in the United States ... including military posts and other government installations.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 6:21 AM

2015-05-20T06:21:23-04:00

PVT Hassan knows all about that.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 6:38 AM

2015-05-20T06:38:14-04:00

ON post? I think extremely unlikely, though plausible/possible.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 20 at 2015 7:17 AM

2015-05-20T07:17:54-04:00

CH (MAJ) William Beaver I believe it is high. Guarding gates and perimeters gives only the illusion of security. The highest and most dangerous threat is the insider threat. Look at Fort Hood. Hassan was also supposedly one of us. The insider threat is an even harder threat to detect and defeat... Until such time as we stop caring more about feelings and being PC, then actually finding the bad actors.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 7:36 AM

2015-05-20T07:36:15-04:00

There out there the question is where.

Response by Cpl Anthony Pearson made Jun 2 at 2015 12:52 PM

2015-06-02T12:52:28-04:00

:) Too politically incorrect?

Response by SGT Jesse Velasquez made Jun 6 at 2015 7:20 PM

2015-06-06T19:20:48-04:00

The director of the FBI say that we do have ISIS supporters in all 50 states, thanks to social media. I mean, it's pretty disturbing that their are hundreds of people (Americans) who find ISIS's cause appealing, I work at the VA hospital here in Vegas, and it's north of town, near Nelis. My home is oppisite of town, south, approx. 35 min. I take the same freeway every day, and it goes right by the famous strip, and every day that I drive by the strip, I wander if today is the day.

Response by SGT Jesse Velasquez made Feb 4 at 2016 5:37 PM

2016-02-04T17:37:57-05:00

I for one, don't take anything for granted. I carry my gun where ever I go, on the other hand my spouse and I rarely go out unless it's to the grocery store or out to eat, although the Army infantry has kept me at a high state of alertness out of habit, not because I'm paranoid. I do go to the movies when the mood suits me but generally stay away from very large crowds. Here in Vegas, we tend to stay away from touristy places, but if I am ever caught in a situation where I'm forced to act, I will without a second thought, and with no regard for myself. What the sad part about this whole thing, is that today's society have become to complacent. They go on with their lives as if tomorrow is promised to them and when shit goes down, it seems more are flying instead of fighting. What's even more sad, is that people like me are considered a war monger, a paranoid conservative who has no regard for life simply because I'm ready to take a life if need be. I find it ironic that those who simply believe that we have a better chance of "being hit by an asteroid" then being attacked by a terrorist , are the first ones to run for cover when an attack does take place. 6 terror attacks on US soil so far since 2009, 23 attacks made against our service men here at home, should be proof that were less safe today, then 10 years ago. And just in case your not aware, the US has roughly 20 Muslim run jihad training camps, well, more like large communities, they have their own councils, sheriff, schools, and they rule under Sharia law, but are not recognized as legal communities in the states they are in, but in any case there are Muslim extremists currently training like soldiers with weapons. The FBI is aware of them, but because they haven't actively threatened anyone or anything, it's not illegal. Just google "Hancock, NY. Muslim training camp", and you'll see what I'm talking about.