1st Mechanical Kansas Militia
| 1st Mechanical Kansas Militia | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Bradley Glover |
| Dates of operation | 1996–unknown |
| Active regions |  Kansas United States |
| Ideology | Militia movement |
The 1st Kansas Mechanical Militia was a militia-movement organization based in Kansas, United States. The group became known for openly campaigning for war against the federal government of the United States and claiming that Chinese communist troops were training on American soil. It is unknown if the group is still active.[1][2]
Activities and failed attacks
[edit]The group was led by Bradley Glover, a conspiracy theorist. The Militia itself claimed to have around 1000 members. The group maintained contact with other anti-government groups and individuals such as Kevin and Terry Hobeck from Ohio, Ronald Griesacker from the Republic of Texas Militia Group, and Merlon "Butch" Lingenfelter, Jr., a longtime follower of the UFO phenomenon. Two FBI agents infiltrated and observed the group. Glover and others wanted to attack the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations of 1997 at Fort Hood. Glover and Michael Dorsett were arrested in July 16.[3][4] Seven men and women arrested during the month of July had planned to use antipersonnel bombs and other weapons at bases where they believed United Nations troops were stationed, said Lt. Richard Coffey of the Missouri Highway Patrol. They were initially charged with possession of illegal weapons.[5][6][7]
The FBI investigation and the work of the Missouri State Highway Patrol prevented the attack. Glover was sentenced to five years in prison.[8][9][10] The group was also known as 7th Division Constitutional Militia, Kansas Militia, Southern Kansas Regional Militia, Southern Kansas Regional Militia (suspected), First Kansas Mechanized Infantry (suspected) [11]
References
[edit]- ^ "1st Mechanical Kansas Militia". Treacking Terrorism. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Gay, Kathlyn (December 5, 1997). Militias : armed and dangerous. Enslow Publishers. ISBN 9780894909023. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "Two held in alleged terrorist plot". Upi-com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "POLICE THWART MILITIA PLOT TO HIT MILITARY\". News & Record-Greensboro. July 22, 1997. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Bomb Plot Thwarted, Officials Say Anti-Government Group Accused Of Planning Attacks On Bases". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Jo (July 23, 1997). "7 Arrests Are Linked to Militia Plot to Attack Military Bases". The New York Times. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "More in the militia movement are finding a new target: American Muslims". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "FBI SAYS IT STOPPED MILITIA ATTACK ON BASE". Chicago Tribune. July 23, 1997. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Militia Movement". The Anti Defamation League. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Network to nab rising domestic terrorism failing". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Brent L. (2011). Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorist Incidents: The Identification of Behavioral, Geographic and Temporal Patterns of Preparatory conduct. DIANE. ISBN 978-1-4379-3061-0. Retrieved September 23, 2020.