We are already seeing the effects of well trained and experienced soldiers and Marines back in CONUS engaging in criminal activities. There have been several incidents of Police officers being shot by disturbed vets using assault rifles and CQB tactics out west. There was also a recent bank job in Seattle allegedly by several active members of the 2/75. Their "Actions on the Objective" were very professional but they neglected to think out a better infil/exfil plan and were quickly caught.
I don't think we have to worry much about any potential nexus between our bangers and the Jihadists. The bangers are looking for easy money and prestige/respect and there would be tremendous coordination problems between them and the more religious inspired extremists.
As for the white supremacist/seperatist movements working with any Jihadist groups, I also think it would be very difficult. While there has been mention of several groups that gave praise for 9-11 on their websites, those particular groups are marginalized even within their own movement and are very fragmented with dwindling numbers.
I think one of the main L.E. threats in the near future will be the proliferation of banger types who are well trained and experienced from their service time and back on the streets. They will have a lower reluctance to use force and will be far more capable in applying it.
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