The document discusses gang involvement among military personnel, highlighting incidents where Marines were linked to gang-related activities, including a murder case. It emphasizes that a small percentage of military members (estimated under 1%) may engage in gang behavior, which poses potential security threats post-deployment. The document also critiques military law enforcement's inadequate response to addressing gang issues and suggests better intelligence sharing with local police to mitigate the problem.

1. Gangs and the Military Presented at Northwest Gang Investigators Association October 2007 Al Valdez, Ph.D. UCI & Carter F. Smith, APSU

2. Photographs (Signs) Displaying Rolling 30’s in high school. Displaying rolling 30’s after AIT.

3. Photographs (Signs)

4. Photographs (Signs) Fort Benning, GA

5. Photographs (Signs)

6. Photographs (Signs)

7. Photographs (Signs)

8. Photographs (Signs)

9. Photographs (Signs) Pictures found during Midlands investigation capture gang culture (Columbia, SC) September 13, 2006 - Investigators say the picture below captures a gang in the making. It's a group of young men posing in colors and flashing hand signs. The photo was taken in the parking lot of Columbia High School, on a weekend, when school was out. Even more disturbing, says Sheriff Leon Lott, are the identities of three of the people shown in the shot - all Marines. http://www.wistv.com/

10. 15 15 13 13 14 Cola H.S. parking lot Cola H.S. Students St. Andrews Middle School Students USMC Striggles “ KP ”

11. Marines in SC

12. High Schoolers in SC Kenneth “KP” McClain

13. Marines in SC http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=64809

14. Marines in NC Larry Jamiall West, Devin Malcolm Wood, Anthony Eugene Jones

15. Marines in NC Larry Jaimall West, 22, a Camp Lejeune Marine attached to 3rd Battalion 8th Marines, Lima Company, was charged with first-degree murder for stabbing Christian Cardenas multiple times. Anthony Jones, 18, of Country Club Road, and Devin Malcolm Wood, 21, also a Marine attached to 3/8, Lima Company, were both charged with accessory after the fact, according to warrants. Jones is accused of "disposing of bloody clothing" and "not reporting his knowledge of the incident to law enforcement.“ Wood is accused of "cleaning the murder weapon" and "providing clean clothing" to West. Wood also didn't report knowledge of the crime to police.

16. How Big a deal is it?

17. How Big a deal is it?

19. How Big a deal is it? For FY2006, there were 1.36 million active duty personnel in the U.S. armed services— 512,400 in the Army, 352,700 in the Navy, 179,000 in the Marines and 317,400 in the Air Force. If “less than” one percent of these are gangbangers, that means there are no more than 13,600 gang members. . . . to be released on the streets of America after the war is over, trained in urban combat by the best military in the world. - Hunter Glass

20. How Big a deal is it? Infantry Telecommunications Paralegal Military Police Intelligence Analyst Transportation Logistics Communications Medical Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Psychological Operations Finance Chemical Munitions Explosive Ordnance Recruiter

21. How Big a deal is it? Weapons Ammunition Grenades Night Vision Goggles Ballistic Vests Police: Same Man Robs 2 So. Fla. Burger Kings With AK-47 M4A1 Carbine

22. Techniques for Countering Gangs FM 19-10 (MILITARY POLICE LAW AND ORDER OPERATIONS, SEPTEMBER 1987) FM 3-19.13 (LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS, JANUARY 2005) SPECIAL AGENT, MOS 95D SKILL LEVELS 2/3/4, SOLDIERS MANUAL AND TRAINERS GUIDE ( CID Training Manual - 2003) FM 3-19.1 MILITARY POLICE OPERATIONS (January 2002)

23. By any other name . . . What is a Security Threat Group (STG)? A formal or informal ongoing group, gang, organization or association consisting of two or more members who have a common name or common identifying sign, color(s), or symbol(s). A group whose members/associates engage in a pattern of gang-type activity or violation of laws/regulations.

24. DOD Directive 1325.6 (Revised) 3.5.8. Prohibited Activities . Military personnel must reject participation in Security Threat Groups .

25. What’s the problem/solution? Military Law Enforcement does not adequately address the “gang problem.” Reactive response in most cases – no centralized effort Sporadic interest depends on grassroots effort. More often “it’s not our responsibility.” Military Training Command employs “professional,” not “experienced” instructors. Military fails to recognize gang-drug connection. Military Law Enforcement changes duty assignments & locations often (unless civilianized).

26. Local police departments (in close proximity to military installations) should identify, collect and share intelligence on all gang activity (including military), and share with local MLE when there’s an interest.

27. Bibliography A & E Investigative Reports About.com Amarillo Globe Anti-Defamation League Army Times Army.com Associated Press Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune Daily News Record Fort Bragg website Gangs – A Street Guide International Latino Gang Investigators Association KFOX TV Military.com Military District of Washington website National Alliance of Gang IAs National Criminal Justice Reference Service National Gang Crime Research Center NBC – 17 News NBC – San Diego New York Sun Personal Collections Rand Corporation ROCIC Southern Poverty Law Center Teen Angel’s Magazine Temple Daily Telegram Washington Post

28. Gangs and the Military