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Extremist
Organizations
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
KKK
Militias
Crips
Skinheads
Gangs
VIOL ENCE
Bloods
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The Constitution of the United States
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
We the People of the United States, in Order
to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves
and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.
The activities of extremist
organizations are inconsistant with
the responsibilities of military service.
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Extremist Organizations
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
AR 600-20
Soldiers are prohibited from active participation in
organizations which promote supremacist causes, attempt
to create illegal discrimination based on race, creed, color,
gender, religion, sex or national origin, advocate the use of
force or violence, or otherwise attempt to deprive
individuals of their civil rights.
-- PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES --
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Any violation of regulations or breach of law and order
Any activity likely to result in violence
Organizing or leading such a group
Participating in public rallies or demonstrations
Violation of off-limit sanctions
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Extremist Organizations
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
AR 600-20
Soldiers are prohibited from active participation in
organizations which promote supremacist causes, attempt
to create illegal discrimination based on race, creed, color,
gender, religion, sex or national origin, advocate the use of
force or violence, or otherwise attempt to deprive
individuals of their civil rights.
-- NOT PROHIBITED, BUT STRONGLY DISCOURAGED --
“Passive
Activities”
• Mere membership
• Receiving liturature in the mail
• Presence at an event not in an
off-limits location
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Extremist Organizations
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
AR 600-20
For every action, there are consequences --
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Off-limits restriction on facilities that pose a threat
Education on the Army’s personnel policies
Counseling and advising
UCMJ action
Involuntary separation from the Army
Bar to reenlistment
Letter of reprimand
Reclassification
Loss of security clearance
Reevaluating potential for leadership and responsibility
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Extremist Organizations
SOLDIERS OF STEEL
AR 600-20
Remember the Golden Rule?
Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you.
RESPECT yourself
RESPECT others
You are what you do; you become what you believe.
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