The Fort Dix Homegrown Case: Expert Report, Training Video, "Target America" Report, Exhibit Library

By Evan Kohlmann

Following today’s conviction of five men in New Jersey federal court for plotting to kill members of the U.S. military, the NEFA Foundation is providing a copy of my expert report submitted on behalf of prosecutors in the case. Initiated by a "homegrown" cell that was, in the words of one plotter, eager to "hit a heavy concentration of soldiers...", the plan was disrupted in May 2007 as two conspirators attempted to purchase four fully-automatic M-16 machine guns and three semi-automatic AK-47 assault rifles. In addition to attempting to purchase heavy weaponry to supplement their existing arsenal, cell members procured a map of Fort Dix, conducted reconnaissance on the base, and engaged in tactical and firearms training. One conspirator also carried out surveillance on a number of other military targets, including the U.S. Army base at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and Dover Air Force base in Dover, Delaware.

NEFA has also posted an exclusive video of the Ft. Dix defendants training on firearms, apparently in Pennsylvania. The video, recorded with a cell phone, depicts one of the men demonstrating to a small child how to operate the weapon.

The NEFA Foundation has provided comprehensive coverage of this case, publishing a "Target: America" report, as well as a library of exhibits introduced into evidence during the course of the trial.

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