U.S. Gangs -- A Threat to U.S. Military?

[RACooper]

I believe they can be, since the represent a force that can undermine military discipline, and leave members beholden to criminal elements - a double threat.... and on top of this is of course the criminal element within the community.

I do know it was and is a concern for the Canadian military since the early 90s when it was discovered the influence that biker, warrior society, and 'aryan' gangs had within the military - and the scope of their illegal activities within the military and surrounding communities.