The group became known for openly campaigning for war against the federal government of the United States and claiming that Chinese communist troops were training on American soil.

[1][2] The group was led by Bradley Glover, a conspiracy theorist.

Glover and others wanted to attack the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations of 1997 at Fort Hood.

[3][4] Seven men and women arrested during the month of July had planned to use antipersonnel bombs and other weapons at bases where they believed United Nations troops were stationed, said Lt. Richard Coffey of the Missouri Highway Patrol.

[5][6][7] The FBI investigation and the work of the Missouri State Highway Patrol prevented the attack.