In military science, a compound is a type of fortification made up of walls or fences surrounding several buildings in the center of a large piece of land.
A number of survivalists own fortified compound-like structures as a means of protection in case civilization breaks down or their government becomes abusive.
[1][2][3][4][5][6] The CSA, Al-Qaeda, various Ku Klux Klan factions, The Taliban, Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps and ISIS are some of the organizations who use such.
[15][16] Due to their offensive imagery and paraphernalia, large neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups will operate secluded compounds that can serve as a headquarters for a certain organization.
In this particular movement, they are also used to hold gatherings and serve as venues for Nazi punk, Rock Against Communism and White power music concerts.