Key Individuals
Oliver North - Rex 84
Lieutenant Colonel who helped develop Rex 84 plans for martial law and civilian detention camps. Iran-Contra figure.
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Overview
Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North is identified in America In Peril as a key figure in developing Rex 84 - the plan to suspend the Constitution and establish martial law with civilian detention camps.
Role in Rex 84
Planning
- Assigned by CIA Director William Casey
- Developed plans for civilian slave labor camps
- Selected military bases for camp locations
- Created implementation procedures
Iran-Contra Connection
During Iran-Contra Hearings (July 1987):
- Senator James Brooks questioned North about plans to suspend Constitution
- Chairman Daniel Inouye interrupted and classified discussion
- Later revealed: Plans existed for martial law and detention camps
Camps Established
North helped establish camps at:
- Fort Drum (New York)
- Fort Chaffee (Arkansas)
- Bases in California, Arizona, Wisconsin, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida
Congressional Confirmation
Congressman Henry Gonzalez confirmed:
"The truth of the matter is that yes you do have those stand-by provisions and the plans are there... whereby you could, in the name of stopping terrorism, apprehend, invoke the military and arrest Americans and hold them in detention camps."
Controversy
Hero or Traitor?
The book questions whether North is:
- Patriot - As portrayed in some media
- Traitor - For developing unconstitutional plans
Legal Status
- Plans authorized by President Reagan
- Implemented through National Security Directive
- Protected by classification during hearings
Legacy
Rex 84 infrastructure reportedly remains:
- Camps still equipped and staffed
- Plans updated regularly
- Ready for activation upon martial law declaration