In this episode of Red Dot Mindset, we cut through the headlines to confront a growing national security concern: sleeper cells embedded within the U.S. homeland. With rising tensions following the June 2025 U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, federal agencies have issued elevated warnings—but what does that mean for you, the civilian?

Two AI hosts guide this deep dive, featuring insights and frameworks developed by Mickey Middaugh, founder of Grey Matter Ops and a nationally recognized expert in adapting military and police tactics for civilian use.

We break down:

What sleeper cells are and how they operate

How geopolitical triggers can activate long-dormant threats

The Grey Line™ Awareness Framework for civilian threat detection

Observable red flags—without relying on fear or bias

Actionable steps you can take today to protect yourself and your community

This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about training your mind before the threat emerges. Because in a world of silent operators, awareness is your armor.

• (00:00:00) - Deep Dive: Threats to Terrorism
• (00:00:58) - What Exactly Are Sleeper Cells?
• (00:02:43) - How Iran Is Preparing for a Threat
• (00:07:06) - How to Spot a Potential Threat
• (00:10:35) - Signs of Extremists on the Internet
• (00:11:09) - Steps to Building situational awareness