Patriot groups across the country are preparing to launch a 'Counter Jade Helm' operation to keep tabs on a controversial U.S. military exercise that some fear is part of preparations to train troops for civil unrest and martial law.

Jade Helm, a "realistic" military training exercise involving nine states, which will involve the Green Berets, Navy Seals, and the 82nd Airborne Division and is set to take place from July 15-Sepember 15, has prompted concerns after Texas and Utah were labeled "hostile" territory in documents related to the exercise.

Although the U.S. Army insists the drill is designed to prepare troops for combat abroad, concerns have been raised that the exercise is part of a history of the military readying for domestic disorder.

During the drill, soldiers will operate"undetected amongst civilian populations," to see if they can infiltrate without being noticed. Residents will be encouraged to report "suspicious activity" during the exercise.