04-16-2019, 09:12 AM
The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is an alert state used by the Republic of Alduria to indicate the state of defense readiness of its armed forces.
The system prescribes five graduated levels of readiness (or states of alert) for the Aldurian military. It increases in severity from DEFCON 5 (least severe) to DEFCON 1 (most severe) to match varying military situations.
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Levels from lowest to highest:
The system prescribes five graduated levels of readiness (or states of alert) for the Aldurian military. It increases in severity from DEFCON 5 (least severe) to DEFCON 1 (most severe) to match varying military situations.
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Levels from lowest to highest:
- DEFCON FIVE - FADE OUT - Lowest state of readiness - Normal readiness;
- DEFCON FOUR - DOUBLE TAKE - Increased intelligence watch and strengthened security measures - Above normal readiness;
- DEFCON THREE - ROUND HOUSE - Increase in force readiness above that required for normal readiness - Air Force ready to mobilize in 15 minutes;
- DEFCON TWO - FAST PACE - Armed forces ready to deploy and engage in less than 6 hours;
- DEFCON ONE - COCKED PISTOL - Maximum readiness. Immediate response.