What is REDCON?

Introduction In the US military, the term REDCON is short for Readiness Condition and is used to refer to a unit’s readiness to respond to and engage in combat operations. Other Systems Should not be confused with similar systems used by the US military, such as: Alert Condition (LERTCON). Emergency Condition (EMERGCON). Defence Readiness Condition… Read More

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What is DEFCON?

Introduction The defence readiness condition (DEFCON) is an alert state used by the United States Armed Forces. The DEFCON system was developed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and unified and specified combatant commands. It prescribes five graduated levels of readiness (or states of alert) for the US military. It increases in severity from… Read More