Introduction In United States military security parlance, force protection condition (FPCON) is a counter-terrorist threat system overseen by the United States Department of Defence directive. It describes the number of measures needed to be taken by security agencies in response to various levels of terrorist threats against military facilities, as opposed to DEFCON, which assesses… Read More
Introduction An emergency condition (EMERGCON) is a state of readiness that is separate from DEFCON, or defence readiness condition used by the United States, in that it incorporates civilian measures in addition to the DEFCON military measures. Background Generally, EMERGCONs are a state of readiness following an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) attack. Other forces go… Read More
Introduction National Command Authority (NCA) is a term that was used by the Department of Defence of the United States of America to refer to the ultimate source of lawful military orders. Refer to DEFCON. Background The NCA was first alluded to in a 1960 Department of Defence document. It included at least the president… Read More
Introduction In United States military doctrine, an alert condition (LERTCON) is a measure of the level of action and readiness to be taken in a given situation. Background LERTCON is used by US and Allied forces who are assigned to NATO. There are specific procedures laid out for responses to changes in LERTCON. LERTCON levels… Read More
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
Introduction There are many ways to achieve your desired state of well-being, and the following 6 tips should help you get started. We will be talking about the importance of physical activity, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and taking care of yourself in general. These are all things that we need to consider in order… Read More
Events 1778 – American Revolutionary War: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to help to train the Continental Army. 1836 – Texas Revolution: The Siege of the Alamo (prelude to the Battle of the Alamo) begins in San Antonio, Texas. 1847 – Mexican-American War: Battle of Buena Vista: In Mexico, American troops under… Read More
