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What is DEFCON 4 (4)?
Defcon four, also called “Defcon level 4” or “Double Take” is an increase in intel gathering and strengthening of security protocols. Defcon four (4) readiness is considered “Above Normal Readiness”. This is just one level lower than “Normal readiness” with the military on green alert status.
When did Def Con 4 take place?
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What is the current DEFCON level in Afghanistan?
The current defcon level overall is now at defcon 4 today as there is a raised AFRICOM alert level due to an airstrike in Somalia and CENTCOM due to a drone strike in Erbil where U.S. forces are currently stationed.
Where can I find the current DEFCON level alert status?
If the current defcon level changes from the level it is at now, it will be reflected on the alert status above as well as in any of the Regional News Pages, where you will also find the current defcon level alert status for each combatant command region and up to date news and news ticker for each region.
Do all DEFCON levels affect the military?
These levels are used by the United States military and not all DEFCON level changes affect or require the use of the entire military or DoD. Some changes to DEFCON levels may be appropriate for a specific unit, base, or mission while the rest of the DoD remains at a different level.
What is the difference between DEFCON and FPCON?
The following are completely separate from DEFCON: Force Protection Conditions (FPCONS) are used by military bases and consists of FPCON levels including “Normal” plus: Of these, Alpha and Bravo indicate threats that may or may not play out, while Charlie and Delta indicate an elevated likelihood of a terrorist attack or attacks.
Who controls the DEFCON level of operations?
Operations. The DEFCON level is controlled primarily by the U.S. president and the U.S. Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Combatant Commanders; each DEFCON level defines specific security, activation and response scenarios for the personnel in question. Different branches of the U.S.