WATCHCON (Watch Condition)[1] is an alert state system used by and coordinated between the South Korean armed forces and United States Department of Defense to measure reconnaissance posture, utilized often in matters concerning North Korea.[2]
Hierarchy of Stages
editThere are four WATCHCON stages.[2]
- WATCHCON 4 is in effect during normal peacetime.
- WATCHCON 3 is in effect amidst indications of an important threat.
- WATCHCON 2 is in effect amidst indications of a vital threat.
- WATCHCON 1 is in effect during wartime.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Transcript : DoD News Briefing : Tuesday, April 9, 1996 – 2p.m, United States Department of Defense. Accessed June 28, 2009.
- ^ a b OPLAN 5027 Major Theater War – West, GlobalSecurity.org. Accessed June 28, 2009.
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