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'''EMERGCON''' ('''emergency condition''') is a state of readiness that is separate from [[DEFCON]], or defense readiness condition used by the [[United States]], in that it incorporates civilian measures in addition to the DEFCON military measures.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} | {{Refimprove|date=October 2025}} | ||
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'''EMERGCON''' ('''emergency condition''') is a state of readiness that is separate from [[DEFCON]],<ref name="cesas">{{cite web |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130203232536/http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/em/CESAS500112.pdf |archive-date= 2013-02-03 |url= http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/em/CESAS500112.pdf |title= Emergency Action Plan (SEAP) |publisher= United States Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District (CESAS) Plan 500-1-12 |date= 1 August 2001 }}</ref> or defense readiness condition used by the [[United States]], in that it incorporates civilian measures in addition to the DEFCON military measures.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Generally, EMERGCONs are a state of readiness following an [[ICBM]] (intercontinental ballistic missile) attack. Other forces go to DEFCON 1 during EMERGCONs. There are two types of EMERGCONs: | Generally, EMERGCONs are a state of readiness following an [[ICBM]] (intercontinental ballistic missile) attack.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL COMMAND |url=https://man.fas.org/dod-101/navy/docs/swos/ops/72-13.html |access-date=2025-11-12 |website=man.fas.org}}</ref> Other forces go to DEFCON 1 during EMERGCONs. There are two types of EMERGCONs: | ||
* '''Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack on [[United States]] and/or allied forces overseas, and/or an overt action made against the United States. This must be confirmed by a unified commander or higher authority. | * '''Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack on [[United States]] and/or allied forces overseas, and/or an overt action made against the United States. This must be confirmed by a unified commander or higher authority. | ||
* '''Air Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack by [[aircraft]] or [[missile]]s seems probable, is imminent, or is taking place on the continental United States, [[Canada]], or [[Greenland]]. This declaration is made by the Commander of the [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD). | * '''Air Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack by [[aircraft]] or [[missile]]s seems probable, is imminent, or is taking place on the continental United States, [[Canada]], or [[Greenland]]. This declaration is made by the Commander of the [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD). | ||
Although the United States military has gone into defense readiness at various times (such as the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]]), it has never had | Although the United States military has gone into defense readiness at various times (such as the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]]), it has never had an EMERGCON. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:50, 12 November 2025
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EMERGCON (emergency condition) is a state of readiness that is separate from DEFCON,[1] or defense readiness condition used by the United States, in that it incorporates civilian measures in addition to the DEFCON military measures.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Overview
Generally, EMERGCONs are a state of readiness following an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) attack.[2] Other forces go to DEFCON 1 during EMERGCONs. There are two types of EMERGCONs:
- Defense Emergency: A major hostile attack on United States and/or allied forces overseas, and/or an overt action made against the United States. This must be confirmed by a unified commander or higher authority.
- Air Defense Emergency: A major hostile attack by aircraft or missiles seems probable, is imminent, or is taking place on the continental United States, Canada, or Greenland. This declaration is made by the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Although the United States military has gone into defense readiness at various times (such as the Cuban Missile Crisis), it has never had an EMERGCON.
See also
References
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