Alert state explained

An alert state or state of alert is an indication of the state of readiness of the armed forces for military action or a state against natural disasters, terrorism or military attack. The term frequently used is "on high alert".[1] Examples scales indicating alert state are the DEFCON levels of the US military,[2] South Korea's "Jindogae" system,[3] and the UK Threat Levels.[4] High alert states are synonymous with "red alert".

See also

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Notes and References

  1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82296&page=1 U.S. Military on 'High Alert'
  2. R. van Dijk Encyclopedia of the Cold War, Volume 1
  3. News: Dong-A Ilbo. NK fires shells onto S. Korean island, kills 2 Marines . 24 November 2010. 30 November 2010.
  4. [Home Office]

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