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DEFCON
(Defense Readiness Condition):
This system informs our members and other squadrons of the current
readiness condition of the VFAS-524.
This DEFCON rating ranges from 5 (peacetime) to 1 (at war).
The stages of alerts are as follows: |
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DEFCON 5
(FADE OUT):
Normal peacetime situation exists, no current threats.
Standard Training schedule.
No challenges from any other have been received.
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DEFCON 4
(DOUBLE TAKE):
Increased intelligence watch and strengthened security
measures. Training exercises increased. VFAS-524
has issued a challenge to another squadron for combat. A date
and time has not been set.
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DEFCON 3
(ROUND HOUSE):
An increase in force readiness above normal readiness.
Training increased further,
all Reserve Pilots are reactivated to Active status. VFAS-524
has received a challenge for combat. A date and time has
not been set.
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DEFCON 2
(FAST PACE):
A further increase in force readiness but less than
maximum readiness, All members are alerted to the possibility that war
is eminent. VFAS-524
has received or issued a challenge for combat. A date and time has
been set.
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DEFCON 1
(COCKED PISTOL):
Maximum force readiness, Scramble, War has begun.
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STAND DOWN:
Once a threat no longer exists a stand down order
will be issued by the C/O, X/O, or Ops Officer
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Notification:
All members will receive an e-mail when the DEFCON status
for VFAS-524 changes.
This notification is only to be issued by the C/O, X/O or Ops Officer.
Example:
VFAS-524, Recommend Alert: "X".
and a brief statement as to why the DEFCON status has changed. Your
Wing Commanders will brief you at later date.
"X" will be replaced by the DEFCON Status
number.
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