Entity: DEFCON-2
DEFCON-2 is a military alert status indicating a further increase in force readiness, just below maximum readiness. It is one of the five levels of U.S. military defense readiness, with 1 being the highest level of perceived threat.
DEFCON-2
Etymology
The term DEFCON-2 is derived from the acronym DEFCON, which stands for Defense Readiness Condition.
Definition
DEFCON-2 is a military alert status indicating a further increase in force readiness, just below maximum readiness. It is ranked numerically from 5 to 1, with 1 being the highest level of perceived threat to national security.
Historical Context
The DEFCON system was developed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is used by the United States armed forces to specify combatant commands and alert postures.
Cultural Significance
DEFCON-2 signifies a heightened state of readiness and is a critical indicator of potential military conflict or crisis situations.
Related Concepts
- DEFCON 1: Maximum readiness level
- DEFCON 3: Increase in force readiness above normal readiness
- DEFCON 4: Normal, increased intelligence and security measures
- DEFCON 5: Normal peacetime readiness
See Also
A military alert status indicating a further increase in force readiness, just below maximum readiness, ranked numerically from 5 to 1.