Sources close to MiNa claim the US Army has moved their alert level to Defcon 2. This was initiated by the alarming situation in North Korea. The US Army has over 35,000 troops stationed in South Korea, well within reach of North Korean convential weapons.

North Korea has the largest artillery force (can be equipped with nuclear warheads) in the world, which adds more to the already tense situation.

Earlier today, N. Korea's leader Kim Jong issued threaths to the South Korean and US Navy ships for coming too close to North Korea's territorial waters. The South Koreans and the Americans, may be positioning themselves for a preemptive strike.

What is DEFCON?

The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is a measure of the activation and readiness level of the United States Armed Forces. It describes progressive postures for use between the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of unified commands. DEFCONs are matched to the situations of military severity.

Standard peacetime protocol is DEFCON 5, descending in increasingly severe situations. DEFCON 1 represents expectation of actual imminent attack, and is not known to have ever been declared. During the Cold War, DEFCON 1 was feared because it would most likely precede an all-out nuclear war.

In a national state of emergency, seven different alert conditions known as LERTCONs can be issued. They consist of five Defense Conditions and two Emergency Conditions (EMERGCONs).

DEFCON 5
This is the condition used to designate normal peacetime military readiness. An upgrade in military preparedness is typically made by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and announced by the United States Secretary of Defense.

DEFCON 4
This refers to normal, increased intelligence and the heightening of national security measures.

DEFCON 3
This refers to an increase to force readiness above normal. Radio call signs used by American forces change to currently classified call signs. This was reached after 9/11.

DEFCON 2
This refers to a further increase in force readiness just below maximum readiness. The most notable time it was declared was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, although the declaration was limited to Strategic Air Command. It is not certain how many times this level of readiness has been reached.

DEFCON 1
This refers to maximum readiness. It is not certain whether this has ever been used, but it is reserved for imminent or ongoing attack on US military forces or US territory by a foreign military power. 

	1. 28-05-2010 00:54
	2009 or 2010? Is this from 2009 or 2010? Says 2009, thanks. YouTube - MaKaElectric Guest

MaKaElectric

	2. 02-06-2009 11:35
	2009 or 2010? N-Korea ??? Haha, watch Israel in the coming weeks ;-) Guest

Joey

	3. 31-05-2009 00:56
	mad I,m as mad as hell,and i,m not going to take it anymore!! Guest

john

	4. 30-05-2009 15:56
	The End? No.. The Beginning! There's only so much they can do to keep the world distracted. This is a big step.    Swine flu isn't scaring anybody, so nuclear is the next step.    It's probably so Martial Law can be implemented nice and quickly just in time for complete financial collapse. That way running a dictatorship will be accepted by the masses.    It may scare some people, it may excite some people. Me? Well personally I'm getting bored of their antics!  Dark magic is any great feat. And it's power is limited. Light magic on the other hand is difficult, but it's power is infinite.  Remember that!    Open your eyes to life. This world is what we make it!  The esoteric underworld might have a lot going on that people don't see. But each and every human being has access to more information and power than a few symbols and weapons hold over the world.     Take responsibility for the way the world is, and decide to change it. It doesn't matter where you are from. Learn truth, and teach it. Live it.    We are the future, and our children will pass on what we give them. So give them the knowledge that they can achieve anything, and that no one needs to control them.    Would you let a monkey decide your fate for you? I'm guessing the answer is no. So why tolerate this?   Do you really need someone telling you what to do? I think I can safely say that humanity has come to a point where we are now capable of taking care of ourselves. No more leaders.  And the greatest part is that everyone can be wealthy. EVERYONE can live the life of king.  Yep. Even them. Even you.    These fools are only in power because we're all too lazy to look after ourselves. We've asked them to do it for us.    Wake up, it's time to truly live!    If you could wake up every day and do what you loved, and know that you will always have a roof over your head, and food on your table, and the ability to travel to where ever you wish, would you really need to have money? This planet is ours. Yet we are segregated and told that we must stay in our little cage until we die.  It is backwards!    All you need is love people! Guest

Friend

	5. 30-05-2009 02:24
	Hands off NK As a sovereign nation that has withdrawn from NPT, NK is within its rights to create nuclear weaponry, and there is nothing lawfully to be done by the US.    The fact that NK is testing short-range missiles indicates they intend to use their weaponry against an American invasion force. Who could blame them, after what they saw us do to Iraq?     Now, if they invade South Korea, that's a very different ballgame. Guest

arthurreturns

	6. 29-05-2009 23:52
	nukes are obsolete Nukes are obsolete, they are only a red herring. Two words "Tesla Technology". Tesla weaponry makes nukes look like tinker toys. There are 5 countries that have Tesla Technology. Russia, China and IsisRaEl have around 4th generation. Brazil also has it. The USA comes in last with maybe 2nd generation technology. This nuke stuff is just for the consumption of the masses. The masses continue to eat it up. Guest

wake up

	7. 29-05-2009 21:28
	Wrong The bible does not say"before pride comes a fall".  The bible says "before pride goeth destruction, and a haughty spirit a fall".  Other than that nuke everybody, let god sort em out. Guest

Otis Driftwood

	8. 29-05-2009 19:52
	Is it true? Please define me formal sour Most of South Korean People didn't know about this.  We heard just about Wachcon2 yesterday. Guest

South Korean bloger

	9. 29-05-2009 18:18
	Dad North Korea is just as sovreign as the United States. We have no right to tell them what to do within their borders. They have every right to tell us to butt out of their affairs. That being said, once they kill a single American, IT IS ON! Guest

Ben

	10. 29-05-2009 18:12
	M.A.D. Will always apply.The adjective "horrific" will always apply to war. So you arm chair generals calling for it should join up to see the horror first hand. Guest

marine

	11. 29-05-2009 17:46
	M.A.D. You people are going to again let these politicians use your family members like this? For who? What are you people, a collection of idiots Guest

Tim

	12. 29-05-2009 16:03
	Soldier With 500,000 troops in Viet Nam before. US did not win.    In 1950 Korean war, US did not completely win.    Almost 10 years old war in Southwest Asia, US does not win yet.    Today almost every country has nuclear weapons, how does US deal with??? Guest

Saigon

	13. 29-05-2009 15:23
	Even a U.S. General said it would be easier to fight Russia than North Korea. Guest

Tonto

	14. 29-05-2009 03:07
	Even a U.S. General said When we "blow them to hell" we end up blowing US up, too. Guest

stellamojo

	15. 29-05-2009 01:11
	Even a U.S. General said WoooHooo Jesus is coming soon! Say your prayers. Guest

Montana