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| NORAD air base on heightened alert: no explanation |
| 2006-07-03 |
| As the U.S. continues to express concern about the possibility of a North Korean missile test directed toward American territory and the rest of the world holds its breath over a close encounter with an asteroid, several U.S. air bases are on heightened alert. But no one is talking about why. The Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, which houses NORAD – charged with monitoring the North Korea situation – is now at "Bravo-Plus." Other air bases in Colorado, California and Florida are also on heightened alert status. There are five levels of alert: normal, Alpha (low), Bravo (medium), Charlie (high) and Delta (critical). "Bravo-Plus" is slightly higher than a medium threat level. The Bush administration has urged North Korea to abandon its plans to test a long range missile. The Pentagon believes the missile is capable of reaching the United States. NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command in Colorado would play a big role in both detecting and responding to a missile launch if it ever occurred. The U.S. missile defense system is only a few years old, but could be tested if North Korea chooses to act. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
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| Posted by: Mike 2006-07-03 15:31 |
| #5 BBQCON Bravo Beer Level - optimal Burgers - standby Grill - awaiting ignition Inlaws - D minus 1 Cleaning - Inprogress |
| Posted by: Steve 2006-07-03 15:09 |
| #4 Ima at Tuna Case +5 Wild Turkey is nominal. CastNet Out of Storage FishHooks at Hold |
| Posted by: 6 2006-07-03 13:28 |
| #3 There are five levels of alert: normal, Alpha (low), Bravo (medium), Charlie (high) and Delta (critical). "Bravo-Plus" is slightly higher than a medium threat level. That's not a operational alert level, that's the Force Protection Condition (FPCON). What they used to call THREATCON. The Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) system is mandated by Department of Defense directive. It describes progressive levels of security measures in response to Force Protections to U.S. Army personnel and facilities. The FPCON system is the baseline and foundation for development of all force protection plans and orders. Declaration of a particular FPCON and implementation of appropriate security and protective measures may be decreed by higher headquarters (Department of the Army, Military District of Washington), or the garrison commander following receipt of intelligence through official sources or following an anonymous threat. They're on a slightly elevated terrorist threat level, happens all the time. |
| Posted by: Steve 2006-07-03 12:51 |
| #2 And in further alarming news, the Pentagon and White House refused to comment on persistent stories that Bush had unilaterally refused to negotiate with Throg, captain of the alien vessel that wiped out North Spoon, Kansas last night. |
| Posted by: lotp 2006-07-03 10:35 |
| #1 This really isn't a big deal. Every time the soviets and then the russians declare a launch, bravo alert is issued. It just means that someone in the world is doing something that might endanger the US. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2006-07-03 10:25 |