WATCHCON

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WATCHCON (WatchCondition)^[1] is an alert state system used by and coordinated between the South Korean armed forces and United States Department of Defense to measure reconnaissance posture, utilized often in matters concerning North Korea.^[2]

Hierarchy of Stages

There are four WATCHCON stages.^[2]

WATCHCON 4 is in effect during normal peacetime.
WATCHCON 3 is in effect amidst indications of an important threat.
WATCHCON 2 is in effect amidst indications of a vital threat.
WATCHCON 1 is in effect during wartime.

References

↑ Transcript : DoD News Briefing : Tuesday, April 9, 1996 – 2p.m, United States Department of Defense. Accessed June 28, 2009.
1 2 OPLAN 5027 Major Theater War – West, GlobalSecurity.org. Accessed June 28, 2009.

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[1] Transcript : DoD News Briefing : Tuesday, April 9, 1996 – 2p.m, United States Department of Defense. Accessed June 28, 2009.

[gs-2] 1 2 OPLAN 5027 Major Theater War – West, GlobalSecurity.org. Accessed June 28, 2009.

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WATCHCON

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Hierarchy of Stages

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References