THE FREEDOM TALKING SHOW - EPISODE #5

“Arrangement Orange”

Incoming

Intro:

“We have a launch detection, a Soviet launch detection”

“We are at Defcon 1.”

What are the DEFCON Levels and What do They Mean?

Defense Readiness Condition (DEFCON)

1. Developed by Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)
2. Controlled primarily by the President and the Secretary of Defense
3. DEFCON Levels

a. Level 5 - Blue - FADE OUT - Lowest state of readiness

b. Level 4 - Green - DOUBLE TAKE - Increased

intelligence watch and strengthened security measures

c. Level 3 - Yellow - ROUND HOUSE - Increase in force

readiness above that required for normal readiness

d. Level  ...