WATCHCON (Watch Condition)[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.

See also

References

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


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