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2006-07-03 Home Front: WoT

NORAD air base on heightened alert: no explanation

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Posted by Anonymoose 2006-07-03 09:26|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#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|| 2006-07-03 10:25|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2006-07-03 10:35|| Front Page Top

#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">Steve 2006-07-03 12:51|| 2006-07-03 12:51|| Front Page Top

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Wild Turkey is nominal.
CastNet Out of Storage
FishHooks at Hold

Posted by 6 2006-07-03 13:28|| 2006-07-03 13:28|| Front Page Top

#5 BBQCON Bravo

Beer Level - optimal
Burgers - standby
Grill - awaiting ignition
Inlaws - D minus 1
Cleaning - Inprogress

Posted by Steve">Steve 2006-07-03 15:09|| 2006-07-03 15:09|| Front Page Top

#6 Adult Beverage Level -- Critical
Shrimp Level -- Normal
Pyrotechnic Inventory -- Normal +

Posted by Mike 2006-07-03 15:31|| 2006-07-03 15:31|| Front Page Top

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