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NS2 Maritime Ch. 10
The Cold War
Question | Answer |
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What are DEFCONs? | The U.S military defense readiness conditions. |
How many levels of DEFCONs are there? | There are five DEFCON levels. |
What happened in Cuba on October 22nd 1964? That brought the US into DEFCON 2, what is it known as? | U.S Reconnaissance aircraft flying over Cuba photographed the construction of Nuclear Ballistic Landing Platforms. And was known as the "Cuban Missile Crisis". |
Whats the highest level of DEFCON America has been in, and when? | On October 22nd 1964, DEFCON level 2 was reached, preparing all armed forces for deployment, |
What happens at DEFCON 1? | Maximum readiness and immediate response, or Nuclear war. |
What is a "Proxy War"? | A war that is instigated by a major power, but does not become involved. |