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==Overview== Generally, EMERGCONs are a state of readiness following an [[ICBM]] (intercontinental ballistic missile) attack. Other forces go to DEFCON 1 during EMERGCONs. There are two types of EMERGCONs: * '''Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack on [[United States]] and/or allied forces overseas, and/or an overt action made against the United States. This must be confirmed by a unified commander or higher authority. * '''Air Defense Emergency''': A major hostile attack by [[aircraft]] or [[missile]]s seems probable, is imminent, or is taking place on the continental United States, [[Canada]], or [[Greenland]]. This declaration is made by the Commander of the [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD). Although the United States military has gone into defense readiness at various times (such as the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]]), it has never had a major EMERGCON.
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