Hey Red:

DefCon V: Peace in the Kingdom

DefCon IV: Peacetime Steaming at sea
Expect hostilities in 48 hrs

DefCon III: Expect Hostilities in 24 Hrs

DefCon II: Expect Hostilities in 12 Hrs

DefCon I: Hostilities have commenced.
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QMC, USCG (Ret)
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