What the Military DEFCON Levels Actually Mean (Explained Clearly)

Everyone online talks about “going to DEFCON 1”… but what does that really mean?

In this video, we break down the five U.S. military DEFCON levels, who controls them, and how they’ve been used in history—from the Cuban Missile Crisis to 9/11. We also clear up the myths, explain how DEFCON differs from other alert systems like FPCON and INFOCON, and show why you should be cautious about websites claiming to post the “current DEFCON.”

📖 Full article: https://defconwarningsystem.com/2025/09/19/what-the-military-defcon-levels-actually-mean/

🔎 Topics Covered:

The 5 DEFCON levels and their real meanings

Who sets DEFCON and how it’s communicated

Historical cases of DEFCON changes

The difference between DEFCON, FPCON, REDCON, INFOCON, and more

Myths vs. facts about DEFCON alerts

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