WATCHCON

WATCHCON (Watch Condition)^[1] is an alert state system used by and coordinated between the South Korean armed forces and United States Department of Defense to measure reconnaissance posture, utilized often in matters concerning North Korea.^[2]

Hierarchy of Stages

There are four WATCHCON stages.^[2]

• WATCHCON 4 is in effect during normal peacetime.
• WATCHCON 3 is in effect amidst indications of an important threat.
• WATCHCON 2 is in effect amidst indications of a vital threat.
• WATCHCON 1 is in effect during wartime.

See also

• DEFCON
• Force Protection Condition
• LERTCON
• REDCON