Term:

AIR DEFENSE EMERGENCY

Meaning: A military emergency condition declared by a designated authority. This condition exists when an attack upon the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada, or U.S. installations in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or is taking place.
Refer to:
  • AIM
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