War Orders for Navy?
The Candadian Broadcasting Company is reporting the Pentagon has ordered the U.S. navy to prepare two aircraft carriers and two amphibious assault vessels for possible action in Iraq. The CBC sites unnamed defense officials as sources on 12/27/2002.
The orders, sent in the last two days, require the navy to have the [...]
How Many Troops Do We Have In Place for War In Iraq?
Current reports indicate that there is around 60,000 U.S. military personnel in the Central Command area of operations. This is an increase in force size in the Persian Gulf area in preparation for possible conflict in Iraq in the next 6 months.
Public reports indicate [...]
Homeland Security Advisory System
Explanation of Terrorism Threat Conditions
Low Condition: Green
Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be applied:
Refining and exercising preplanned Protective Measures
Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specific Protective Measures; and
Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them.
Guarded Condition: Blue
General [...]
