General
warning red
What does warning red mean?
An air-defense warning condition indicating that a hostile attack by air is imminent or already in progress — the highest air-defense alert state.
""Air defense warning red — all stations, weapons tight until identified.""
Origin
US/NATO air-defense warning terminology; included among brevity/air-defense codes.
Frequently asked questions
What does "warning red" mean?
It's an air-defense warning that a hostile air attack is imminent or already in progress — the highest air-defense alert state.
How does "warning red" compare to "warning yellow"?
Warning yellow means an attack is probable; warning red is more severe, meaning the attack is imminent or already happening.
Where does the term come from?
It's part of US/NATO air-defense warning terminology used to communicate the current level of air threat.
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