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The Emergency Action Message (EAM) system serves several critical purposes within the United States' nuclear command and control infrastructure:
Emergency Communication: EAM provides a secure and reliable means of communication between the National Command Authority (NCA), which includes the President and the Secretary of Defense, and the nation's nuclear forces, including submarines, bombers, and missile units.
Nuclear Command and Control: EAM allows the NCA to issue authoritative orders to nuclear forces, including instructions for various scenarios such as nuclear deterrence, retaliation, or other strategic responses to threats or emergencies.
Crisis Response: During times of crisis, conflict, or heightened tensions, the EAM system enables the NCA to maintain control over nuclear assets and ensure coordinated actions among different components of the nuclear forces.
Security and Authentication: EAM messages are encrypted and authenticated to prevent unauthorized access or tampering. This ensures that only authorized personnel within the chain of command can send or receive EAM messages, maintaining the integrity and security of the nuclear command and control system.
Overall, the EAM system plays a crucial role in ensuring the readiness, security, and effectiveness of the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities.
Emergency Action Messages (EAM) are used in specific situations and for particular reasons within the context of nuclear command and control.
Here are some key scenarios and reasons for using EAMs:
Nuclear Alert: EAMs may be issued to put nuclear forces on alert in response to perceived threats or heightened tensions. This could include situations where there's intelligence indicating a potential nuclear attack or when there's a need to demonstrate readiness and resolve.
Preplanned Operations: EAMs are used to execute preplanned nuclear operations, such as strategic deterrence, retaliatory strikes, or other military actions outlined in contingency plans. These messages ensure that nuclear forces are prepared to execute their missions when required.
Crisis Management: During a crisis or emergency situation, EAMs serve as a means of communication between the National Command Authority (NCA) and nuclear forces, allowing for the coordination of response efforts and the implementation of strategic directives.
Command and Control Exercises: EAMs may also be used in command and control exercises to test and validate the effectiveness of communication procedures, response protocols, and decision-making processes within the nuclear command structure.
Authentication and Security: EAMs are utilized to authenticate commands from the NCA and to ensure the security of communication channels, preventing unauthorized access or tampering with sensitive information related to nuclear operations.
Overall, EAMs are used to maintain control over nuclear forces, ensure readiness, and facilitate effective communication between decision-makers and operational units in various scenarios, ranging from routine operations to crisis situations.
A National Emergency Message (SAME code: EAN), formerly known until 2022 as an Emergency Action Notification, is the national activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) used to alert the residents of the United States of a national or global emergency such as a nuclear war or any other mass casualty situation. This alert can only be activated by the president of the United States or a designated representative thereof, such as the vice president.[1] The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) also carried the Emergency Action Notification. Except for the 2011 national test, which utilized the Emergency Action Notification alert type, no president has ever issued a National Emergency Message.
originally posted by: Zaphod58
Dude didn't find anything unusual. Most of what he's showing are E-6Bs. There's a big exercise going on right now at least some are part of. The KC-135s are refueling a Bomber Task Force that was a scheduled deployment to Rota Spain. Another one just went to Incirlik. No bombers are showing up on ADS-B Exchange near the east coast.