During the crisis, the DEFCON (Defense Readiness Condition) level of the U.S. military was raised to what level for the only time in history?
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Correct answer: DEFCON 2
Strategic Air Command was moved to DEFCON 2, one step away from imminent nuclear war. This involved keeping B-52 bombers in the air at all times, armed with nuclear weapons and ready to strike the Soviet Union.
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