Condition 1 is also known as which term?

• A. Condition of readiness 2
• B. General quarters
• C. Standby
• D. All clear

Answer: (B)

Condition 1 represents the highest level of readiness, signaling General Quarters. When General Quarters is called, the crew goes to their battle stations, weapons and sensors are manned and prepared, communications stay at full readiness, and damage control teams stand by. This term is used because it directly denotes immediate, full combat readiness for action. Other states describe lesser levels of alert or a return to normal: Standby is a prep phase but not full battle stations; Condition of readiness 2 is an intermediate state, not the peak readiness; All clear marks the end of the alert and a return to normal operations.