In the movies and such.. It was always easier to move Up then to move down.... Cause its always been the case where a Nation gets scared it goes to Defcon 4 or 5 to put up maximum defense.. and because they they are nervous and uneasy about the maximum alert at that point they slowly lower it not wanting to be too hasty.
Also any Nation at war should be able to hit Defcon 5 regardless of previous defcon levels
Propose a possible immediate jump to level 4 or 5 and then 1 day each to back down to peace.
