NATIONAL GUARD: Y2K COMMUNICATION EXERCISE A SUCCESS
(Source: David M. Bresnahan, WORLDNETDAILY, 5/10/1999)

The NATIONAL GUARD has completed the first ever nationwide test of a backup communication system in preparation for possible Y2K-related problems. The exercise, codenamed "Communications CPX," was conducted to practice a full mobilization of all 480,000 members of the Guard to prepare for possible consequences of the Year 2000 computer bug which could cause major disruptions of power, telecommunications, transportation, and banking. An alternative method of communication would be needed if standard telephone service is not available. Using only a high-frequency radio system powered by generators, command staff of the NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU were able to make simultaneous contact with 96 percent of its chain of command. The only glitches took place in Guam and in Hawaii, but with some improvisation they were able to complete the exercise. The event itself was surprisingly low key, in contrast to the controversy whipped up by WORLDNETDAILY in January (Y2K Reports 11 & 12). (JG)

Link: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/bluesky_bresnahan/19990510_xex_national_gua.shtml

-- Bill (billdale@lakesnet.net), May 18, 1999