According to Britain's “Daily Telegraph” and other media reports, the Danish Ministry of Defense confirmed on the 7th local time that according to military regulations, if the US takes Greenland by force, Danish soldiers can “shoot first and then ask for instructions.” The report quoted Denmark's “Belin Times” as saying that this military regulation enacted in 1952 shows that once an “invasion” occurs, “even if the relevant commander is unaware of the declaration of war or state of war, the attacked forces must immediately go into battle without waiting or seeking orders.” When asked about this matter, the Danish Ministry of Defense responded, “The order to take precautions in military defense during attacks and wars in the country is still in effect.”

According to Britain's “Daily Telegraph” and other media reports, the Danish Ministry of Defense confirmed on the 7th local time that according to military regulations, if the US takes Greenland by force, Danish soldiers can “shoot first and then ask for instructions.” The report quoted Denmark's “Belin Times” as saying that this military regulation enacted in 1952 shows that once an “invasion” occurs, “even if the relevant commander is unaware of the declaration of war or state of war, the attacked forces must immediately go into battle without waiting or seeking orders.” When asked about this matter, the Danish Ministry of Defense responded, “The order to take precautions in military defense during attacks and wars in the country is still in effect.”