Scrambling fighters

Hello,

In view of the 9/11 attacks, with some fighters being launched unarmed
for want of time, I have been wondering what are the procedures to be
followed before launching fighters onto a mission--I am not talking
about authorizations etc., but things like fueling them (or are they
kept fueled?), loading missiles (special operation to arm them?),
briefing the pilots (and the aircraft's computers?)...

I thought Google would give me a list, but I apparently didn't find
the right keywords. What are the standard procedures and checklists
before taking off? Are they different from training missions? From
flights with civilian aircraft?

Thanks in advance.

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