What helicopter readiness condition is spotted for immediate launch with rotor blades spread, aircrew and mission-required personnel in the helicopter, starting equipment plugged in, and the LSE and starting crewman and ordnance personnel ready for launch in all respects?

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This is about the highest level of readiness to launch a helicopter. When rotor blades are spread and the aircrew, mission-required personnel, starting equipment, and the LSE plus the ordnance and starting crew are all in place and ready, the aircraft can be launched with only a brief notification. That configuration defines Condition I, the immediate-launch state, with all systems configured and people in position to go. The Alert 5 part specifies the on-notice time frame for this state—the aircraft can be launched within about five minutes of the order. Because every key element—aircraft powered, crewmembers aboard, essential support personnel present, and weapons readiness—is already addressed, this choice best fits the scenario. Other states would involve missing personnel, power, or longer preparation, so they wouldn’t match this complete, rapid-launch setup.