Nuclear and Conventional Physical Security/Countering Nuclear Threats

Abstract

This program coordinates advanced engineering development for physical security equipment (PSE) technology and systems as well as for combating nuclear threats throughout DoD. The funding has been centralized in this Defense-wide Program Element (PE) since the early 1990s and represents a substantial portion of all DoD PSE RDT&E funding. The program supports the protection of DoD personnel and facilities for nuclear and conventional environments. Priorities for this Program Element’s RDT&E efforts are driven by inputs from QDR guidance, COCOMs (Joint Urgent Operational Need Statements (JUONS)), Services, analysis reports, such as “Protecting the Force: Lessons from Fort Hood (January 2010), the Integrated Unit, Base, and Installation Protection (IUBIP) Cost Benefits Analysis (CBA), and DoD Directive 5210.41M (Nuclear Weapon Security Manual: DoD Nuclear Weapon Environment-Specific Requirements) directed requirements and associated security deviation reports. The funds are used to provide PSE advanced component development and prototypes for individual Service and Joint requirements that lead to capability in three functional mission areas: (1) nuclear physical security; (2) countering nuclear threats; and (3) conventional physical security. The projects under the Program Element either (a) lead to Programs of Record – which can transition to Program Element 0604161D8Z for systems development and demonstration (SDD); (b) become technology insertions into existing programs; or (c) advance to being a certified COTS product. The overall program element initiatives are coordinated by three Groups: the Security Policy Verification Committee (SPVC), the Countering Nuclear Threats Working Group (CNTWG) and the Physical Security Equipment Action Group (PSEAG). The SPVC, with Air Force, Navy and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) membership, reviews and prioritizes nuclear physical security and countering nuclear threat requirements and recommends technology projects for solutions: the CNTWG has oversight over CNT projects, and the PSEAG, with membership by all four Services and DTRA, performs similar functions for conventional requirements and solutions. When applicable, projects overlap both the nuclear and conventional environments, seeking synergism and commonality in solutions. With few exceptions, each Service sponsors RDT&E efforts for technologies and projects that have COCOM and multi-Service applications. To avoid duplication, the SPVC and PSEAG assign projects to the Services and DTRA, as directed in DoD Instruction 3224.03, to assure continuity and development of expertise in Department-wide key technology areas. Specific examples include the Army being responsible for Interior and Exterior Detection, Security Lighting, Security Barriers and Security Display Units; the Air Force for Exterior Detection/Surveillance, Entry Control, Delay/Denial, Tactical Systems and Airborne Intrusion; the Navy for Waterside Security, Explosive Detection, and Locks, Safes and Vaults; and, under direction from DoD Directive 5210.41M, DTRA for security of Navy and Air Force nuclear assets. Note: This Program Element is presented in three major categories: (1) Nuclear Physical Security, (2) Countering Nuclear Threats, and (3) Conventional Physical Security

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 0603161D8Z_4_0400_PB_2012
• Change Summary Explanation: Reprogramming was used to accommodate the maturation of PSE developmental items from advanced engineering development (BA 4) to system development and demonstration (BA 5). PE 0604161D8Z identifies the offset. Defense Efficiency – Baseline Review. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, implements a zero-based review of the organization to align resources to the most critical priorities and eliminate lower priority functions. Defense Efficiency – Report, Studies, Boards and Commissions. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reflects a reduction in the number and cost of reports, studies, DoD Boards and DoD Commissions below the aggregate level reported in previous budget submission.
• Service Agency Name: Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Advanced Electronics
• C4I
• Counter WMD
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Human Systems
• Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force
• Command And Control
• Detection
• Detectors
• Emergency Response
• Lessons Learned
• Military Research
• Naval Operations
• Nuclear Weapons
• Risk
• Risk Analysis
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation
• Test Facilities
• Vulnerability
• Warning Systems
• Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

• Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
• Cybersecurity.
• Defense Acquisition Program Management