Nuclear Matters

Abstract

The purpose of the Nuclear Matters program is to sustain the U.S. nuclear deterrent posture; counter nuclear threats, and to develop nuclear and conventional physical security equipment. The funds for this program are used to support research, development, test and evaluation efforts as well as studies and analysis for nuclear weapons security; use control; nuclear weapons stockpile safety, survivability and performance; countering nuclear threats and office management. Funds are also used to develop and implement plans for stockpile transformation; infrastructure analysis and assessments; DoD-NNSA Nuclear Weapons Council activities, as mandated by Title 10 USC, section 179; radiological and nuclear emergency response efforts; and management of international programs of nuclear cooperation, particularly with respect to enhancing international nuclear safety and security and office management. The Nuclear Matters program is also responsible for policy development and implementation, and operations and oversight of the Personnel Reliability Program, nuclear and conventional physical security equipment, and for the protection of nuclear and non-nuclear weapons systems, DoD personnel and facilities. Ensure sufficient funding is available for travel to support the requirements of this program element.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0605161D8Z_6_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
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. Defense Efficiency – Contractor Staff Support. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reduces funds below the aggregate level reported in the previous budget submission for contracts that augment staff functions.
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emergencies
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Life Cycles
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Forensics
  • Nuclear Warheads
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Physical Security
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security

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