Nuclear Incident Response and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and International Nuclear Programs
Abstract
In accordance with Presidential Policy Directive 35, US Nuclear Weapons Command and Control, Safety and Security and the DoD implementer, DoDD S-5210.81, the DoD will establish policy on nuclear weapons procedures for responding to U.S. nuclear weapons accidents and incidents and serve as the technical advisor to the Secretary of Defense in the event of a nuclear accident or incident. Coordinates with other U.S. Government Agencies and allies to ensure their standards complement DoD efforts for responding to accidents and incidents. Regularly consult with NATO allies through the High Level Group, which is the senior advisory body to the NATO Nuclear Planning Group, consisting of subject matter experts and supporting the Assistant Secretary of Defense for nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense in their role as Vice-Chair of the HLG. The HLG is comprised of national policy makers and experts from Allied partners. The United States participates in several international programs of cooperation regarding nuclear weapons with foreign governments and regional defense organizations that involve unclassified and classified information exchanges. In general, these agreements are designed to promote safety and security, advance stockpile stewardship, and collaborate in counter-proliferation efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 49893581d7a9b317ea69cfc42e067023
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