Nuclear Weapons Support

Abstract

The modernization of legacy nuclear systems, development of new nuclear-capable aircraft and munitions and the creation of the new Weapon Generation Facilities (WGFs) within Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) may require new support equipment capabilities to meet system and mission requirements. Additionally, the WGF introduces a new concept of operations by integrating maintenance and storage activities into one facility. To support mission generation requirements, support equipment and capabilities related to the nuclear enterprise must be studied, modified, or in extreme cases, re-developed in order to maintain operational readiness. Examples of equipment under review include, but are not limited to, power generation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), munition trailers/accessories, munition lifts/accessories, tow vehicles, and munition test/maintenance stands. Any identified capability gaps may result in the design of new systems. The analysis and potential modification of existing equipment ensures mission generation remains executable. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY24 0M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY25 0M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 655708_0604222F_5_3600_PB_2025

Tags

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security