Joint DOD/DOE Nuclear Weapons Accident Exercise (NUWAX-79). After Action Report. Volume 1. Executive Summary

Abstract

During the period 18-24 April 1979, a Nuclear Weapons Accident Exercise, NUWAX-79, was conducted at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Nevada Test Site (NTS). This exercise was a joint DOD/DOE exercise involving accident response forces from all four Services and the DOE. The purpose of this report is to document all aspects of the exercise so that the lessons learned from the exercise are considered by managers at every level who may have responsibilities during an actual nuclear weapons accident. It is essential that our nation have trained, competent, and ready accident response forces. The experience and knowledge gained in NUWAX-79 will make an important contribution in the improvement of the capabilities of these forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 1979
Accession Number
ADA149396

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  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accidents
  • Air Force
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  • Airframes
  • Airlift Operations
  • Employment
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  • Health Services
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  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Security Personnel
  • Warning Systems

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