DoD Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program Manual
Abstract
This Manual is issued under the authority of DoD Directive 3150.2 `DoD Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program%" December23, 1996. It prescribes procedures for implementation of the Department of Defense Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program. (1) Nuclear weapon systems require special safety consideration because of their political and military importance, their destmctive power, and the potential consequences of an nuclear weapon accident or unauthorized act. Therefore, nuclear weapon systems must be protected against risks and threats inherent in their peacetime and wartime environments. To achieve nuclear weapon system safety and to maintain the public trust by protecting public health safety, and the environment, it is critical that safety be considered as early as possible during weapon development and continue to be considered throughout the life-cycle of the weapon. The process by which nuclear weapon system safety is ensured is through the effective management of the DoD Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program. (2) The DoD Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program integrates safety policy, organizational responsibilities, and the conduct of safety-related activities throughout the DoD nuclear weapon system's life-cycle; i.e., transportation activities in DoD Directive 4540.5 and security activities in DoD Directive 5210.41 (references (a) and (b)).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA325583
Entities
People
- Benjamin P Smith
Organizations
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Defense Programs