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Title: Nuclear accident and incident public affairs (pa) guidance

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5059515

This Directive reissues reference (a) DoD Directive 5230.16 to update DoD policy, responsibilities, and procedures for the prompt release of information to the public in the interest of public safety, and to prevent public alarm in the event of accidents or significant incidents involving nuclear weapons or nuclear components, radioactive material, nuclear weapon launch or transport vehicles (when a nuclear weapon is aboard), or nuclear reactors under DoD control. It updates DoD policy, responsibilities, and procedures during an improvised nuclear device (IND) incident.

Research Organization:
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs), Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
5059515
Report Number(s):
AD-A-275189/9/XAB; DODD-5230.16
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Supersedes AD-A272 270
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English