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Movement of nuclear weapons by noncombat delivery vehicles. Directive

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6908172

The Directive establishes the policy and criteria for the movement of nuclear weapons and nuclear components, except Limited Life Components, by noncombat delivery vehicles and the minimum safety standards required during such movement. It assigns responsibility for the publication of joint manuals prescribing uniform standards and criteria for inspections prior to nuclear weapon movement missions; and nuclear weapon custody and accountability procedures. The Directive incorporates current procedures of DoD Directive 4545.3 and DoD Instruction 4540.4, which are hereby canceled.

Research Organization:
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Atomic Energy), Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
6908172
Report Number(s):
PB-90-197229/XAB; DOD-D--4540.5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English