scope:

This instruction applies to all U.S . Navy commands, activities, units, and forces having responsibility for custody, operations. life cycle support. development, acquisition, or security of nuclear weapons (NW ) or NW systems. This instruction provides safety guidance pertaining to all NW and NW systems for which the DON has operational, custodial, or developmental responsibility . It also focuses on the accountability and responsibility of NW capable operating units, and NW systems safety, security and reliability. Spec ific emphasis is placed on aggressively implementing and completing corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.

Purpose . To promulgate the overarch ing guidance for the Department of the Navy (DON) Nuclear Weapons Systems Safety Program (NWSSP) per all applicable instructions, directives, and procedures found in references (a) through (x) and enclosures (2) through (8) .