scope:

Scope and Applicability.

This instruction is applicable to all Navy commands that have nuclear weapons (NW) capability under their cognizance or are assigned responsibility for supporting the NNDM, including responsibility for operations, manning, training, life cycle support, development or acquisition for NW, NW systems or Navy nuclear command, control and communications (NC3-N) (NW, NW systems and NC3-N systems, henceforth termed "NNDM systems"), per reference (a). Nuclear command and control and employment planning authorities and responsibilities remain as previously delegated to operational commanders.

Purpose.

To assign responsibilities and establish supported and supporting relationships among Navy organizations that support the Navy Nuclear Deterrence Mission (NNDM), including assignment of a single flag officer with responsibility to conduct end-to-end assessments of the Navy's current and projected integrated ability to execute the NNDM. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.