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Purpose. To implement reference (a) providing policy and guidance for administration of the Nuclear Weapon Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) and amplifying the provisions of references (b) through (g) pertaining to the selection and evaluation of personnel assigned to duties involving nuclear weapons. This instruction is a substantial revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability. The PRP is applicable to Department of the Navy (DON) active duty, reserves, civilian personnel and contractor employees of units possessing nuclear weapons or Nuclear Command and Control systems and equipment, and any activity identified as a "nuclear capable activity" by reference (b), and/or when in training leading to assignment to PRP positions. Enclosure (2) lists typical PRP positions.

Although strict adherence to PRP procedures during transition to war or during wartime may be impractical, particularly in a combat theater, the intent of PRP policy will apply. Commanding officers, while not encumbered with the administrative controls of the PRP, must continue to apply their best professional judgment and select only the most trusted individuals to perform nuclear weapon duties.