DODD 3150.8-M 02/22/05
NUCLEAR WEAPON ACCIDENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES (NARP)
| Organization: | DODD |
| Publication Date: | 22 February 2005 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 342 |
scope:
In addition to the purpose stated in the Foreword of this Manual, this Manual outlines the current policies and planning that set forth the responsibilities and procedures for DoD forces and provides information for the DOE/NNSA when preparing for and responding to a nuclear weapon accident.
The procedures set out in this Manual comply with policy in reference (a) and DOE Orders 5530.1A, 5530.2, 5530.3, 5530.4, and 5530.5 (references (j) through (n)).
Where appropriate, standardizing and coordinating DoD and DOE/NNSA procedures and methods for responding to a nuclear weapon accident under reference (d), reference (e) and, the Initial National Response Plan (reference (o)) shall be used.
This Manual provides a framework for DoD forces and DOE/NNSA elements responding to nuclear weapon accidents where neither the Department of Defense nor the DOE/NNSA is the LFA under reference (e) or other interagency support agreements and emergency response plans.
This Manual provides general guidelines for DoD forces and DOE/NNSA elements responding to a U.S. nuclear weapon accident on foreign territory.
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