NPFC - DOD D 5210.42
NUCLEAR WEAPONS PERSONNEL RELIABILITY PROGRAM (PRP)
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 16 October 2006 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 6 |
scope:
APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
This Instruction applies to:
The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").
DoD military and civilian personnel assigned to PRP positions or in training for assignment to PRP positions.
The provisions of this Instruction shall be included in and made applicable to all applicable contracts involving nuclear-related duties.
REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE
This Instruction:
Reissues Reference (a) as a DoD Instruction under the authority of Reference (b) and the guidance in Reference (c) and updates policy and responsibilities for the management of the DoD Nuclear Weapons PRP.
Identifies the standards of individual reliability for personnel performing duties associated with nuclear weapons or nuclear command and control systems and equipment.
Requires the selection and retention of only those personnel who are emotionally stable and physically capable and who have demonstrated reliability and professional competence. Individuals who do not meet or maintain program standards shall not be selected for or retained in the PRP or assigned duties associated with nuclear weapons.
Continues to authorize Reference (d) and implementing PRP guidance.
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