DOD Instruction 5210.42: DOD Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Assurance

Among other notable sections is the list of “qualifying criteria” that must be met by “all military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned to nuclear weapons personnel reliability assurance positions.” These requirements include the following:

a. Be a U.S. citizen.

b. Have a security clearance, in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R. All individuals assigned to nuclear personnel reliability assurance positions will be subject to a position appropriate periodic reinvestigation every 5 years.

c. Be fully qualified in the U.S. nuclear weapons, NC2 systems, PCM and equipment, or SNM duty position.

d. Have reliability verified by the certifying official in accordance with DoDM 5210.42 prior to assignment.

e. Be continuously evaluated.

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i. Meet the following qualifying criteria:

(1) Be dependable, mentally alert, and technically proficient commensurate with their respective U.S. nuclear weapons, NC2 systems, PCM and equipment, or SNM duty requirements.

(2) Be flexible in adjusting to changes in the working environment, including ability to work in adverse or emergency situations.

(3) Have good social adjustment, emotional stability, personal integrity, sound judgment, and allegiance to the United States.

(4) Have a positive attitude toward U.S. nuclear weapons, NC2 systems, PCM and equipment, and SNM duty.