BLOCK 8: NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE - Unit 4: Introduction to Nuclear Enterprise (complete)

Question 1

Consists of the people, organizations, processes, procedures, and systems that are used to conduct, execute, and support nuclear operations and forces. Includes the infrastructure and life-cycle activities for nuclear weapons, delivery platforms, and supporting systems; intellectual and technical competencies; and a cultural mindset that ensures sustainable, responsive, safe, reliable, and secure Air Force nuclear deterrence capabilities.

Answer 1

NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE

Our responsibility is to ensure we are competent when dealing with nuclear materials, as well as to ensure workers being exposed to these nuclear materials are safe and protected.

Question 2

Radiation resulting from radioactive materials (RAM) associated with current nuclear weapons maintenance operations, residual RAM from legacy maintenance, nuclear weapons accident/incidents, and nuclear reactors.

Answer 2

INTRINSIC RADIATION

Question 3

One of the most important and unique roles BE plays in the Nuclear Enterprise is the __________ and _______________ of intrinsic radiation.

Answer 3

DETECTION and MONITORING

Most bases do not have any sources of intrinsic radiation within their fences; however, Global Strike Command bases deal with intrinsic radiation on a daily basis.

Question 4

Temporary storage provided for classified shipment transporters at DOD facilities in order to ensure safety and security of nuclear material and/or nonnuclear classified material.

Answer 4

SAFE HAVEN

Question 5

A nuclear weapons accident that could create the risk of an outbreak of war but meets one of the following: accidental or unauthorized launching of a nuclear weapon system, accidental nuclear detonation, non-nuclear detonation or burning of a nuclear weapon, or jettison of a nuclear weapon.

Answer 5

BROKEN ARROW

This is actually COD fan art lol

Question 6

In addition to the intrinsic radiation role, BE also plays a role during __________ of nuclear enterprise assets.

Answer 6

INSPECTIONS

Question 7

The second role BE plays in the nuclear enterprise is that of ____________________.

Answer 7

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

There are a number of different events that can occur with a nuclear weapon which results in BE personnel responding, such as the Faded Giant and Broken Arrow.

Question 8

A radiological incident involving a nuclear reactor system that poses a hazard to life, health, or property.

Answer 8

FADED GIANT

Question 9

The most concerning incident for national security is the _______________, in which we are primarily concerned with radioactive contamination (regardless of whether a nuclear detonation has occurred).

Answer 9

BROKEN ARROW

Question 10

The primary reference used during Broken Arrow responses is ____________________.

Answer 10

DoD 3150.08, Nuclear Accident Response Procedures (NARP)

This manual outlines the current policies and planning that set the responsibilities and procedures for DoD forces and provides information for the Federal Departments (i.e., DoD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Energy (DOE)) when preparing for and responding to a nuclear weapon accident.

Question 11

The NARP breaks down a nuclear weapons accident into five phases of local response:

Answer 11

1. Notification and Deployment
2. Initial Response
3. Consolidation
4. Weapons Recovery Operations
5. Site Remediation

Question 12

Primary activities during the Consolidation phase of local response are focused on:

Answer 12

• Controlling the spread of contamination
• Minimizing health and safety risks to the public and response personnel
• Determining extent of contamination

Question 13

Reference considered the playbook when responding to any nuclear weapons accident.

Answer 13

DoD 3150.08, Nuclear Accident Response Procedures (NARP)

Question 14

This survey is used to determine the exposure rate levels around the site of incident and the extent of ground contamination; it will delineate surface contamination and provide an accurate site picture for responders, and site remediation planning (the fifth phase of response).

Answer 14

EIGHT-LEG SURVEY

Performed by Emergency Management personnel in conjunction with BE personnel. It is performed during the response to a nuclear weapons accident.

Question 15

Survey designed to determine the presence of alpha and beta radiation on the ground, and gamma radiation measurements with a general layout of the locations for measurements depicted as shown with the point of the triangle being the incident location.

Answer 15

TEN-POINT SURVEY

Question 16

The Environmental Sampling appendix of the NARP states that air sampling is conducted to _______________________________, either from the initial release or from resuspension of material.

Answer 16

DETERMINE AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION

Question 17

Ideally, multiple air samplers would be utilized _______________ of the hazard, in accordance with the ten-point strategy.

Answer 17

DOWNWIND

Question 18

At times, placing samplers near the hazard, especially if involving a nuclear weapon, may be impractical. The BE response Team Chief should then consult with the _______________ to adjust the placement of the samplers.

Answer 18

INCIDENT COMMANDER