AR 10-16 — U.s. Army Nuclear And Countering Weapons Of Mass Destruction Agency
AR 10-16 governs the mission and functions of the U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency.
- Publication number: AR 10-16
- Title: U.S. ARMY NUCLEAR AND COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AGENCY
- Date: 08/29/2019
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 10-16 establishes USANCA as a field operating agency of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G 3/5/7. It addresses nuclear and CWMD expertise, CBRN support, nuclear operations, the Army Reactor Program, and officer development, and assigns duties to Army leaders and the USANCA Director.
Topics covered
- Nuclear and CWMD expertise
- CBRN support
- Nuclear operations
- Nuclear weapons effects
- Army Reactor Program
- Nuclear and counterproliferation officers
Questions and answers
What mission does USANCA perform?
The USANCA provides nuclear and countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) expertise and analysis to operational and strategic headquarters in order to increase the Army's lethality and survivability in ground combat. (paragraph 6)
When does USANCA deploy Nuclear Employment Augmentation Teams?
On order, deploys Nuclear Employment Augmentation Teams (NEAT) to support Army and/or Joint force commanders (JFCs). (paragraph 6)
What must the DCS, G 3/5/7 do about Army CWMD policies?
Develop Army CWMD policies consistent with U.S. Government (USG) national strategies in order to provide trained and ready forces capable of supporting CWMD missions. (paragraph 1)
What must the Surgeon General coordinate concerning CBRN exposures?
Coordinate with the Director, USANCA on all matters relating to the personal health effects from CBRN exposures including medical pretreatment, treatment, diagnostic/biodosimetry, tracking, and recording. (paragraph 2)
How are nuclear, CWMD, and CBRN issues coordinated during Army staffing?
All nuclear, CWMD, and CBRN issues within the Army will be coordinated with USANCA during Army staffing. (paragraph 3)