AR 50-5 — Nuclear Surety
AR 50-5 governs the Army Nuclear Surety Program, the Nuclear Personnel Reliability Program, and related evaluations and inspections.
- Publication number: AR 50-5
- Title: NUCLEAR SURETY
- Date: 06/15/2026
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers nuclear surety safeguards, personnel certification, two-person teams, nuclear surety inspections, and issue resolution. It also requires internal controls to be tested and evaluated at least once every 5 years.
Topics covered
- Nuclear Personnel Reliability Program
- Nuclear Surety Program
- Nuclear surety evaluations and inspections
- Two-person teams
- Nuclear weapons and special nuclear material
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of the Army Nuclear Surety Program?
The intent of the Army Nuclear Surety Program is to prevent nuclear weapons and SNM involved in accidents or incidents from producing a nuclear yield and to mitigate the release of dangerous radioactivity. (paragraph 1-6)
Who is responsible for the safety of nuclear weapons and special nuclear material?
All personnel working in and around nuclear weapons and SNM are responsible for the safety of the associated material, systems, and devices. (paragraph 1-6)
What is required for a two-person team?
A two-person team consists of at least two personnel, authorized and verified by their commander or mission director, and meet the listed intent and requirements. (paragraph 1-6)
How must deficiencies found during internal control evaluations be handled?
Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained and corrective action identified in supporting documentation. (paragraph 2-6)