AFI91-116 — Safety Rules For Long-term Storage And Maintenance Operations For Nuclear Weapons

AFI91-116 governs safety rules for long-term storage and maintenance operations involving nuclear weapons, systems, and related facilities.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-116
  • Title: SAFETY RULES FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS
  • Date: 2024-12-04

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AFI91-116 covers general and specific safety guidance, security criteria, personnel reliability, nuclear identification, weapon configuration, exercises, transportation, and storage. It requires certified procedures and personnel, limits personnel involved in operations, and establishes controls for storage, maintenance, testing, and movement.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and nuclear certified equipment, facilities involved with nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, and radioactive materialsrelated program.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear weapon safety rules
  • Nuclear weapon storage
  • Nuclear weapon maintenance
  • Personnel Reliability Assurance Program
  • Nuclear identification
  • Approved weapon configuration
  • Permissive action link procedures
  • Cargo aircraft logistics movement

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