AFMCMD421 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
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AFMCMD421 defines the AFNWC mission, identifies the directorates under its command, and assigns nuclear mission responsibilities. It requires compliance with the publication and establishes duties involving nuclear capabilities, NC3, nuclear materiel management, MILCON, and certification.
Applies to: This instruction applies to AFMC Regular Air Force (RegAF).
Deliver nuclear capabilities warfighters use every day to deter our adversaries and assure our allies. (paragraph 1)
The AFNWC Commander is responsible to the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). (paragraph 2)
Responsible for developing necessary solutions to acquire, sustain, recapitalize, and modernize nuclear warfighting capabilities to ensure safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapon systems and related nuclear-certified systems in support of the President, as well as supporting warfighter operational objectives. (paragraph 3)
Assigned direct support authority to facilitate and synchronize the NMM across AFMC, to include including direct communication with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) at all levels regarding NMM. (paragraph 3)
Executes nuclear certification of Air Force and allied delivery systems and support equipment. (paragraph 3)