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SECRET//Restricted Data-CNWDI | Advanced Weapons Operators Course (AWOC) : DNWS NW 112, USN S-140-0002 | The Advanced Weapons Operators Course (AWOC) a is a two-day course that covers basic nuclear weapons design and effects, the evolution of nuclear policy, and the nuclear enterprise. Students also get S//RD-CNWDI tour of the Nuclear Weapons Instructional Museum (NWIM). The purpose of the course is to assist the nuclear weapons community by shaping and educating the next generation of operators and their understanding of nuclear deterrence and the US Nuclear Enterprise. | Military and government civilians | In residence - 4x / yr | 2 days (16 hrs) |
Unclassified | Applied Radiological Response Techniques Level 1 (ARRT-1): DNWS NR200DL; USA DNWS-RO27 | A distance learning course exploring the basic theory of radiation sciences and concepts of radiological response field application. Course material covers radioactivity, detection principles, applied calculations, control measres, and survey planning. Completion is required to attend ARRT-2. | Response technicians for radiological response | Online/ Distance Learning | 16 hrs |
Unclassified | Applied Radiological Response Techniques Level 2 (ARRT-2): DNWS NR 401; USA DNWS-RO27; USN S-140-0013; NM DPS NM15510 | ARRT-2 is an applications follow-on course to ARRT-1 theory focusing on applied radiological problem solving methods. Approximately 20 percent of the course is based in detector laboratories while the remaining course time is used to experience actual hands-on radiological experiences and interpretation of survey data. Attendees should bring appropriate dress for outdoor activities. | Individuals or small teams with a radiological response mission | In residence - 6x / yr | 5 days (40 hrs) |
Unclassified | Applied Radiological Response Techniques Level 3 (ARRT-3): USN S-140-0014 | Advanced exercise for incident response organizations requiring an environment in which to practice technical capabilities against unknown radiological situations. An open format of field exercises is used to test a unit's techniques, tactics, and procedures against a radiological incident. This course focuses on real-world team exercises. DNWS staff will design scenarios to meet the clients need. | Incident response organizations that require an environment to practice technical capabilities against unknown radiological situations | In residence - 3x / yr | 5 days (40 hrs) |
Classified (SECRET//CNWDI) | Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS): NW130 | Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS) Training is a three-day course that provides prospective and current DIAMONDS users hands-on familiarization training with the national nuclear stockpile's sole accountability database. Content of this course outlines current practices for generation, process, and submission of nuclear accountability transactions in the DIAMONDS system, as well as, the incorporation of DOD nuclear weapons accountability policies and procedures. Students should already be familiar with nuclear accountability transactions outside of DIAMONDS. | Air Force, Navy, and Army active duty and civilians | By request only | 3 days (24 hrs) |
Unclassified | Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP):DNWS NI101DL | The DOD Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) course is designed to introduce baseline DOD PRP fundamentals and concepts to personnel who are assigned duty involving nuclear weapons or nuclear command and control systems. The course addresses PRP concepts, roles, responsibilities, and processes in support of nuclear surety and further explains these concepts in relationship to real-world scenarios. | PRP monitors, Certifying Officials, Competent Medical Authorities, and Reviewing Officials | Online/ Distance Learning | 12 hrs |
Unclassified | Introduction to Radiological and Nuclear Incident Response (IRNIR): DNWS NR 100; USN S-140-0008; DHS DOD-001-COMM; NM DPS NM180524 | IRNIR is a two-day awareness-level course that provides instruction on basic radiation science; fundamentals of nuclear weapons and radiological dispersal devices; radiological terrorism; medical and psychological effects of radiation exposure; crisis communication; radiation hazards, detection equipment, personal protective equipment, and decontamination; and Federal incident response. This course may also be brought to your organization via a mobile training team. | DOD Active, Guard, and Reserve first and second responders; Federal, state, and local responders and emergency managers. | In residence; MTT available upon request | 2 days (16 hrs) |
Classified | Joint CWMD Planning Course (JCPC) | CPC introduces students to US Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DOD) policy, strategy, doctrine, and planning related to CWMD. The course teaches students to recognize CWMD equities in an operational context and demonstrates how to incorporate them into the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP). The first half of the course focuses on the three lines of effort (prevent acquisition, contain and reduce threats, and respond to crises) and the four CWMD Activities with their supporting tasks identified in the DoD Strategy for Countering WMD and joint doctrine. The second half of the course takes students through select areas of the JOPP and merges CWMD and JOPP concepts through a series of facilitator-led, small-group planning exercises. | Military: E7E9, O3O6, civilian equivalent | By request only | 5 days (40 hrs) |
Classified | Joint DOD-DOE Nuclear Surety Executive Course (JNSEC): DNWS NW201 and NW210M; USAF JBOZD32E1DOODA; USN S-140-0003 | The Joint DOD-DOE Nuclear Surety Exec's Course (JNSEC) is an executive -level program offering an overview of safety, security, and C3 aspects of the US nuclear weapons program. | Senior military and Federal employees | In residence - 4x / yr; Mobile Training Team - 2x / yr | In residence - 2 days (16 hrs) @ DNWS w/ NWIM tour; MTT - 1 Day (8 hrs) in D.C. area |
Classified | Joint Nuclear Explosive Ordnance Disposal (JNEODC): USAF J5AZO3E871 00DA; DNWS-NR-250; USA DNWS-R006; USN S-140-0011; USMC F04L2Y1 | Provides detailed sustainment training for EOD technicians when responding to nuclear weapons accidents as part of the initial response force. The program focuses on nuclear weapons hazards, stockpile safety features and safeguards, weapons development, and response to a nuclear weapon accident/incident. | EOD personnel | In residence - 6x / yr | 5 days (40 hrs) |