| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Series | AFI |
| Publication date | 2023-04-20 (3.4 years ago) |
| Status | Current |
| Proponent / OPR | AF/SE |
| Source of record | AF e-Publishing |
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This Instruction establishes the process for planning, executing, safeguarding, and tracking Unauthorized Launch, Threat Mitigation, and Launch Action Studies in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 3150.02, DoD Nuclear Weapons Surety Program. The Air Force studies fielded nuclear weapon systems to determine vulnerabilities and identify countermeasures to evolving unauthorized launch (UL) threats to maximize nuclear surety.
This revision clarified the assignment limitati ons for military, civilian, and contractor personnel who have had access to the Unauthorized Launch Program. Paragraphs 2.2, 2.9, 5.1, 6.1, and 6.3 have been rewritten to identify, document, and track personnel involved in this program. Additionally, administrative changes have been made throughout the document
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