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OPNAVINST 8110.18E — DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NUCLEAR WEAPON SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM

OPNAVINST 8110.18E is listed as current Current
in the DON Issuances (DONI) catalog as of our last index refresh (2026-08-23). Status is mirrored from that catalog, re-checked weekly — every change is logged.
BranchU.S. Navy
SeriesOPNAVINST
Publication date2022-09-16 (3.9 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRN00NW
Source of recordDON Issuances (DONI)

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What this publication covers

This instruction provides safety guidance pertaining to all nuclear weapons and the nuclear weapons system for which the DON has operational, custodial or developmental responsibility. It also focuses on the accountability and re sponsibility of nuclear capable operating units and nuclear weapons ystem safety, security, control and reliability. Specific emphasis is placed on aggressively implementing and completing corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
This instruction applies to all United States (U.S.) Navy commands, activities, units and forces having responsibility for custody, operations, life cycle su pport, development, acquisition or security of nuclear weapons or the nuclear weapons system.
— OPNAVINST 8110.18E, paragraph 3, p.1

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