unauthorized weapons employment. It provides this assurance through
the correlation of a variety of Army functions and activities within
existing command and staff structures.
The major nuclear surety
program activities relating to transportation are--
logistical considerations.
certification of the personnel reliability.
NUCLEAR MOVEMENT
The transportation officer must ensure movement of nuclear cargo by
the safest means and over the safest routes possible. Keep movement
to a minimum consistent with operational requirements.
Military airlift is the preferred mode of transport.
Surface
movement off military installations in CONUS is prohibited.
Prior
approval by the commander of the unified/specified command allows
overseas surface movement.
Consider the following when planning for a nuclear movement:
Known and potential hazards.
Current intelligence relating to movement route.
Type and mode of shipment.
Availability of security resources.
Available emergency assistance.
The unit providing transportation will ensure that--
the capability exists to meet required pick up and delivery
schedules.
adequate,
properly
inspected
transportation
equipment
is
available.
all personnel have been trained and meet personnel reliability
standards.
loading, tie down, and unloading are as prescribed in
appropriate publications.
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