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The purpose of Nuclear Certified Equipment is to ensure what?

• Equipment & Personnel are certified editor conducting nuclear operations

• Equipment meets stringent safety and reliability standards for nuclear operations.

• All components function correctly under nuclear conditions without failure.

What are the 2 major elements of certifications

• Design & Operational Certification

• Engineering & Functional Certification

• Technical & Compliance Certification

• Safety & Performance Certification

Which certification relates to equipment such as nuclear weapons or weapons systems

• Design

• Operational

• Weaponry

• Personnel

Which certification relates to personal programs to ensure unit personnel are qualified to perform the mission

• Design

• Operational

• Weaponry

• Personnel

What are the components of Design Certification

• Nuclear & Safety Design, Weapon Systems Safety Rules, Technical Orders & Compatibility

• Qualification Training, Personnel Reliability Program, Nuclear Surety Training & Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection

• Material Selection, Component Reliability, Software Validation & Safety Assessments

• Structural Integrity, Environmental Qualification, Performance Standards & Regulatory Approval

What are the components of Operational Certification

• Nuclear & Safety Design, Weapon Systems Safety Rules, Technical Orders & Compatibility

• Qualification Training, Personnel Reliability Program, Nuclear Surety Training & Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection

• Material Selection, Component Reliability, Software Validation & Safety Assessments

• Structural Integrity, Environmental Qualification, Performance Standards & Regulatory Approval

What are the types of Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE)

• Vehicles

• Aerospace Ground Equipment

• Munitions Material Handling Equipment

• Satellites

• Nuclear Power Reactors

____ is a flag word used to identify nuclear weapon system deficiency trends

• Dull Sword

• Nuclear Unsatisfactory

• Deficiency

• Quality Deficiency

Deficiency Reporting can result in?

• Decertification & Restriction of use

• Operational Delays & Mission Impact

• Increased Maintenance & Inspection Requirements

• Equipment Modifications & Performance Improvements

____ are required when failure, defects or non-conforming conditions are discovered

• Product Quality Deficiency Reports

• Deficiency Reporting

• Personnel Reliability Program

• Master Nuclear Certified List