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demonstration or analysis is required, then the AFNWC/NCS will issue the Nuclear Compatibility Certification Statement (FIGURE 1, Blocks 10 and 11). If testing is required to satisfy certification requirements, the AFNWC/NCS will coordinate required tests and analysis with the appropriate test organizations (e.g., 49th Test & Evaluation Squadron, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO), etc.) and the DoE National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) as required (FIGURE 1, Block 4). If the results meet the standards and specifications, the Single Manager updates all the appropriate engineering documents and technical data (FIGURE 1, Block 5). The approval package provides the complete design analysis of all circuits, components, etc., needed to demonstrate compliance with the appropriate design criteria.
a. The AFNWC/NCS interfaces and coordinates with DoE/NNSA (via Sandia National Laboratory) through the weapons system POG to obtain or update the Major Assembly Release (MAR) and/or Aircraft Compatibility Control Drawing (ACCD) and/or CC Drawing as appropriate. DoE/NNSA will document the initial release or update to the nuclear weapon MAR, CC Drawing, and ACCD, as appropriate (FIGURE 1, Block 6).
b. The MAJCOM reviews the CRP for requirements to test and/or analyze the need for a Flight and or Safe Separation Clearance test. If further testing is required the MAJCOM will coordinate with the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office/Aircraft System Program Office (SPO) to provide the appropriate flight clearance and safe separation certification (FIGURE 1, Blocks 7 and 8).
c. Once the required tests and analyses have been completed, and the results comply with the standards and specifications, the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office submits a Clearance/Safe Separation Certification letter to the Single Manager. The Single Manager updates the appropriate -1 Technical Orders with flight clearance and safe separation certification results. The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office or applicable aircraft Single Manager will also initiate updates to other appropriate aircraft technical orders and flight manuals (FIGURE 1, Block 9).
d. Upon completion of all actions identified in the CRP for compatibility certification, the AFNWC/NCSS will provide the Nuclear Compatibility Certification Statement to the AFNWC/NCS (FIGURE 1, Blocks 10 and 11).
4.7.2 ICBM Compatibility Certification.
Compatibility Certification for ICBMs is similar to that for aircraft systems as it certifies the equipment item or weapon system meets mechanical and electrical compatibility requirements between the delivery vehicle and the nuclear weapon. ICBM Compatibility Certification is the responsibility of the ICBM NCM in coordination with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Interface and coordination with Weapons Systems Division and DoE/NNSA is required to obtain the MAR, if necessary (FIGURE 1, Block 6). Any special testing or analysis necessary to complete the compatibility certification will be identified in the Certification Requirements Plan. After all compatibility certification requirements have been met, the ICBM NCM, in coordination with AFGSC, will issue the Nuclear Compatibility Certification Statement and provide it to the AFNWC/NCS.
5. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Scope.
If a determination is made that a nuclear system requires nuclear compatibility certification, analysis and/or testing must be accomplished to evaluate and establish the system's nuclear compatibility certification (reference Appendix B). The responsible agency to ensure these
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