MIL-STD-1822 Nuclear Compatibility Certification Of Nuclear Weapon Systems, Subsystems And Support EquipmentThis document describes standard practices for nuclear compatibility certification of nuclear weapon systems excluding nuclear facilities. Nuclear weapon system compatibility certification authority is derived from the 1953 Atomic Energy Commission AEC/Department of Defense DoD Memorandum of Agreement MOA and restated within numerous DoD and Air Force AF directives.

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environments as specified in the STS and MCs. Limitations will be identified and provided for inclusion in the MAR.

5.3    Basis and documentation.

The analyses of the weapon system shall be based on the system, subsystem, and end item specifications  and  qualified  system  operating  parameters.     The  supporting  analyses  are required  for,  and  shall  be  documented  in,  the  appropriate  engineering  reports  (mechanical, electrical, and aerodynamics).

5.4    Guidelines for analyses and tests.

The  data  from  analyses  and  tests  of  systems,  subsystems,  components,  and  equipment  are necessary  to  evaluate  nuclear  compatibility.   Qualitative  and  quantitative  analyses  and  tests provide  a  basis  for  the  nuclear  compatibility  evaluations.     Analyses  and  tests  must  be compatible  with  the  concepts  used  within  the  system,  such  as  information  control,  energy control, etc.

5.5    Use of specifications and standards.

When  military  specifications  or  standards  exist  that  satisfy  nuclear  compatibility  certification requirements, the analysis and test requirements may be met by showing those specifications or standards have been met.

5.6    Tailoring of tests.

When operational needs differ significantly from the test requirements of a military specification or standard, the test requirements shall be changed to reflect operational requirements.

5.7    Non-specialized support equipment.

Non-specialized equipment  (aircraft  tie-downs,  trailers, general "dual use"  support  equipment, etc.)  shall  be  evaluated  for  nuclear  compatibility  adequacy  according  to  the  appropriate standards, specifications, and designated tests.

6.      NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1    Intended use.

This  document  is  intended  for  use  in  the  procurement  or  modification  of  Air  Force  nuclear weapon systems, subsystems and support equipment.

6.2    Acquisition requirements.

Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a.   Title, number, and date of this standard.

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