Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is a U.S. Air Force organization responsible for the lifecycle management, sustainment, and modernization of the service’s nuclear weapons systems and related infrastructure.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States Air Force organization
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nuclear weapons lifecycle management organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation | AFNWC ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
U.S. Department of Energy
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surface form:
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration ⓘ other Department of Defense organizations ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| ensures |
reliability of Air Force nuclear weapons systems
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safety of Air Force nuclear weapons systems ⓘ security of Air Force nuclear weapons systems ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
nuclear deterrence capabilities
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nuclear enterprise support ⓘ |
| hasDomain |
nuclear command, control, and communications
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nuclear infrastructure ⓘ nuclear weapons systems ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
acquisition program management for nuclear systems
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engineering support for nuclear weapons systems ⓘ logistics support for nuclear weapons systems ⓘ nuclear weapons system integration ⓘ nuclear weapons system modernization planning ⓘ nuclear weapons system sustainment planning ⓘ test and evaluation support for nuclear systems ⓘ |
| headquartersCity | Albuquerque, New Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| headquartersCountry | United States of America ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Kirtland Air Force Base ⓘ |
| headquartersState | New Mexico ⓘ |
| militaryBranch | United States Air Force ⓘ |
| mission | to deliver nuclear capabilities and ensure safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons systems for the Air Force ⓘ |
| operatedBy | United States Air Force ⓘ |
| oversees |
nuclear weapons system lifecycle management processes
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nuclear weapons system modernization programs ⓘ nuclear weapons system sustainment activities ⓘ |
| partOf | Air Force Materiel Command ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
nuclear command, control, and communications support systems
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nuclear delivery platform integration support ⓘ nuclear weapons surety support ⓘ nuclear weapons system acquisition support ⓘ |
| role |
lifecycle management of Air Force nuclear weapons systems
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management of nuclear-related infrastructure ⓘ modernization of Air Force nuclear weapons systems ⓘ sustainment of Air Force nuclear weapons systems ⓘ |
| supports |
Air Force Global Strike Command
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United States nuclear triad ⓘ United States strategic deterrence posture ⓘ |
| typeOfOrganization | center ⓘ |
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