Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC) (DNWS-NW110)(v.3)

Issued by Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School

The course objective is to provide an overview of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program including issues and challenges facing the program today. It specifically covers the functional areas of nuclear weapons fundamentals, effects, stockpile issues, safety, security, operational effectiveness, and proliferation concerns. A tour of the classified Nuclear Weapons Instructional Museum is also included. Students cannot receive credit for DTRA-0019 Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC-MTT).

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Months

Additional Details

Skills

Emergency Management
Fire and Emergency Services
Homeland Security

Earning Criteria

The methods of assessment include examinations, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, discussion, lectures.