Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC MTT) (DVWS-NW110M)(v.2)

Issued by Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School

The course objective is to provide instruction on the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program, issues and challenges facing the program today. Functional areas of nuclear weapons fundamentals, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons issues, themes of safety, security, operational effectiveness, and proliferation concerns. Students cannot receive credit for DTRA-0011 Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC).

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.