Washington DC: 2018. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Wraps. [4], xvii, [1], 75 pages. Illustrations (most in color). On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of Defense James Mattis to initiate a new Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). The President made clear that his first priority is to protect the United States, allies, and partners. He also emphasized the requirement that the United States have modern, flexible, and resilient nuclear capabilities that are safe and secure until such a time as nuclear weapons can prudently be eliminated from the world. The United States remains committed to its efforts in support of the ultimate global elimination of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Nevertheless, global threat conditions have worsened markedly since the 2010 NPR, including increasing nuclear threats from potential adversaries. The United States faces a more advanced nuclear-threat environment than ever before, with dynamism in potential adversaries’ development and deployment programs for nuclear weapons and delivery systems. More

Washington DC: United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters, 2003. Presumed First Edition, First issuance thus. CD. CD is rectangular, approximately 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches, in a plastic pouch. Terminology. Acronyms. Name in ink on first page (i). Marked For Official Use Only but it is believed that this marking is now obsolete having been superseded by the marking Official Use Only and also due to the passage of time and publication of subsequent editions/versions. See DoD Directives 5400.7-R and 5200.1-R. For Official Use Only (FOUO) And Similar Designations. For Official Use Only (FOUO) is a document designation, not a classification. There is no national policy governing use of the For Official Use Only designation. DoD Directive 5400.7 defines For Official Use Only information as unclassified information that may be exempt from mandatory release to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It is believed this older publication has, in effect, been voluntarily released. Similar documents have been issued by the Defense Department with no control markings. The Nuclear Weapons Council was established in law, see 10 U.S. Code § 179 . The Nuclear Weapons Council is operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments: (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (2) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (3) The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy. (4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. (5) The Commander of the United States Strategic Command. More

Washington, DC: Office of the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Nuclear Matters, 2003. Third Edition [Stated]. Spiral bound. xiii, [1], 172, [6] pages. Illustrations. Terminology. Acronyms. Marked For Official Use Only but this marking is now obsolete (Per letter from DOD Nuclear Matters dated Dec. 13, 2017) . The Nuclear Weapons Council was established in law. The Nuclear Weapons Council is operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments: (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (2) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (3) The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy. (4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. (5) The Commander of the United States Strategic Command. This Handbook is intended to be an unofficial reference for matters related to the Nuclear Weapons Council and its associated organizations. This Handbook has been produced for use primarily by newly assigned Action Officers or other interested individuals who need to understand the mission and responsibilities of the Council and to become familiar with the rules and procedures associated with its functions. More

Washington, DC: Office of the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Nuclear Matters, 2003. Expanded and revised version, Wraps. xxix, [1], 210 pages with CD-ROM in pocket inside rear cover. Illustrations. Acronyms. General Terms and Definitions. List of relevant documents. Marked For Official Use Only but it is believed that this marking is now obsolete having been superseded by the marking Official Use Only and also due to the passage of time and publication of subsequent editions/versions. See DoD Directives 5400.7-R and 5200.1-R. For Official Use Only (FOUO) And Similar Designations. For Official Use Only (FOUO) is a document designation, not a classification. There is no national policy governing use of the For Official Use Only designation. DoD Directive 5400.7 defines For Official Use Only information as unclassified information that may be exempt from mandatory release to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It is believed this older publication has, in effect, been voluntarily released. Similar documents have been issued by the Defense Department with no control markings. The Nuclear Weapons Council was established in law, see 10 U.S. Code § 179 . The Nuclear Weapons Council is operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments: (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (2) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (3) The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy. (4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. (5) The Commander of the United States Strategic Command. More

Washington, DC: United States. Department of Defense, 1999. First Edition [stated]. Presumed First Printing. Trade paperback. xviii, 62 pages. Includes: Illustrations, Diagrams. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Cover has slight wear and soiling. Nuclear weapons life extension and countering nuclear threats will continue to be a central concern for the United States and the Department of Defense. The Department has identified the dual missions of sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent and countering the threat from nuclear terrorism and nuclear proliferation as among the most important for U.S. national security priorities. Nuclear Matters serves as the focal point for these missions within the Department of Defense. "To deter nuclear war and serve as last resort weapons of self-defense. In this sense, U.S. nuclear weapons are fundamental to our nation's security and have historically provided a deterrent against aggression and security assurance to U.S. allies. A robust, flexible, and survivable U.S. nuclear arsenal underpins the U.S. ability to deploy conventional forces worldwide; provides the Commander-in-Chief with credible response options to strengthen deterrence; and supports U.S. nonproliferation goals by extending deterrence to allies, thereby dissuading them from developing their own nuclear weapons." Secretary of Defense Mattis at his confirmation hearing, January, 2017. More

Washington, DC: United States. Department of Defense, 2008. 2008 Edition. Presumed first printing thus. Wraps. x, 258 p. Includes: illustrations, index. With CD. Some illustrations in color. Glossary. Acronym List. Reference List. The information contained herein was current as of October 2007. Nuclear Matters is the DoD focal point for the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, as well as for a wide range of nuclear counterterrorism and counterproliferation issues. Nuclear Matters is responsible for leading and integrating interagency efforts to ensure the continued credibility of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Its Mission is To ensure the continued credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the U.S. deterrent in order to deter nuclear and non-nuclear attack; assure U.S. allies and partners; achieve U.S. objectives if deterrence fails; and hedge against an uncertain future. More