Associated Technical Areas

DOE-STD-3015-2001

2.1.22 The candidate must have knowledge of the requirements for the safe offsite and

onsite transportation of nuclear explosives. The candidate shall be able to:

Discuss the scope and content of the applicable NES master studies that

address over-the-road transportation and on-site transportation of nuclear

explosives.

Describe hazards associated with the design and construction of vehicles

authorized to transport nuclear explosives and the positive measures to

control hazards.

Discuss the tie-down requirements for nuclear explosives during offsite and

onsite transportation.

2.2

Associated Technical Areas

2.2.1 The candidate must have knowledge of the radiological and equipment hazards

associated with nuclear explosives and their potential impact on NES. The

candidate shall be able to:

Discuss the radiological characteristics and related hazards from the following

materials used in nuclear explosives/weapons:

Uranium

Plutonium

Tritium

Identify the hazards from each of the following features of nuclear explosive

design:

Spin rockets

Retarding devices

Pre-flight controllers

Boosting device

2.2.2 The candidate must have knowledge of DOE Order 5480.21, Unreviewed Safety

Questions, with respect to its impact on NEOs and associated activities and

facilities. The candidate shall be able to:

Discuss the reasons for performing an Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ)

determination.

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