Nuclear Surety Personnel Reliability Program
The Nuclear Surety Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is an important part of the overall nuclear surety mission. It is designed to ensure that personnel involved in nuclear operations are reliable and capable of performing their duties without endangering the safety and security of the public. This article will discuss the history of the PRP, its purpose, and the regulations governing its implementation.
History of the PRP
The PRP was initially developed in 1970 by the Department of Defense (DoD) in response to the need for a reliable personnel reliability system for nuclear weapons operations. In the early 1980s, the DoD adopted the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) as the standard for all nuclear surety operations. The PRP was designed to ensure personnel involved in nuclear operations were reliable, trustworthy, and capable of performing their duties without endangering the safety and security of the public.
Purpose of the PRP
The primary purpose of the PRP is to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of personnel involved in nuclear operations. The PRP is intended to identify personnel who pose a risk to safety and security, as well as those who are capable of performing their duties in a reliable and trustworthy manner. The PRP is also intended to provide a means of monitoring personnel performance and providing corrective action when necessary.
Regulations Governing the PRP
The PRP is governed by a number of regulations, including DoD Directive 5210.41, DoD Instruction 5210.41, DoD Directive 5210.53, and DoD Instruction 5210.53, as well as applicable regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The regulations outline the requirements for the implementation and management of the PRP, including the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in the program, the actions that must be taken to ensure personnel reliability, and the standards for personnel selection, training, and evaluation.
Conclusion
The PRP is an important part of the overall nuclear surety mission. It is designed to ensure that personnel involved in nuclear operations are reliable and capable of performing their duties without endangering the safety and security of the public. The PRP is governed by a number of regulations, which outline the requirements for its implementation and management.
References
Department of Defense. (2017). DoD Directive 5210.41. Washington, DC: DoD.
Department of Defense. (2017). DoD Instruction 5210.41. Washington, DC: DoD.
Department of Defense. (2017). DoD Directive 5210.53. Washington, DC: DoD.
Department of Defense. (2017). DoD Instruction 5210.53. Washington, DC: DoD.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2020). Regulations. Retrieved from https://www.nrc.gov/regulations.html