Which conditions are reportable as a DULL SWORD event?

Which conditions are reportable as a DULL SWORD event?

• A. A WSSR violation
• B. A failure of an intrusion detection system
• C. Damage to support equipment listed on the Master Nuclear Certification List (MNCL)
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

DULL SWORD events are reporting conditions that could affect safety, security, or reliability of nuclear weapons in custody, and they trigger prompt notification and investigation. A WSSR violation signals a lapse in mandated safety controls, so it’s something that must be reported to prevent or address a potential unsafe situation. A failure of an intrusion detection system removes a key layer of security monitoring, creating a vulnerability that should be escalated and investigated. Damage to support equipment listed on the Master Nuclear Certification List affects the tools and systems that enable safe handling and operation of the weapons, so it also warrants formal reporting. Because each of these conditions fits the criteria for DULL SWORD reporting, all of the above are reportable events.

DULL SWORD events are reporting conditions that could affect safety, security, or reliability of nuclear weapons in custody, and they trigger prompt notification and investigation. A WSSR violation signals a lapse in mandated safety controls, so it’s something that must be reported to prevent or address a potential unsafe situation. A failure of an intrusion detection system removes a key layer of security monitoring, creating a vulnerability that should be escalated and investigated. Damage to support equipment listed on the Master Nuclear Certification List affects the tools and systems that enable safe handling and operation of the weapons, so it also warrants formal reporting. Because each of these conditions fits the criteria for DULL SWORD reporting, all of the above are reportable events.