10 USC 9040 - Oversight of nuclear deterrence mission

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 19, 2025

§ 9040.

Oversight of nuclear deterrence mission

(a)

Oversight of Nuclear Deterrence Mission.—

Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force shall be responsible for overseeing the safety, security, reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force.

(b)

Deputy Chief of Staff.—

Not later than March 1, 2016, the Chief of Staff shall designate a Deputy Chief of Staff to carry out the following duties:

(1)

Provide direction, guidance, integration, and advocacy regarding the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force.

(2)

Conduct monitoring and oversight activities regarding the safety, security, reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force.

(3)

Conduct periodic comprehensive assessments of all aspects of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force and provide such assessments to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

(Added Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XVI, § 1652(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1121, § 8040; renumbered § 9040, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 806(c), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833.)

cite as: 10 USC 9040