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10 U.S.C. § 9040

Title 10 Chapter 905 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 9040. Oversight of nuclear deterrence mission

  • (a) 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) 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.

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