ND-CBD COMPONENT OFFICES
NUCLEAR MATTERS
Nuclear Matters serves as the focal point for DoW activities and initiatives related to the dual missions of sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent and countering the threat from nuclear terrorism and nuclear proliferation. In this capacity, the ODASW(NM) also serves as a primary point of contact for Congress, the interagency, and the public. The ODASW(NM) also provides staff support to the Nuclear Weapons Council and the Security and Incidence Response Council as well as their subordinate committees. The office is comprised of representatives from all areas of the nuclear community, to include the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Energy via the National Nuclear Security Agency, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, the Kansas City National Security Campus, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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CBRN Defense
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for CBRN Defense (DASW(CBRND)), on behalf of ASD(ND-CBD), oversees the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP), which develops chemical and biological defense capabilities for the entire Joint Force. DASW(CBRND) provides the CBDP’s strategic guidance, manages the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process, and oversees research, development, and acquisition activities. Additional responsibilities include leading the CBDP’s interagency and international cooperation and ensuring consistent and effective strategic messaging with key stakeholders. DASW(CBRND) also serves as the principal advisor to ASD(ND-CBD) on chemical and biological defense issues.
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CWMD Policy
The mission of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Policy is to support the Under Secretary of War for Policy and Assistant Secretary of War for Space Policy by developing strategies, informing policies, and conducting oversight of nuclear deterrence policy and arms control, as well as developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies and policies of all Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction policy issues, to include preventing the proliferation of WMD-related materials; the DOW Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program; and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense.
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DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is the only Department of War organization focused exclusively on countering and deterring weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and emerging threats. Designated both a Defense Agency and Combat Support Agency, DTRA identifies, develops, and fields leading-edge solutions that provide the Military Services, Combatant Commands, U.S. Interagency, and foreign partners/allies unparalleled capabilities to detect, deter, and defeat WMD and emerging threats. DTRA's unique technical expertise across the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging threat space, enables nonproliferation, counterproliferation, interdiction, arms control, and risk-reduction missions worldwide. From the gray zone through great power competition, DTRA works with our mission partners to preserve peace and prepare for uncertainty by delivering innovative capabilities, objective analysis, and world-class subject matter expertise.
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