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(WQA) Weapons Quality Assurance
with Mike Ulshafer
This two-day course will focus on providing essential information designed to illustrate the application of quality assurance management systems and requirements that ensure the successful execution of nuclear weapon product realization across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).
Description: The unclassified Weapons Quality Assurance (WQA) Module is designed to familiarize participants with the importance and application of weapons quality assurance policy and requirements. Attendees will learn how applying a consistent approach across the NSE for the design and production of nuclear weapons components, subassemblies and assemblies will successfully achieve the W88 ALT370 First Production Unit (FPU) and follow-on production to meet US Strategic Navy delivery requirements. The WQA will provide the framework for participants to understanding how they interface, support, and ensure the W88 ALT370 system meets requirements, is delivered on time, and meets NNSA’s commitments to the nuclear weapons stockpile. NOTE: This framework and application of WQA requirements are also consistent with the successful achievement of product realization for all weapon programs.
The WQA Course examines the four pillars of an effective weapons quality management system, including:
- approval of processes, procedures, and the flow-down of requirements
- Implementation of quality requirements
- Comprehensive assessment of systems processes and procedures, including effective product verification, acceptance, and stamping
- Identification of corrective actions and implementation of continuous improvements.
This module will describe the structure and elements of NAP 401.1 and changes and impacts as NAP 401.1A is adopted.
(MNWP) Management of a Nuclear Weapon Program
with Doug Abbott
This 1.5 day course will provide an awareness and understanding of the Nuclear Weapons acquisition and management processes and how to accomplish Weapon Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Included are the unique aspects of DOE/NNSA, Management & Operating (M&O) Contractors, and interactions with customers and key stakeholders. Also includes an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from the Federal, M&O, and Site perspectives.
Course Goals:
Provide an awareness and understanding of joint Nuclear Weapon acquisition and management processes
o Learn how to accomplish Weapons Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE)
Describe unique aspects of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Management & Operating (M&O) contractor relationship, and interactions with customers and stakeholders
Provide an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from Federal and M&O site perspectives
Capitalize on the knowledge of senior instructors and their unique experiences in managing and executing Nuclear Weapon programs
At the conclusion of this course students will gain the ability to more effectively manage and execute DOE/NNSA Nuclear Weapon Programs