Published: NAP 401.1A, Admin Chg 2, Weapon Quality Policy

To identify the elements of a Weapon Quality Management System (WQMS) that are required for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and for each nuclear security enterprise (NSE) site that performs the work associated with maintaining and improving the safety, reliability, and performance of the United States (U.S.) nuclear weapons stockpile. This policy also includes the quality requirements that ensure the early and continuous application of quality principles when realizing Mark Quality products throughout all lifecycle phases of a nuclear weapon system. Supersedes NAP 401.1A Chg 1, dated 7-22-2021. Attachment 4 of NAP 401.1A has been replaced by SD 452.4-1, Nuclear Enterprise Assurance (NEA), dated 01/27/2022.