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NP 610 - Nuclear and Other Radioactive Materials Transport Security-Domestic

(1 unit)
U.S.-domestic requirements for security during transport of nuclear and radioactive materials; the role of protective force personnel; and the use of transport security plans.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the need for security during transport of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
2. demonstrate working knowledge of U.S.-domestic regulations requiring specific security measures during the transport of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
3. categorize package contents following a graded approach using U.S. regulations in order to define needed security measures.
4. identify and summarize various technologies that can be used to enhance security.
5. describe how local law enforcement agencies should be utilized to provide security during transport.
6. demonstrate, through exercises, how to develop transport security plans and to use readiness reviews/corrective actions to ensure implementation of security measures prior to shipment.
7. perform, by working in teams, table top exercises and a staged shipment, including tracking, communication, command and control, to evaluate transport security systems performance.


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