Mission: Lead Department of War policy, programs, and activities for nuclear deterrence and to counter, reduce, and defend against nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, and related threats to safeguard the Nation and protect our warfighters.
- Secure, sustain, and maintain the U.S. nuclear deterrent and recapitalize the nuclear enterprise
- Enable Joint Force freedom of maneuver in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments
- Develop capabilities to counter CBRN threats and respond to and manage the consequences of WMD effects
- Support and enable allies and partners to enhance deterrence and counter WMD proliferation while complying with relevant international treaties and agreements
- Streamline policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and coordinate intra- and interagency efforts