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                                CHAPTER II

       TRAINING AND QUALIFYING OF DOE AND DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
               FOR ASSIGNMENT TO NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE DUTIES


1.  GENERAL.  This Chapter establishes the requirements of a program for
    initial training and qualifying DOE and DOE contractor employees for
    assignment to nuclear explosive duties and periodic training to
    maintain qualifications.  The technical and operational training
    requirements established by this Chapter will be satisfied by a program
    of classroom instruction, observation, oral or written examinations,
    and/or hands-on training on nonnuclear configurations.

2.  REQUIREMENTS.

    a.  A program shall be developed and maintained to provide the special
        training required to qualify DOE and DOE contractor employees for
        assignment to nuclear explosive duties.  As a minimum, the special
        training program shall include:

        (1)  The purpose, policies, objectives, and requirements of the
             Personnel Assurance Program.

        (2)  The purpose, objective, and responsibilities of the
             two-person concept for operations.

        (3)  Responsibilities associated with custody, control, and access
             to nuclear explosives.

        (4)  Operational procedures to be performed.

        (5)  Proper use of equipment and tooling required for nuclear
             explosive operations.

        (6)  Use of general and specific nuclear explosive safety rules
             associated with nuclear explosive operations.

        (7)  Immediate-action and emergency procedures associated with
             nuclear explosive operations.

        (8)  Conducting and documenting drills and exercises to evaluate
             training in all required areas.

        (9)  Provisions to assure nuclear-explosive-duty-qualified employees
             remain proficient in the duties to include hands-on with
             nonnuclear configurations, for which they are qualified.

        (10) Written or oral examinations, as appropriate, to assure
             proficiency in nuclear explosive duties.

    b.  Individual records will be maintained for each employee trained and
        qualified for nuclear explosive duty.  The record shall include
        initial qualifications, training received, results of examinations,
        and evidence of periodic retraining to maintain qualifications.

3.  RESPONSIBILITIES.  Managers responsible for operations subject to the
    provisions of this Order shall assure that:

    a.  Employees are properly trained and qualified prior to assignment
        to nuclear explosive duties.

    b.  Appropriate training programs and records are properly established
        and maintained.

    c.  Training programs are reviewed and updated to reflect changes in
        plans and procedures.

    d.  Training records are periodically reviewed and be auditable.