In a comparison of nuclear weapons security measures taken by Energy and Defense, the Government Accountability Office found DOD lacking in several respects, according to a new GAO report. DOD partially concurred with several findings, such as the need to ensure services consider alternatives and cost-benefit analyses when implementing nuclear security measures and a need for more specific guidance for local commander to develop threat assessments. GAO believes the Air Force and Navy should provide local commanders with better intelligence collection and assessment capabilities; DOD said it first needs to conduct a “comprehensive study” to determine any capability gaps. GAO also said that USAF needed to centrally manage and track funding for nuclear weapon security; DOD concurred.
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.