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modeling/simulation work and hydrodynamic testing; and (5) system engineering and
integration to ensure compatibility with modern aircraft such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
and the new Air Force provided tail subassembly.
W76 Life Extension Program 231,888 249,463 257,035
The W76 LEP extends the life of the W76 warhead for an additional 30 years. Completion
of the first production unit occurred in FY 2008. The Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) called
for the completion of this program to be FY 2017. The Nuclear Weapons Council
subsequently endorsed a change to the program to complete by the end of FY 2018, with
production of the life-extended W76 warheads decreasing during FY 2018 in parallel with
the production of life-extended B61 bombs increasing during FY 2018 for best utilization of
manufacturing capability and capacity. The NNSA completes and delivers the reentry body
assembly to the DoD for integration into the Trident II (D5) Strategic Weapon System. The
Trident II (D5) is part of the SLBM force.
The FY 2012 mission scope includes: (1) program execution of the Annual Assessment and
certification process of weapons subject to this LEP and continued efforts for improving the
manufacturability of the components and reducing costs; (2) War Reserve production and
life extension activities providing materials for the assembly of the reentry body assembly,
including, components for the nuclear explosive package, AF&F assembly, 2X Acorn Gas
Transfer System, Military Characteristics (MC)4380A Neutron Generator, and associated
cables, elastomers, valves, pads, cushions, foam supports, telemetries, and miscellaneous
parts; (3) continuation of the disassembly of W76-0 for the LEP feedstock; (4) alignment of
required bays and cells for W76 operations at Pantex; (5) provision of components;
materials; containers; special tooling; certification of test equipment at the Kansas City Plant
(KCP); and (6) the hiring and training of personnel in order to scale-up production capacity
and rate by the end of FY 2013 This funding request supports production rates contained in
the FY 2009 Requirements and Planning Document (RPD) and schedules to meet the current
deliverables in agreement with the Department of the Navy and in support of submarine
deployment requirements.
Stockpile Systems 385,202 649,366 497,627
Stockpile Systems directly executes sustainment activities for the total (active and inactive)
stockpile for the B61, W76, W78, W80, B83, W87, and W88 weapons; and provides critical
state-of-health data required by the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003”
(Public Law 107-314), mandating Annual Assessment to certify the stockpile without
underground testing by establishing a credible health of a weapon system baseline. There are
four major Stockpile Systems areas that require FY 2012 funding:
(1) Weapon Maintenance includes GTS and NG replacements as necessary in accordance with
National Requirements Documents and/or Directive Schedules, day-to-day stockpile
Weapons Activities/
Directed Stockpile Work Page 64
FY 2012 Congressional Budget