FINAL <strong>Pantex</strong> Index No.: PLAN-TYSP-FY13 47 of 55 Appendix C - NNSA Core Capabilities Core Function <strong>Pantex</strong> Plant Capability Code C1 Design, Certification, Experiments, Surveillance, and ST&E base C2 Plutonium C3 Uranium C4 Tritium C5 High Explosives Yes C6 Non-Nuclear C7 Weapons Assembly/Disassembly Yes C8 Transportation C9 Special Nuclear Material Accountability, Storage, Yes Protection, Handling, and Disposition C10 Enabling Infrastructure Yes C11 Counterterrorism and Counter Proliferation C12 Support of Other Mission / Program Capability Yes C13 Federal Management and Oversight <strong>Pantex</strong> Supporting Capabilities The capability and capacity for synthesis, formulation, pressing, machining, and analytical and performance testing of all NNSA explosives to meet acceptance, surveillance, rebuild, JTA, and LEP requirements. These explosive materials also support activities such as development work, component work, component replacement, component aging studies, and sanitization activities. <strong>Pantex</strong> has several programs involved in arms control and the nonproliferation of nuclear warheads, materials, and technologies in the former Soviet Union. These programs look at diverse issues such as the impact of future arms control treaties on <strong>Pantex</strong> and the prevention of the proliferation of nuclear warhead technologies. <strong>Pantex</strong> provides qualified technical and professional personnel and equipment for Accident Response Group (ARG), ARG disposition, Joint Technical Operations Team (JTOT), and Radiological Assistance Program (RAP). These enhance DOE capability to respond to accidents and significant incidents involving nuclear weapons or components. <strong>Pantex</strong> provides services to the OST supporting the secure transportation of nuclear weapons, nuclear components, and other cargoes related to the maintenance of stockpiled weapons. These services include scheduling and performance of inspections, maintenance, and modifications of OST trucks/tractors, escort vehicles, Safe Secure Trailers (SSTs), Safeguard Transporters (SGTs), and associated electronics and communications equipment. Sanitizing and disposing of components from dismantled weapons. C1, C5, C6, C12 C11 C11 C8, C12 C7 T W E N T Y • F I V E • Y E A R • S I T E • P L A N
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