PRESCRIBED NUCLEAR LOAD


Meaning of PRESCRIBED NUCLEAR LOAD in English

(*) A specified quantity of nuclear weapons to be carried by a delivery unit. The establishment and replenishment of this load after each expenditure is a command decision and is dependent upon the tactical situation, the nuclear logistical situation, and the capability of the unit to transport and utilize the load. It may vary from day to day and among similar delivery units.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.