Employing a combination of mind-blowing special effects and new and declassified footage, Nuclear Rescue 911 is the true story of America’s nuclear weapons program, and the accidents which are likely to occur when such a massive amount of artillery is tested and stored. Six nuclear devices have been lost and never recovered since 1950, and this film discusses the repercussions of such accidents.
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So what is a Broken Arrow?

A nuclear weapon accident, incident, or deficiency (AID) is a condition which degrades nuclear surety/safety. This includes damage, loss, destruction, malfunction, or exposure to adverse weather conditions of any part of the weapon system. The classifications of accidents, incidents, and deficiencies are described below.

BROKEN ARROW
A nuclear weapon system accident - an unexpected event involving a nuclear weapon, warhead, or nuclear component resulting in destruction of a nuclear weapon, radioactive contamination, or a hazard to the public either actual or implied, such as nuclear or non-nuclear detonation of a weapon.

BENT SPEAR
A nuclear weapon system incident - significant incident or unexpected event involving a nuclear weapon, warhead, or nuclear component resulting in damage to the extent that major rework, examination, recertification, or complete replacement by the design agency is required. An incident requiring immediate action in the interest of safety or nuclear weapons security which may result in adverse national or international public reaction.

NUCFLASH
An accidental or unauthorized launching, firing or use of a nuclear weapon or weapons system by US or non-US supported allied forces which could cause the outbreak of war.
The normal procedures for reporting accidents, incidents, or deficiencies is contained in AFI 91-204. The initial report, usually in message format, is also contained in AFI 91-204.

Key flag words:

• DULL SWORD - Deficiency
• BENT SPEAR - Incident
• ROGUE SPEAR - Confirmation that a non governmental agency has a nuclear weapon.
• BROKEN ARROW - Accident
• NUCFLASH - Possible War