Broken Arrow describes:

Broken Arrow describes:

• A. Mishaps that are not in the accident category
• B. Events that could create a risk of war
• C. Incidents involving weapon failure during flight
• D. Accidental, unauthorized, or unexplained events

Answer: (D)

Broken Arrow is the term used in nuclear surety to describe incidents involving a nuclear weapon or its components that are accidental, unauthorized, or unexplained. This classification flags events where a weapon is involved but does not automatically imply a deliberate act or a war scenario; it signals the need for prompt investigation and corrective action. Examples include an accidental release or drop, a weapon that becomes unaccounted for, or a situation where the facts aren’t immediately clear. The other options describe narrower or different situations and don’t capture the broad definition of this term.

Broken Arrow is the term used in nuclear surety to describe incidents involving a nuclear weapon or its components that are accidental, unauthorized, or unexplained. This classification flags events where a weapon is involved but does not automatically imply a deliberate act or a war scenario; it signals the need for prompt investigation and corrective action. Examples include an accidental release or drop, a weapon that becomes unaccounted for, or a situation where the facts aren’t immediately clear. The other options describe narrower or different situations and don’t capture the broad definition of this term.