Nuclear 251 provides lower to mid-level experienced Nuclear Mission Professionals/Airmen with a survey of concepts and insights about the nuclear enterprise, its mission, and the importance of Air Force nuclear operations and its role in providing U.S. strategic deterrence of adversaries and assurance to allies and partners. This is the same course as 250 but extended to 6 months to support Guard and Reserve members.

Classification: Unclassified

Course Type: Distance learning

PDS Course Code: 2JR

Course Length: 6 Months (40 hrs)

Enrollment Type: Through MAJCOM POC selection Max #: 30 per offering

Location: Online

Upon completion of the course, students will gain a substantive perspective of the Air Force nuclear enterprise and strategic deterrence mission. The intent is for students to achieve an upper-intermediate/intermediate-plus level of proficiency and broad understanding of strategic nuclear operations at tactical to strategic levels, deterrence theory, policy, and the impact of modernization. The course may serve as a separate awareness and education offering or as a prerequisite to the Nuclear 300 course.