# The Three Enduring Missions of Nuclear Security by National Nuclear Security Administration > The National Nuclear Security Administration states the missions entrusted to its laboratories, plants, and sites: “NNSA was established by Congress in 2000 with three enduring missions: > > 1. Ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile; > 2. Reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism around the world; and > 3. Providing military effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy’s fleet of aircraft carriers and submarines.” > > **— National Nuclear Security Administration**, *NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Remarks* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [NNSA Missions](https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/articles/nnsa-principal-deputy-administrator-frank-rose-remarks-concise-utsa-workshop) — *NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Remarks*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “The Three Enduring Missions of Nuclear Security.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Defense Technology|American Defense Technology]] ## Share on Social Media ``` The National Nuclear Security Administration states the missions entrusted to its laboratories, plants, and sites: “NNSA was established by Congress in 2000 with three enduring missions: 1. Ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile; 2. Reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism around the world; and 3. Providing military effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy’s fleet of aircraft carriers and submarines.” — National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Remarks https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-nnsa-three-enduring-missions-nuclear-security ```