Material Protection, Control and Accounting Program | National Nuclear Security Administration

(MPC&A Program)

Mission
Improve the security of nuclear weapons and materials at their source, through material protection, control and accounting (MPC&A) upgrades at nuclear sites in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union.

The MPC&A Program is comprised of four complimentary divisions:

• The Office of Nuclear Warhead Protection works with various organizations of the Russian Ministry of Defense, including the 12th Main Directorate (the organization responsible for nuclear munitions), Navy, and Strategic Rocket Forces.
• The Office of Weapons Material Protection upgrades systems at Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) weapons facilities.
• The Office of Material Consolidation & Civilian Sites conducts upgrades at non-military nuclear facilities throughout Russia and works with other key partner countries.
• The Office of National Infrastructure & Sustainability assists the Russian Federation to develop and maintain a nation-wide MPC&A infrastructure.