United States military nuclear incident terminology

United States military terminology related to nuclear incidents includes a variety of terms and phrases used to describe different events, procedures, and concepts pertaining to nuclear incidents, accidents, and emergencies. Here are some key terms: 1. **Nuclear Detonation**: The explosion resulting from a nuclear weapon. 2. **Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)**: Often referred to as a "dirty bomb," this is a weapon that combines conventional explosives with radioactive material to spread contamination.