Nuclear Weapon Protocols

Nuclear weapons are tightly controlled to prevent accidental use or theft, with a history of protocols developed from past incidents. The term "broken arrow" refers to various nuclear mishaps, including lost weapons and accidents, with the U.S. admitting to 32 such incidents between 1950 and 1980. One shocking early incident involved a bomber losing power and ejecting a nuclear bomb over British Columbia, highlighting the serious risks associated with nuclear armament during the Cold War.