Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency was established on September 26, 1961 as an independent agency of US Disarmament Administration.

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The prime objectives of the organisation is to strengthen United States national security by formulating, advocating, negotiating, implementing and verifying effective arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament policies, strategies, and agreements.

Organisational Structure of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

Principal tasks of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

• For federal research on arm issues through conduct, support and coordination.
• To prepare for and manage U.S. participation in international arms control negotiations
• To inform the American public about arms control
• To prepare for and operate or direct "control systems" that might be useful in monitoring and enforcing compliance with international arms control agreements