True or False? BROKEN ARROW is the flag work that is used when a nuclear weapon is lost, stolen, or seized.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It is never used
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

Broken Arrow isn’t a flag procedure; it’s a code used to classify a nuclear weapon incident that requires urgent response. It does involve scenarios where a weapon is involved—such as loss, theft, seizure, or an accident—but it isn’t limited to just those cases. The statement is inaccurate because it narrows Broken Arrow to a flag work for loss or theft, whereas the term describes a broader category of serious weapon-related incidents. For context, Bent Spear covers less severe weapon-related events, while Empty Quiver refers to situations with no nuclear weapons involved.