The Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration is a position in the United States Air Force tasked with the direction, guidance, integration, and advocacy regarding the nuclear deterrence mission of the U.S. Air Force and engages with joint and interagency partners for nuclear enterprise solutions. Commonly referred to as the A10, it is held by a lieutenant general. The position is one of ten senior positions in the Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force. As such, the officeholder of this position serves in the Air Staff. The current holder of this position is Lieutenant General James C. Dawkins.