Wing rated Satisfactory by AETC inspection team

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  • By Linda Frost
  • 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  The 71st Flying Training Wing excelled during a Consolidated Unit Inspection held here April 9-11, with no critical or significant findings, resulting in an overall "Satisfactory" rating.

The inspection, conducted by the Air Education and Training Command's Inspector General office, evaluated the wing's compliance on mission readiness, daily operations, safety, record keeping and a variety of other operational facets.

"The senior leadership of the 71st Flying Training Wing is extremely proud of the collective effort put forth by our entire team," said Col. Darren James, 71st FTW commander.

"Throughout the inspection, all write-ups were minor and we had zero repeat write-ups," added James. "All AETC emphasis areas were satisfactory or better and we passed the special interest item of Installation Perimeter Access Control."

Several programs and units garnered special recognition. Records Management far exceeded standards and was rated Outstanding. Commander Programs exceeded mission requirements and was rated Excellent.

Under the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection, James pointed out the wing improved significantly over the previous inspection in 2011, missing an overall Excellent by just 0.5 percent.

"In other words, the wing's performance meets all mission requirements. The wing's procedures and activities are carried out in an effective and competent manner, and all resources and programs are efficiently managed," James said.

The inspection also included an examination of leadership and management procedures at all levels. The AETC IG team recognized five individuals as coin recipients for their exceptional contributions to the wing and 51 members were noted as professional performers for their outstanding accomplishments in overall mission success.

The Inspector General commented on the overall positive climate at Vance and mentioned the great attitudes of all being inspected.

Due to sequestration, the inspection was shortened this year from five days to three days. The reduced schedule saved nearly a third of the normal CUI per diem costs.