ORI out brief

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Capt. David Marce, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General maintenance division chief, reveals the Operational Readiness Inspection grade of satisfactory during the ORI out brief at the Northside Fitness Center here Oct. 16. The ORI took place Oct. 5 to 16 and evaluated the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

ORI out brief

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron clap in anticipation of the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection results Oct. 16. Security Forces received an "excellent" rating on “Sustaining the Force” portion of the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

ORI out brief

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Capt. David Marce, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General maintenance division chief, briefs the 100th Air Refueling Wing on the findings of the 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection Oct. 16. The wing received a "satisfactory" rating overall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

ORI out brief

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Hundreds of members of the 100th Air Refueling Wing listen as the results of the Operational Readiness Inspection are announced by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General team Oct. 16. The wing finished the inspection with a "satisfactory" rating. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

ORI out brief

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Col. Chad Manske, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, waits for the results of the Operational Readiness Inspection to be briefed to the wing Oct. 16. Colonel Manske said he was pleased with the wing's "satisfactory" rating and granted a down day as reward for their efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

ORI is over, grades are in

Published Oct. 16, 2009
By Senior Airman Thomas Trower
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General team awarded the 100th Air Refueling Wing with a "satisfactory" rating for its performance during the Operational Readiness Inspection here Oct. 5 to 16.

"I'm really proud of Team [RAF] Mildenhall," said Col. Chad Manske, 100th ARW commander. " We have the ability to go to war and we have proven that to the inspection team."

"The nature of this type of inspection is to test you on things you don't normally do," said Col. Robert Suminsby, USAFE Inspector General, to a crowd of 100th ARW Airmen at the out-brief in the Northside Fitness Center Oct. 16. "This is tough and there will always be new challenges. We have learned that no war is ever the same."

The wing was evaluated on four primary areas broken into 28 sub-categories. The five-tier grading system rates each sub-category as unsatisfactory, marginal, satisfactory, excellent or outstanding. Three marginals, 12 satisfactories and 11 excellents were identified. The two sub-categories who received outstandings marks were Information Operations and Financial Management and Comptroller Support.

The inspection team also identified the performance of three teams and 25 individuals as outstanding performers. These Airmen showed that they were more than ready to handle their missions in a deployed setting.

"From everything I've heard from the [IG] team, everyone expressed a great sense of urgency," said Colonel Manske. " Customs and courtesies were exceptional and I saw enthusiasm, pride and professionalism in everyone's job performance."

The ORI certifies the 100th ARW for 60 months, although a new inspection could be expected as early as 48 months from now, said Capt. David Marce, USAFE IG maintenance division chief.

"We would rather get the inspections done a little early than break a suspense," said the captain. "We are always holding another inspection so our job is not done."