35th CBCS makes its mark during ORI

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  • By Lt. Col. Richard Curry
  • 507th ARW Public Affairs
TINNKER AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma --  The 35th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) along with their active duty counterpart the 3rd Combat Communications Group, completed an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) last month. 

 The inspection was conducted from November 1-10 on base, and ultimately saw the 35th CBCS receiving an overall "Excellent" rating and the 3rd CCG received an overall "Satisfactory."

These were the first ORIs of Combat Communications units conducted under the authority of the Air Force Space Command Inspector General since AFSPC took ownership of these inspections from Air Combat Command Inspector General on 1 October 2009.

ORIs are conducted to evaluate and measure the ability of units with a wartime, contingency or force sustainment mission to perform assigned operational missions. Approximately 40 inspectors from AFSPC and ACC conducted the inspection.

The inspection covers four critical areas assessing a organization's ability to position its force, employ its force, sustain its force, and its ability to survive and operate.  The members of the 35th CBCS visibly demonstrated to the inspectors they were capable of meeting those objectives while "deployed" to the Glenwood training area.

During their IG out brief, the inspectors identified SrA Bronwyn E. Cooper as a Professional Performer. Their summary read: "SrA Cooper, from the Technical Control work center, demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the Operational Readiness Inspection. As a Post-Attack Reconnaissance team member, she expertly spotted and reported all indicators in her response area. She ensured the safety of members caught in the attack and quickly reported their status to leadership before continuing with her sweeps.

SrA Cooper's knowledge during Radio Frequency module scenarios was impressive. She precisely employed technical manuals and accurately deciphered all equipment indications. Her common sense approach to mission accomplishment revealed stellar problem solving abilities. Her sense of urgency and determination were commendable."

"The men and women of the 35th CBCS worked long and hard to prepare for this inspection," said Lt. Col. Pete Peterson, 35th CBCS commander.  "They sacrificed a lot of weekends away from families and civilian jobs to make this happen. Our success could not have been reached without this support. I am proud to be their commander."