By Chief Master Sgt. Brooke McLean
314th Airlift Wing command chief
Many have heard the joke which states the two greatest deceptions associated with an inspector general visit: the unit being inspected says “we are glad you are here” and inspection team says “we are here to help.” All kidding aside, our base is getting ready for a significant emotional event … nearly the entire month of April is consumed by our ORI.
The good news is we are ready. This isn’t a surprise inspection and this isn’t anything new. We execute the missions the IG will evaluate every day and we do them with pride and professionalism. Our team has worked hard, prepared well, trained with vigor and the IG is sure to be impressed. Now, it’s time to make the inspection personal.
ORI results are the results of countless dynamics but one common theme in any positive inspection is attention to detail. The devil is in the details but so is our success and that takes individual attention and focus. Unit leadership can set the standards and positive environment. Supervisors can explain goals and expectations. But, ultimately, mission execution is a personal accomplishment. Sometimes it’s as simple as understanding the job won’t get done if you don’t do it. If not you, then who?
Individuals taking responsibility for accomplishing tasks and taking pride of ownership in our mission is what makes Team Little Rock successful every day. In the near future, we’ll show the inspector general what it means to be a Combat Airlifter at the Rock.
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