NSI 2010

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Air Combat Command Inspector team and Minot's head leadership gather together here Jan. 23, to conduct an out-briefing signaling the end of the three day nuclear surety inspection. A combined Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection (INSI) for the 69th Bomb Squadron and a no-notice Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection (LNSI) was completed with positive results.

NSI 2010

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron conduct sercurity checks on crew member's bags and ID's prior to their aircraft acceptance procedures exercise here Jan. 20. The crew members were evaluated by the Air Combat Command Inspector General team as part of the 5th Bomb Wing's no-notice inspection.

Nuclear Surety Inspections conclude

Published Jan. 23, 2010
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --
A combined Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection (INSI) for the 69th Bomb Squadron and a no-notice Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection (LNSI) was completed today with positive results. The inspections were conducted at the 5th Bomb Wing from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23 by inspectors from the Air Combat Command Inspector General's office with oversight provided by representatives from the Air Force Inspection Agency.

The 69th Bomb Squadron received its initial certification to perform its strategic mission, and the 5th Bomb Wing remains certified to perform its strategic mission. This inspection highlights the Air Force's commitment to correcting deficiencies identified in recent reports and the benefits of this careful examination are paramount to the reliability of our nuclear enterprise.

"This was a Team Minot effort," said Col. Douglas Cox, 5th Bomb Wing commander. "These results are because of each and every one of you here at Minot Air Force Base being fully engaged in demonstrating safe, secure and reliable nuclear operations."

With the added emphasis and focus placed on the nuclear enterprise, the Air Force has increased the intensity, depth and rigor of all inspection activities, to include NSIs, to ensure that every aspect of a unit's mission is thoroughly examined. The Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection was conducted with less than 24-hours notification to the 5th Bomb Wing.

"This is an achievement you can feel good about," said Colonel Cox. "We have demonstrated a level of combat capability and professionalism that we all can be proud of."