COUNTDOWN TO THE NSI: 5 WEEKS TO GO

Published Dec. 5, 2007
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Minot Air Force Base's Nuclear Surety Inspection is fast approaching. The inspection is scheduled to start Jan. 23, 2008.

To help fine tune preparations for the NSI, below is a list of recommendations for participating in NSIs. Although not all-inclusive, they contain areas units are encouraged to focus on.

(These recommendations stem from lessons learned at other Air Force bases that have participated in NSIs.)

THIS WEEK'S NSI TIPS:

Practice, practice, practice
This is the most important element of success. Train as you would fight -- avoiding simulations or deviations as much as possible.

Start at the section level first. Focus on technique and theory and do chalk talks/table top discussions for your operations. Get your QA personnel involved by using them to evaluate your progress and training. Be tough on yourself -- allow no excuses.