AF Nuke Units Fail Inspection in Montana

Associated Press/Military.com ^ | 3/02/2010 | Associated Press/Military.com

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

Two Air Force units responsible for the nuclear missiles warehoused in Montana failed inspections last month, military officials said Monday.

There is no threat to the public and the units at Malmstrom Air Force Base near Great Falls are still performing their missions while correcting the problems, according to Global Strike Command and Air Force Materiel Command, which oversee the units.

The 341st Missile Wing and 16th Munitions Squadron received "unsatisfactory" ratings in February from Air Force inspector general teams evaluating the units' ability to carry out their missions. Neither Global Strike Command, which oversees the 341st Missile Wing, nor Air Force Materiel Command, which oversees the 16th Munitions Squadron, would detail the problems found in the nuclear surety inspections, citing security reasons.

"There were no critical deficiencies noted. The wing is still fully able, in the eyes of the inspector general team, to conduct its mission safely, securely and with credibility," said Lt. Col. John Thomas, spokesman for Global Strike Command based in Barksdale, La., which oversees the nation's nuclear equipped bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Air Force Materiel Command released a statement that said the 16th Munitions Squadron is correcting the deficiencies and will keep its nuclear certification. Spokeswoman JoAnne Rumple declined further comment Monday.

[Red Steel]

It’s not hard to fail an NSI. You could be satisfactory or better in all areas but a single one and still receive an unsatisfactory rating.

[vikzilla]

Curtis Lemay rolls furiously in his grave at this lack of service or respect for the mission

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

You a flawless grade because the amount of megatonnage on the base.

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

I agree.

[Jet Jaguar]

it’s about compiance with AFIs.

They lack it.

[Red Steel]

Air Force Materiel Command released a statement that said the 16th Munitions Squadron is correcting the deficiencies and will keep its nuclear certification. Spokeswoman JoAnne Rumple declined further comment Monday.

HQ will be back in 30 days or so to see if you corrected the problems.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Don’t worry. The homosexuals who will be promoting each other up the ranks will have it all sorted out.

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

They better correct the problems or heads will roll.

[eyedigress]

I have actually been down in those very silos. Of course I have no opinion on this thread. :^)

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

I have been in a silo at Vandenberg AFB as a CAP cadet

[KoRn]

"Don’t worry. The homosexuals who will be promoting each other up the ranks will have it all sorted out."

If you see this Silo rockin', then don't come knockin'.

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

LOL

[eyedigress]

As the cage goes round and round just keep that cable taut!

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

The last time I have been to one was over 20 years ago.

[eyedigress]

I’m glad you got to witness it. Lompoc 25 years aqo was a hoot! Be very satisfied with the knowledge afforded to you.

[Right Brother]

[happinesswithoutpeace]

lol great blast from the past pix

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

I loved training there. A lot of good memories.

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

Great Movie!!