Liberty Wing completes, excels at crowning LCAP inspection

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Victor Cook
  • 46th Aerial Port Squadron
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --  Early last year, Air Force Reserve Command revealed that the 512th Airlift Wing would be tasked with a Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection Nov. 21-25. As the Air Force moves forward into the new Air Force Inspection System, this event would prove to be the final stand-alone LCAP inquisition.

The LCAP inspection was created to function as a short-notice examination in assessing the logistics functions on an installation. Primarily through performance evaluations, it tests the knowledge and skills of logistics Airmen

"We reminded everyone to keep a positive attitude," said Staff Sgt. Luke Young, 46th Aerial Post Squadron cargo processing section.

A 16-person team, nine inspectors from AFRC headquarters, Robins AFB, Ga., and seven augmentees from other reserve units, scrutinized the 512th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 46th APS.

Chief Master Sgt. Alan Frymier of the AFRC Logistics Policy & Plans Branch said he could tell that the Liberty Wing players took pride in their jobs. He also said the LCAP inspectors observed the effectiveness of the monthly scenario-based training the reservists had undergone in preparation for the LCAP inspections.

Additionally, the Liberty Wing ensured that their records accurately reflected that training, he stated.

"For the inspectors to walk in and get a sense of ownership and dedication within the first 30 minutes says a lot (about) the unit's ability to support the mission," said Frymier.

During the post inspection review, the 46th APS "Portmasters" evaluated lessons learned over the five-day evaluation.

"(46th APS participants) have overcome obstacles and showed (the inspectors) what true 'Port Dogs' can do," said Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Schultz, 46th APS NCO in-charge of air terminal operations, of his team's 87.98 percent "satisfactory" rating. "I am very proud of all of you and all that you have done."

The squadron's rating placed them in the top 15 percent of AFRC LCAP inspections over the last three years. The 512th LRS and the quality assurance program also faired well during the five-day inventory.

"I could not have been more proud of the men and women in LRS," said Capt. Brian Saul, 512th LRS commander.

Only three units in the Command have passed the LRS quality assurance inspections since its inception less than three years ago; with the highest score being a 60 percent. The 512th LRS quality assurance section annihilated the previous high score with an 81.21 percent under the fully-operating LCAP inspection standards.

"The LCAP validated a lot of the hard work and training done by our Citizen Airmen on a monthly basis," said Saul. "We look forward to showing the same level of professionalism and expertise for the unit effectiveness inspection in September." (Tech. Sgt. Andria J. Allmond, 512th AW Public Affairs, contributed to this story)