‘One Team, One Fight’ 552nd ACW, 513th ACG earn ‘satisfactory’ LCAP rating Published Jan. 19, 2012 By Darren D. Heusel Tinker Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- "One team, one fight!" That motto could never have been more spot-on earlier this month as members of the 552nd Air Control Wing and the 513th Air Control Group both received an overall "satisfactory" rating on their recent joint Air Combat Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection. "It was a really tough inspection and we did really well," said Col. Stella Smith, 552nd Maintenance Group commander. "They were evaluating both the 552 active duty and the 513 Reserve personnel in one inspection and they highlighted the fact that we embraced the 'one team, one fight' concept." After an extremely in-depth inspection, the 552nd MXG received an overall grade of satisfactory. In addition to the overall grades, seven individuals were recognized as "outstanding performers" and inspectors also singled out one "outstanding team." Following the inspection, Colonel Smith wrote in an e-mail to all 552nd MXG personnel, "These are fantastic results and you should all be congratulating each other and yourselves...You showed the headquarters inspection team you know how to do your jobs in compliance with guidance, and we need to continue those practices, always." "Congratulations for a job very well done!!!" she continued. "As always, I am extremely proud to be a part of your team." The 552nd ACW reports to the 12th Air Force, with its headquarters at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The wing consists of several subordinate units to include the 552nd MXG, 552nd Operations Group and 552nd Air Control Group. The 552nd MXG is responsible for all E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft main operating base logistical support. The group ensures trained personnel, resources and equipment are available to support national policy and contingencies. Additionally, the 552nd MXG provides the industrial base for ACC's largest programmed flying training program. The group is comprised of a maintenance operations squadron, a maintenance squadron and an aircraft maintenance squadron. "It was very gratifying to have the inspection team confirm we were on the right path and validate all the efforts of the combined 552nd ACW/513th ACG team," said Col. John Rauch, 552nd ACW commander. "We have been working hard to ensure our maintenance team delivers airpower while complying with all the governing guidance. "And, that's just what they did. Well done!" The 513th ACG is an associate organization of the 552nd ACW. The Reserve unit provides theater and Air Force commanders with trained aircrews and maintenance personnel and systems for airborne surveillance, warning and control of U.S. and allied military aviation assets. The Air Force Reserve Associate Program merges Reserve units with active duty units at active duty Air Force bases throughout the United States. The 513th ACG shares its joint-use of active duty aircraft and equipment with the 552nd ACW for their training while working directly with active duty personnel. Reservists fly the same missions, establish autonomous Reserve units, and maintain the same professional standards as their active duty counterparts. In the associate concept, active duty units own the aircraft with the Air Force reservists sharing in the maintenance workload and operational flying missions for the E-3. "I'm pleased to have inherited an organization where maintenance leadership 'gets it,' shares goals with operations, and is flexible in looking at new ways to do business," said Col. Jeffrey McGalliard, 513th ACG commander. Colonel McGalliard went on to say Colonel Smith and his deputy commander for maintenance, Lt. Col. Alan Priest, "are synched up at every level." "This is my fourth Air Force Reserve unit and it's by far the most mature in its integration with our active duty partners," he said. "It's not hard to see why their professionalism and commitment lead to success. Well done!"