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Getting familiar with these procedures and the Airman's Manual is essential to a successful ORI. The Airman's Manual, Section 6,, covers each step of the mask inspection thoroughly.

Demonstrate inspection procedures using Air Force Manual 10-100, when requested by inspector general.

Protective mask must be serviceable with no defects and head harness adjusted to fit individual.

Airmen assigned to a standard deployable unit tasking code (D-coded), must have proof of a gas mask fit test (after May 2005 or within 40 months of the ORI).

They must have completed and properly initialed DD Form 1574, Serviceable Tag.

Individuals must perform inspection and maintenance of personal protective equipment including protective mask and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense equipment.

The following are inspectable as part of the ATSO mission essential task listing: Getting into a mobility and readiness mindset and preparing now are the only answers.

As the single largest inspectable item, ATSO is 40% of the wing's overall grade. One of the most important items of any ORI is the ability to survive and operate. Within the wing, squadrons and flights are busy preparing their people and equipment for their part in the ORI.

With our ever steady mission and constant workload, the August operational readiness inspection will be upon us before we know it.