Hurlburt UCI is coming; time for preparation is now Published Feb. 7, 2008 By Maj. Mari Garcia 1st SOW Inspector General HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Hurlburt Field members should be preparing for the Unit Compliance Inspection and be ready for inspectors to arrive in their shops May 15-23. The purpose of a UCI is to assess areas mandated by law and mission areas identified by senior leadership as critical or important to assess or to assure the health and performance of an organization. When units fail to comply with the established directives in these areas, it could result in significant legal liabilities, penalties or mission impact. The wing could receive one of three grades: in compliance, in compliance with comments or not in compliance. Evaluators from the Air Force Special Operations Command Inspector General office inspect common core compliance areas, such as the new total force awareness training. CCCAs also include unit-level programs such as the self-inspection program, safety and policy boards, voting assistance program and homosexual policy training. Also inspected are functional areas such as aircrew protection and sexual assault prevention. The key to success in a UCI is communication, both from individuals to the commanders and vice versa. Each Airman must be self-motivated and take responsibility for ensuring their training is up to date and properly recorded. Each commander must ensure that the appropriate unit programs are in place and unit members know their job well. Members should be able to say whether a program is in place and have proper documentation proving required training has occurred and regulations are being followed. These are just a few words of advice for successfully getting through the UCI. For more information, call 884-5534 to make an appointment with the IG staff or stop by their office located just north of J.R. Rockers across Simpson Avenue.