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Impact of Question 1235 Data Entry Errors
Issue: A data entry error in Question 1i 235 resulted in inaccurate MCI scores for three
installations: General Mitchell ARS, Wisconsin; Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport
(EWVRA) Shcphcrd AGS, West Virginia; and McConnell AFB, Kansas. Six other installations
had similar errors, but a rerun of data showed no change in MCI scores.
MCIs Affected: Airlift, C2ISR., SOF/CSAR, TANKER, UAV/UCAS
Background: A question received asked why the Airlift Mission Compatibility Index (MCI)
runway scores for General Mitchell ARS and General Mitchell AGS were different. A
comprehensive review of the data revealed hidden spaces in the response fields that preceded
unit-entered data for "runway identifier" in the response to question 1235, Installation
Pavements. This prevented the WIDGET Analysis Tool from providing appropriate credit to
General Mitchell ARS for runways (MCIs: Airlift., SOF/CSAR, and UAV/UCAS). A review of
all data provided by all installations showed errors affecting MCI scores for two additional
installations: EWVRA. Shepherd AGS (MCIs: Airlift, SOF/CSAR), and McConnell AFB (MCIs:
Airlift, C21SR, Tanker).
This data entry error occurred at the input source, the installation, and was most likely a copy
error from an existing database into the web-based WIDGET question response. The spaces
were not visible in the responses during the certification process, so the error was neither
detected nor corrected.
Corrective Action: Installation runway identifiers for nine installations were corrected to
remove spaces preceding runway identifiers. The Analysis Tool was then rerun. A review of
MCI scores indicated no significant affect on Air Force recommendations. EWVRA Shepherd
and McConnell AFB retain or grow their missions, as documented in "Department of the Air
Force Analysis and Recommendations, BRAC 2005, Volume V." Only General Mitchell ARS
closes. and the recommendation remains unaffected after considering the new in fornnation.
Impact of Data Correction on General Mitchell ARS Recommendation:
The BCEG placed single missions at single locations. Though both General Mitchell AGS
(KC-135s) and General Mitchell ARS (C-130s) are two distinct installations, they share a
common runway and airfield operating environment. Only one mission is recommended to
remain at General Mitchell IAP. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: the ANG KC-135 mission.
Further review of MCI data confirms Gen Mitchell AGS (KC-135s) is the more desirable
installation due to greater ramp space with a significantly better PCN (weight bearing capacity)
and in-ground refiuecling points. Additionally, Gen Mitchell ARS (C- 13 Os) remains one of the
two lowest scoring Reserve airlift mission locations. The other, Niagara Falls ARS. New York
is also recommended for closure.1 / 1
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