The missiles were declared operationally ready on 1 December 1961.

The entire wing became operationally ready in October 1972.

Units participated in an intensive training program and were operationally ready by December 1961.

The 30th equipped, administered, trained, and provided operationally ready forces to the appropriate commanders for air defense.

According to Northrop, the single aircraft built is considered to be operationally ready, beyond the prototype stage.

By October 1, the wing is expected to be operationally ready.

Few were rated as being 'operationally ready' and none had combat experience.

It was declared operationally ready two months later and flew its first combat missions 13 April.

During this visit, he indicated that the base was operationally ready.

In November 1971, the wing's F-111s were declared operationally ready.