Outsourcing Search and Rescue

	News As History - November 21, 2008
	Home News How to Make War Wars Around the World Austin Bay's On Point Dirty Little Secrets Features Al Nofi's CIC Prediction Market Wargames Measure of Respect On War and Warfare Videos Photos Jokes Community Military Discussion Boards Military Jokes Military Photos Military Book Reviews Military Movie Reviews Military Links Wargame Store StrategyPage Subscribe Login Feedback About Us Search Account Manager Advertise With Us

Dunnigan's and Bay's Latest
Advertisement

New Strategy - Wargames at Discount Prices

1.	Squad Battles: Winter War
2.	Silent War
3.	Manoeuvre
4.	Gallic Wars
5.	Fast Action Battle: The Bulge

100+ Computer and Board games all with free shipping.

Online Giving

Utah SEO Firm

Xango

Smiley Gifts for Babies

Military History \| How To Make War \| Wars Around the World	Rules of Use
Combat Support Discussion Board
Sign In Return to Topic Page

Subject: Outsourcing Search and Rescue
Thomas3 4/22/2006 9:15:55 PM

According to SP the UK outsources the SAR helicopters.
That is a surprising move, as the Danish Forces are going in the other direction.

For us the Merlin is not considered to big, maybe a bit shortlegged ; but...
The trick is:

To maintain 24/7 availability of 3 SAR-helicopters you need 17 crews.
These 17 crews have to train to keep their flying status.
That means that every marina-party in Denmark can get a demonstration of SAR, they have to fly anyhow and train, so why not do a bit of PR at the same time?
Conversely it means that in an emergency you have - say 8 crews trained and available; why not use these crews for airlifting troops with the very same Merlin they use for SAR?

In fact the 8 SeaKings will be replaced with 14 Merlins in Denmark AND at a very low cost: The added ability of the army to deploy a infantry company by helicopter. That may come in handy.

Quote Reply