I've read a lot of the great info that Mari has provided regarding helo missions and squadrons. Refer to this post:
http://209.120.145.174/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=990
A couple more helo questions:
1) What do the squadron abbreviations (HSL, HS, HC, HM) stand for?
2) Recognizing the fact that helos are multi-role aircraft, could someone break down the overall approximate mission percentages...
It might be easier to answer this from an "entire Navy" perspective. For example, X percent of Navy helo missions are mail drops. Y percent of Navy helo missions are search-and-rescue. Z percent of Navy helo missions are plane guard. Etc... I realize this will vary a lot across squadrons, but I'm just looking for the roles that helos "typically" play in general.
Thanks,
-Greg
http://209.120.145.174/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=990
A couple more helo questions:
1) What do the squadron abbreviations (HSL, HS, HC, HM) stand for?
2) Recognizing the fact that helos are multi-role aircraft, could someone break down the overall approximate mission percentages...
It might be easier to answer this from an "entire Navy" perspective. For example, X percent of Navy helo missions are mail drops. Y percent of Navy helo missions are search-and-rescue. Z percent of Navy helo missions are plane guard. Etc... I realize this will vary a lot across squadrons, but I'm just looking for the roles that helos "typically" play in general.
Thanks,
-Greg