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- Thread starter Randy Daytona
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I’m not sure the AF could handle the idea of two rotors. Just one seems to concern them. Of course there was the HH-43 Huskie, but those rotors were next to each other.
Well, a drone boat did recover the two Apache guys who went down just off Oman.
US Navy drone boat saves two pilots in first-ever sea rescue mission
U.S. Navy's drone boat rescues two downed Apache pilots in first-ever autonomous search-and-rescue mission.
interestingengineering.com
As well as higher DA and room for activities for the PJs. Downside, have fun getting the airlift to move sufficient assets in theater.
Army selects vendor and aircraft for primary training - R66 wins out over Bell 505
breakingdefense.com
Army picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training program - Breaking Defense
The announcement is the culmination of a months-long competition to win a contract worth up to $10 billion over the next three decades.
The Army has identified the two aviators lost in recent AH-64 crash down in Texas. Fittingly, for a helicopter pilot, one of the crew had the last of Huey.
www.armytimes.com
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash
The Army on Friday identified the two soldiers who died when an Apache crashed outside of a Texas base this week.
www.armytimes.com
FWIW: MH-60S’s piloted by Navy HSC are absolutely considered Primary CSAR as well.This was a very controversial move in AF land. Procuring additional MH-139 was considered a non-starter for some reason. In a high density pax (e.g. offshore) configuration the 139 would be ideal.
The AF HH-60W is the *only* CSAR helicopter in US military inventory. To use this aircraft for a domestic non-combat continuity of government mission seems illogical.
These will replace the 24 Hueys that stand rapid alert 24/7/365 that while beautifully maintained are barely capable at mission weight.
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W "Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.www.militarytimes.com
By the Combatant Commanders?
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Chuck, we’ve talked about this. When able, please quote chapter and verse that states the Combatant Commanders [emphasis on plural in your post] state as such. Please include plans for Geographic as well as Functional Commands.
They are told what capabilities they get with the forces that come into their theater. They don’t certify anything themselves unless someone can correct me.