can some of your helo guys gimme an idea how hard it is to select for the exact place/pltform you want. (and I'm talking helos here, forget those jet guys!) For example I would like to get HSL in Mayport. How hard is it to get that?
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I don't know anyone from my winging class who wanted HSL in Mayport and didn't get it. There are more HSL squadrons than HS & HSC combined, so they need a lot of guys. Also, since the Romeo is coming on-line on the west coast first, that will probably influence some guys to select west coast over east.
How 'bout we ban you instead....you know, for sh!ts and gigglesraptor10 said:
gatordev said:
Wow you guys must not like Florida very much lol. I'm a transplant here, went to high school, college, did my cruise here, honestly its about all I know at this point. Next is NASP, then perhap NASWF, so its like ah heck... why not just stick around a little longer. As far as HSL what other stations are pretty good? And as far as HS and HSL which community is better...and...GO! Let the screaming begin!
USFpilot06 said:
If you are going to get into the HS vs HSL topic, it would be best to read some of the old helo posts. The good news is that pretty much everyone loves what they fly.
If you are just starting flight school the helo community will look a lot different by the time you get wings. Over the next 2 years, HS squadrons will start trading in their F&H's for Sierra BLK III's, and HSL squadrons will become HSM and will get the Romeo to the fleet. The B/H/F models are all on their way out, but it will be a number of years (8+) before we close the book on them.
Yes, it was... I do know how to count little green boxesHH-60H said:
Steve Wilkins said:
then where would I go to learn "what its really like"What does the HSM mission look like? Will they still be operating from small boys, or carriers? Is the mission going to be drastically different (from HSL) or is it a new name for a new platform? I guess these questions could apply to any transition (VF to VFA, P-3 to MMA)
raptor10 said:
There's several threads about the HSM transition/HS vs HSL debate. Here's one to start with:
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11556&highlight=hsl
I couldn't find the long one, but I'm sure it's there somewhere with a little digging. Short answer: Not different mission, yes and yes to carriers and small boys, and new name for the same platform which is becoming a new platform (Romeo).
USFpilot06 said:
I'm from Florida, went to school in Florida, and like parts of Florida very much. But I joined the Navy to see the world, so I'd rather experience other places if it's compatible w/ my job.
Other duty stations for HSL? Well, there's San Diego (uh, yeah!), Japan (pretty interesting experience, I would think), and that rock out in the middle of the Pacific...Hawai'i! No explaination needed there.
gatordev said:
Yea you don't have to do too much convincing to get to to go to any of those other stations, and I definitely have to second you on seeing the world. I was just wondering how hard it would be to get Mayport like later down the road. I met a guy who was like me, lived in Florida his whole life, went to college, aocs, NASP, Mayport, NAS JAX, and back to mayport. The guy has been in Florida (in the navy) for like 9 years! So yea I think I would like to get out there and see some other ports, stations, countries and what not.
So moving away from that what’s the story with the Romeo? West coast first? When? Etc etc...
Really, I'd do a search. There's a bunch of info already posted (and I need to split). I think you'll find some answers. Short version: The Romeo is already at HSL-41 at North Island. I don't know when they'll start taking students, but as of 6 months ago, no one else had them anyway. For a while there will be a mix of squadrons w/ Bravos and Romeos. I think the east coast may get them first because their birds have more hours. The last squadron to get them will be HSL-37 in HI.