Hmm, last time we took 4 total per plane. Two planes on the hop -- got 8 guys qual'd.
Sorry Bert, but if you can do a night LL CAL you can do a night landing on spot 4. that argument falls on deaf ears. BTW, how often do guys do steep no hover landings or running takeoffs? Once a year, on a natops check.
Couple that with taking a guy out to a Flt I DDG who has the minimum goggle hours and this is his second look at the boat....ever. I don't envy my NVDI buddies at all.
As for the events -- well, yes, the SWTP has a lot of flights, and yes they require 2 a/c. That is how we fight, so you are going to have to get used to that.
One major issue with tactical training, is that no one does large force integrated exercises on the HSC side of the house. If you aren't doing that, then you might as well pack your bags and go home, because you won't be ready.
As evidenced by the small number of cruises available, your assets are underutilized due to low ESG cruises and VERTREP outsourcing.
Still making HACs -- question is, how is the quality of the product?