Who here is familar with real Navyship Helo ops?

Wildcat · 05-05-06, 06:00 PM

Well I don't know the exact details, but no ship has their helo at 5 minute alert status all the time. 5 Minute alert status is for when immediate war action is expected but not 100% guaranteed. Otherwise, you would leave it at 15 or 30 minute alert status. 15 minute alert is the best option when you think you will need to launch the helicopter but don't want to wear down the crew or fuel by having the engines on.

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05-05-06, 06:00 PM	#1
Wildcat Engineer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 215 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Well I don't know the exact details, but no ship has their helo at 5 minute alert status all the time. 5 Minute alert status is for when immediate war action is expected but not 100% guaranteed. Otherwise, you would leave it at 15 or 30 minute alert status. 15 minute alert is the best option when you think you will need to launch the helicopter but don't want to wear down the crew or fuel by having the engines on.