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Article: No, I didn't say "simulated"!(search and rescue)
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- Approach
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- April 1, 2001
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Flying H-46s on Guam has plenty of advantages. For one thing, you get lots of SAR. The island, 30 miles long and 8 miles wide, is a tropical paradise, located along the Marianas Trench in the western Pacific. It is a major vacation spot for people from Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries. Unfortunately, tourists do not understand the dangers associated with the waters surrounding the island. The strong currents and dangerous reefs kill people every year.
As the only airborne asset on Guam, HC-5 is tasked to assist the Coast Guard in SAR operations. Our squadron has a designated SAR crew 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traditionally, during a three-year tour, ...