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It seems the the U.S. has reduced the number of some aircraft in certain squadrons, namely the CH-47 Chinooks, from 16 to 14, without removing any maintenance crews.  Apparently this was an effort to improve availability from 75% to 90%.  I have read that the Chinook is maintenance intensive, so...

I can see the problem in many cases of replacing several aircraft with only one, but it seems that c-27j is more capable then all 3 of the aircraft it's replacing...which was clearly not the case with the Griffon, as several folks on this board have pointed out.  Is the C-27j less capable in...

Duey - those S class ships present interesting opportunities, and apparently someone else came up with the idea first.  Trojan horse indeed.  Interesting to see how this unfolds.

Oh, and moderators, if this thread should be a subtopic under one of the other chinook/helicopter threads, I apologize.

What are the capabilites of the Chinook on a ship?  It seems like a huge aircraft to hanger and repair, especially with the huge rotor area.  Do the rotor blades fold on chinooks?  Is there a modification available to allow it? Is the chinook able to operate for long periods of time in salt...

OK, well I've learned a lot.  I still have some questions. With 15 C-27Js replacing Buffalo's and some hercules, SAR looks like it's taken care of.  Could a few more C-27s help out the current Herc lifespan by filling a dedicated light cargo role?  Perhaps only within Canada?  Or also serve as...

Thanks, I had tried a search, but I must have had a typo or something, because I didn't find these.  Reading now.

What would the additional(over the 6 Buffalo's) C-27j's be used for?  More SAR - perhaps in the east?  Or as a transport aircraft in a light role?  Sensor Platform? How do you guys feel about the suitability of the C-27j?  It sure seems like a neat plane from its canadian website - www.c-27j.ca...

Thanks a lot guys!  This info has helped me understand your roles better, which will help me make a decision.  Thanks again.

Thank you Shelldrake, I appreciate your response.  I hope my post did not insult the many Gunners on this site, it was not meant in that way.  I was not trying to insinuate that Gunners deploy less, or aren't trained in all kinds of different abilites.  To be honest I've been kicking around the...

www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11927&highlight=canadian+navy+boarding+team Perhaps these photo's are all well known, but it's the first time I've seen any pics of this kind.  I have no experience or knowledge to base this judgement on, however I was impressed with these guys.  I...

How often do gunners get to deploy on operations around the world?  Do you deploy on all/most to ensure sufficient firepower is on the ground, or do gunners deploy less then the other cbt arms, perhaps for political/media reasons (not wanting pictures of those big bad guns on the quiet...

Duey, that truck comparison was exactly what I needed!  I think I understand better what the Griffon is all about now, thanks to all you guys taking the time to educate a layman.  So much of what I've read bashes the Griffon, but from some of these comments I can see that it has it's role, and...

Great, thanks for info guys.

How does MARS training in the Naval Reserves stack up against the Regs?  I thought I read somewhere that the training for NCMs was equivalent, actually the same courses.  Am I correct in believing that?  I assume there must be some differences in the officer training because the Regs have some...

Thanks for all the replies guys- it seems i was under a misconception, I had believed that the griffin was comparable to the twin huey, similar to what the USMC has, which are currently undergoing a refit to UH-1Y standard.  however, it seems that the griffin isn't as capable as the Twin Huey...

Thanks for the insight, it's great to talk to someone who actually is doing these jobs right now.  Thx again.

What do QL's refer to?  I believe that they're qualification levels, or something similar?  And what do they designate, when do you get them?  Are they tied to your promotions to Cpl, MCpl, Sgt?  Any info appreciated, thx.

What are the physical requirements for fire-fighter?  I'm most interested in the vision requirement, seeing as i wear glasses. So FF is an air force trade?  Or a 'purple' trade? Not that it really matters, i'm just curious. And finally, how long does it take to get your QL5?  Can it happen in...

Hey, thanks for the info, this is great.   I'm really enjoying what i've learned from this site, and I appreciate everyone putting up with someone who knows little to nothing. What Garry said about the Kiowa provided the answer to something that had been kicking around in my head for awhile.  ...