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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:23 am    Post subject: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six's [HSC-26] · Quote Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six's [HSC-26] HELSEACOMBATRON HSC-26 "Chargers" Naval Station, Norfolk, VA Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six's (HSC-26) primary mission is to rapidly disperse supplies from Atlantic Fleet Combat Logistic Force (CLF) ships to other units of the Second, Fifth and Sixth fleets via vertical replenishment, day or night, under a variety of weather conditions. Other HC-6 missions include Passenger transfers; Day and night Search And Rescue; support to amphibious ships assigned to the Second, Fifth, and Sixth fleets; Surface surveillance; Special operations with SEAL and EOD teams; Night vision goggle operations; and general logistic support in the VACAPES operating area. During 2002, HC-6 began its transition to the MH-60S Knighthawk. The Sikorsky made Knighthawk was chosen by our military leaders to be the future Naval Helicopter workhorse, replacing the aging H-46. In an effort to reduce the operational cost of the Naval Helicopter Fleet, the CNO approved and released the Helo Masterplan and the Helo CONOPS (concept of operations). The idea was to reduce to the overall number of helicopter airframes to two (the MH-60S and the SH-60R), thereby reducing cost by minimizing the number of different parts required to keep all the airframes operational. Additionally, the inter-related plans outlined the future roles and requirements for Naval Helicopter Squadron. While Helicopter CONOPS will eventually affect all Naval Helicopter Squadrons, HC-6 was the first east coast squadron to begin the inevitable transition, assuming the responsibility of adopting the Navy's newest and most advanced helicopter airframe ever, as well as, gaining additional primary mission areas. By the end of 2002, the 1st ever east coast MH-60S detachment deployed from HC-6 in Norfolk aboard the USNS Mt. Baker. This Det was followed shortly by 2 additional MH-60S detachments deploying in January 2003 onboard the USS Saipan and USS Bataan respectively. All three Detachments performed superbly during their support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, proving once and for all that the MH-60S had arrived and would indeed be the helicopter workhorse the Navy had intended it to be. Since that time numerous other MH-60S detachments have deployed, each bringing home well deserved accolades further re-emphasizing the Knighthawk's effectiveness. As a result, HC-6 was awarded the Battle 'E' award in both 2002 and 2003. In accordance with the aforementioned CONOPS, on April 1st, 2005, the joining of the Helsuppron (HC) and HelAntiSubron (HS) communities into Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons (HSC) was officially indoctrinated and HC-6 was redesignated HSC-26. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/hc-6.htm _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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