What is a rescue helicopter called?

— The U.S. Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter will be known as the HH-60W Jolly Green II, the Air Force secretary announced Thursday. The name harkens back to the Sikorsky HH-3E used to rescue downed pilots during the Vietnam War, nicknamed the “Jolly Green Giant” due to its distinctive green paint scheme.

What do Coast Guard helicopters do?

Helicopters (Aérospatiale HH-65 Dolphin, Sikorsky HH-60J Jayhawk, and Agusta MH-68 Stingray) operate from Air Stations, Air Facilities, and flight-deck equipped cutters, and can rescue people or intercept smuggling vessels.

How high do rescue swimmers jump from?

10 to 15 feet

How many Coast Guard rescue swimmers have died on duty?

Related: COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Tragically, 11 died, but over 100 survived. They jump into the water from helicopters or planes and then swim into burning ships or complicated, underwater cave systems.

How often do rescue swimmers go out?

The attrition rate in some years has been as high as 85%, although the 10-year average is just over 73%. Prospective U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers are physically conditioned to meet high physical fitness standards.

How hard is it to be a rescue swimmer?

How hard is it to become an AST? Out of the 75 – 100 Coast Guard personnel that attend training, only around 40 – 50 will graduate and become rescue swimmers. In rare cases, the attrition rate has been 80%.

Do rescue swimmers deploy?

As an AIRR, you will operate in almost every type of extreme environment and may be assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) sea or shore duty in any part of the world. You could be assigned to squadrons at Naval Air Stations and may deploy aboard aircraft carriers, surface combat ships and support ships.

How much do Navy aviation rescue swimmers make?

How much does a Rescue Swimmer at US Navy make? The typical US Navy Rescue Swimmer salary is $4,570 per month. Rescue Swimmer salaries at US Navy can range from $2,347 – $5,500 per month.

Do Navy rescue swimmers see combat?

They are not usually combat. The Navy has CSAR combat SAR different from SAR. Surface SAR is needed on every ship they work from the ship. There are Air SAR they are assigned to helicopter squadrons and fly from carriers.

How long is navy AIRR training?

two years

What Asvab score do you need to be a rescue swimmer?

162

What Asvab score do you need?