Dave S wrote in message hlink.net...
I think that this sounds good on the surface but is not well thought out.

1) as the other person said before, their are maintenance intensive...
and expensive.

2) Keeping crews current for relief work,
3) Leave medivac to the trained, professional
4) Dont count on free labor.
Dave


I proposed that the machines would still belong to the Govt. and the
parts would as well. This is sort of like what Bush proposed with
Govt. and civilian charities comming together to solve a problem.
I think you are underestimating the military personality in items
2,3,and 4. They by nature have a great pride in doing their job and
many I know work extremely hard for a good meal. It would be for prior
service with the proper experience. During the big hurricane in
Hondures a few years ago they sent down some Chinooks with crews that
some members had little training in this work. I remember the guys
complaining about it themselves. I think that with a proper budget
keeping crews current would not be an issue. I am sure there would be
some stand down time every year when weather in Central America is
calm.
Again, the thought is that the military would be glad to hand off
this mission to a dedicated team.
Clayton