A Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Navy Station Search And Rescue (SAR) Located In Key West, FL, And Whidbey Island, Wa

Abstract

In this thesis, we examine whether the Navy should maintain its current scope of search and rescue (SAR) resource employment, or consider alternative ways to conduct SAR missions. Station SAR services are critical enablers to the generation of naval aviation force readiness; however, use of a multi-mission combat helicopter may not be the most economical method to deliver those services, particularly when balanced with an increasing fleet demand. We analyze existing fleet inventory, personnel, and operational demand data at naval air stations at Key West, FL, and Whidbey Island, WA, in a cost-benefit analysis of alternate ways to conduct SAR. We consider the distinct requirements for Station SAR services at each of the two naval air stations included in our study, based upon platforms supported, range, environmental factors, operating parameters, and local policies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1080172

Entities

People

  • Amanda Sciberras
  • Bryce L. Christensen

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Flight Crews
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Search And Rescue
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security