USMC Executive Flight Detachment (HMX-1 and Presidential Helo)

[MettGT]

I know that you knew it. That was for all the rest.

I wasn't sure if they had Hueys, but I know that they don't have Cobras. They do still take Cobra guys into the squadron though. I think that they'll get you qualled on two aircraft while you're there. Typically it's the one that you normally fly and one other specialty chopper like the 60 or the 3.

By the way, all of these knowledges, such that they are, are proof that I did in fact listen to some of my MEU brethren in the wardroom from time to time. The HMX guys have some pretty interesting tales of different VIPs and cool places that they got to fly. They're probably the only chopper stories worth listening to outside of the skid kids.

For our helo capabilities class here at TBS, one of the pilots that flew into LZ-6 with a shitter was a Cobra guy. So I guess they take Cobra guys unless there was a recent change.

On a side note, for the CAS portion of R-7/Call for Fire we had a Cobra section fly in from Johnstown, PA (HMLA-775, I think) for about an hour of play time, which was pretty motivating.

 

[mb1k]

pretty interesting looking documentary on the subject http://www.austinsmithard.com/documentary3MARINE.htm

Thanks for the link! Great documentary...

 

[limeyfish]

I'm just wondering why anyone who uses Michael Bolton as his avatar would be asking the question. :icon_tong

Be happy I spared everyone the Tom Jones and David Hasselhoff avatars! Actually, just a huge Office Space fan...

And thanks for satisfying my idle curiosity.

 

[HeyJoe]

The "White Top" side of HMX-1 is called the Executive Flight Detachment.

The "Green Top" side does Operational Test and Evaluation reporting to COMOPTEVFOR. Currently, HMX-1 is responsible for the CH-46, CH-53 and UH-1N/Y programs and initially did all the work on the MV-22 before a separate MV-22 OT squadron was created. I'm surprised, however, that a VH-71 POC is not listed.

 

[snake020]

What is the patch that Major Jack Bauer is wearing during his brief time at HMX-1, or is it fabricated?

 

[phrogdriver]

^^ I don't recognize it, but I'm too lazy too search. He looks like "lieutenant commander" Jack Bauer, since he has rank insignia on his shoulders (which Marines don't) and they're bright colored (AF flight suit rank insignia are generally subdued).

 

[Pags]

HSL-45, The Wolfpack

 

[loadtoad]

Pags - did you color that yourself?

 

[mmx1]

What is the patch that Major Jack Bauer is wearing during his brief time at HMX-1, or is it fabricated?

I was going to ask what season it was, but it's in the address - season 5.

 

[whalepelt]

Pags - did you color that yourself?

Well, someone gets an A for staying inside the lines.

 

[Pags]

Pags - did you color that yourself?

I did it this evening on the placemat at dinner (after solving the maze). I like any restaurant that gives me crayons.

 

[Gatordev]

I was going to ask what season it was, but it's in the address - season 5.

Sheesh. How can you ask this? It's perhaps THE BEST season. Honestly, it's a good thing we're here...

 

[Screamtruth]

Just for clarity, it's only Marine One when the President is on board. Otherwise it's just another chopper whose late for the wrong zone.

The other HMX aircraft (phrogs, shitters, 60's, and I think Hueys) do a lot more than just executive transport, and most of it isn't as moto, but you're right that there's a lot of flying involved. The vast majority of the helo lifts that you do at TBS are done by HMX-1, for example. Other than that, I'm not sure exactly why they fly so much. I guess because they can.

Where is that signature from? Funny as hell.

Threadjack out.

 

[Harrier Dude]

Where is that signature from? Funny as hell.

Threadjack out.

I'll let Squeeze explain it.......if he can remember the details.

 

[KBayDog]

HSL-45, The Wolfpack

Our Wolfpack is better than your Wolfpack: