2005 to present


usa Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE

US Navy

HSC-3 Merlins









Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE US NavyMH-60S with temporary water based paint scheme for better visibilty in firefighting roles with CALFIRE 2014

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE
Merlins, tail code SA started flying the MH-60S Sea Hawk in 2002 and redesignated from HC-3 on April 2005.

HSC-3 is the designated Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM) with the task of ensure that units are fully-qualified to perform lifesaving operations with standardization in SAR training, equipment, manuals and procedures.

In 2012, HS-10 decommissioned and most of it transferred to HSC-3. This increased the number of Sailors stationed at HSC-3 from 625 to more than 800, and the number of helicopters from 22 to 32.

As of 2013, HSC-3 is the largest helicopter Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) in the US Navy, training pilots to fly the MH-60S, SH-60F and the HH-60H.
HSC-3 formally retired its last HH-60H on 13 May 2019 at NAS North Island.
On July 12/14, 2020 HSC-3 Seahawks have conducted more than 1,500 helicopter water bucket drops during the USS Bonhomme Richard fire



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Air Rescue Hoist Training Course with HSC-3

Air Rescue Hoist Training Course with HSC-3

11-Dec-22 - Air Rescue Systems Corp (ARS) completed initial “Fluid-Dynamic” Helicopter Hoist training with the US Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3 (HSC-3) at Naval Base Coronado, CA #hoist
Navy Flight Safety Award to HSC-3, HSC-4 and VRM-30

Navy Flight Safety Award to HSC-3, HSC-4 and VRM-30

29-Oct-22 - US Navy 2021 Aviation Safety Award given to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-3 “Merlins”, HSC-4 “Black Knights” and Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron VRM-30 “Titans” #safety
Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard

Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard

13-Jul-20 - A fire broke out aboard the US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6) docked in maintenance at the San Diego naval base. San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept and Harbor Police fire boats assisted in battling the fire #shipfire
HSC-3 Reaches 250,000 Class A Mishap-Free Flight Hours

HSC-3 Reaches 250,000 Class A Mishap-Free Flight Hours

14-Jun-13 - SAN DIEGO (NNS) By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Huntoon - Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 "Merlins" celebrated reaching 250,000 Class A Mishap-free hours, June 14.


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YearsLocationICAO/FAA
2005-    NAS North Island KNZY




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2005-    S-70 H-60 MH-60S Seahawk








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