History
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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 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.
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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Locations
| 2005- | KNZY NZY | NAS North Island |
Models
| 2005- | MH-60S Seahawk |