NH Industries MH-90 NFH [NH90]

NH Industries MH-90 NFH Block 17 NH, CD-030, BuNo 17012, from HSC-14, Chargers, stationed at N.A.S. Velinissimo. The 030 was the first MH-90 NFH delivered to NASV and is flown by NASVCO LCDR. Chrissy “Steady” Dehner. This model provides SAR and additional patrol capabilities to the Chargers, enhancing these roles in the central north area of Nautilus, since N.A.S. Velinissimo is located within Naval Service Training Command Nautilus.
Although not ARRS enabled, this type is still capable of open water operations and its operational radius and work load makes it a real option to older Sea Kings, along with the slightly smaller
AW-139 DM. MH-90 NFH is the U.S.N.S.L. designation for multipurpose helicopter, NH90 being the SL manufacturer designation - Spijkers & Wingtips, and NFH the real life manufacturer naval version type indicator - NH Industries.

Real life notes: 

The NH90 NFH is the most modern and the best naval helicopter in its class. It has been designed with safety and versatility in mind in order to fulfill the most demanding missions in the harshest weather conditions for the XXIst century. The NH90 features a redundant fly by wire system, a full composite corrosion free airframe,two powerful engines, a fully integrated weapon system as well as a wide cabin easily reconfigurable. It can operate from a shore base or a Frigate up to sea state 5.
Among the multi-missions the NH90 NFH is capable of executing are Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue, Maritime Surveillance and Control, Limited Airborne Early Warning, Logistic Transport and Utility support, Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), and Special Ops, including Counter Terrorism and Anti-Piracy.

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO

note:
The aircraft shown on the print, BuNo 17012, was delivered to N.A.S. Velinissimo on February 21, 2017, and is the second of her type delivered to U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet units, the other being assigned to HSC-22, Sea Knights, BuNo 17006, assigned to the USS Nimitz, CSG 11, stationed at N.A.S. Miramar when ashore.

Third Fleet new orders method

HSC-14 NH-90 CD-030, BuNo 17012 on delivery flight to N.A.S.V., escorted by HSC-22 AJ-089, BuNo 17006. 02/21/2017.

Following Third Fleet Directive 01/12/2017 a long due orders method explanation is set here for future reference by all U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet installation, carrier and aircraft carrying vessel commanding officers.

Remember that "all new squadrons and surface units need to be proposed to Third Fleet Command prior to establishment" (*) prior to any vehicles being ordered for them.

See Third Fleet Directive 01/12/2017 here.

1. The order and BuNo or Hull Number.

An "order" is considered made when a location of deployment CO decides to add an aircraft, ship or boat to his/her command. That decision usually comes when a new aviator or ship/boat captain is deployed at his/her location, but also when there is an opportunity for a resident officer to add a vehicle to the local roster. The "order" is then placed to Fleet Command.

Note: If you are a CO of an aircraft carrying vessel stationed at a N.A.S., N.A.F., N.B. or N.R.S. (ex: Dauntless Class Frigate) and you have a new order, you need to place it via your location of deployment CO. Aircraft Carrier CO's are usually autonomous and considered location of deployment CO's (ex. USS Nimitz - CAPT. Alex Juventa CAG), even if deployed from a Naval Base or Naval Air facility. 

The CO gets authorization from Fleet Command - i.e. RADM Isaac Harcassle - for the new aircraft, ship or boat, and then proceeds to register it. "BuNo's and Hull Numbers are assigned when a new order is confirmed and in sequential order, regardless of type of aircraft or surface vessel and of its place of deployment." (*)

The CO registers the vehicle with Third Fleet records, located and organized at N.A.S. Miramar. The registry info specifies the squadron or unit the vehicle will join, type and role of the vehicle, the crew and its position in the squadron and any changes to that squadron's composition.

The registry will generate a BuNo/Hull Number and provide guidelines for the types of liveries available, designer in charge and possible side numbers (SDN).

2. Making the livery.

The next step is to make the new vehicle's livery, following Third Fleet standards. "To maintain a correct and true to real life appearance on all Third Fleet air and sea vessels, (...) CDR. Asra Kron, NASMCO, (is assigned) the responsibility of checking liveries before application in active duty. CDR. Kron may execute the livery herself or provide guidelines for their correct execution by any designer of a CO's choice." (*)

Note that existing models will prevail, no matter who the designer is. If a particular squadron has a designer working on its liveries, that designer must be contacted to supply any similar ones. That does not exclude any designer from following Third Fleet standards and submitting the work for inspection before application.

3. Delivering the order.

A new arrival is always reason to celebrate. Whenever the work on a new aircraft or surface vessel is complete, CO's are encouraged to register the occasion and advertise it on their local platforms (location websites or weblogs) and/or send the report to Third Fleet command for publication in the U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet website. As the main source of Third Fleet new aircraft and surface vessels deliveries, expect N.A.S. Miramar to echo those good news on its own platforms (group, weblog).
The advertising of those reports (links) in U.S.N.S.L. group notices and/or chat is also encouraged, as it presents an opportunity to show Third Fleet's dynamics and activity.

Please direct any questions on this matter to RADM. Isaac Harcassle or CDR. Asra Kron.

(*) quote from Directive 01/12/2017

Third Fleet Records
NASM

February 2017

Chargers: New SH-60 to New HSC-14

HSC-14 Chargers SH-60 Seahawks CD-12 and CD-13 in delivery transit to N.A.S.V., buNo's 17008 and 17009, 01/06/2017.

"Day and Night Lightning Strikes!"
That is Helcombatron Fourteen motto and by RADM. Isaac Harcassle's directive, Third Fleet now counts then among the HSC squadrons. On the establishment of this world famous Chargers with the fleet, deployment was assigned to N.S.T.C. Nautilus, leading to the creation of a local inatallation that accommodates a helicopter combat squadron. So was born Naval Air Station Velinissimo (N.A.S.V.).

HSC-14 shall, on order employ the MH/SH-60s in support of Third Fleet's objectives, with emphasis on Search and Rescue, Logistics, Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Surface Warfare, and Special Operations. Same Mission statement as the real life squadron.

As usual click on the photos to enlarge.

CD-013 on a high speed over water test off Miramar, Aldabra Sea.

The two new Chargers ready for delivery at N.A.S. Miramar, 01/05/17.

CDR. Asra Kron and LCDR. An Rainbow arriving at N.A.S.V., 01/06/17.

The two aircraft were delivered as scheduled to LCDR. Chrissy Dehner at N.A.S. Velinissimo on January 6th, 2017. They were flown by CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron and LCDR. An "Mistell" Rainbow. Along for the ride was Petty Officer Sheridan, who is conducting a survey of Third Fleet components as he decides whether to join our Navy family or not.

LCDR. Dehner receives the new helos at N.S.T.C./N.A.S.V..

The helos were registered at Miramar receiving the usual local of deployment CO's initials as tail code letters and BuNo's 17008 and 17009. To LCDR. Chrissy Dehner, best of luck and success with the new squadron and with CD-012, her personal Seahawk. Go Chargers!

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO