MallardPI,
If the civvies can provide the same SAR coverage, with the same standards, and make a profit at it....and do it cheaper overall than the military.....why is that a problem? The taxpayer gains out of that situation.
If the CG contract only goes to the high tide mark....alter the contract to meet the needs and let the civvies bid on that requirement. Place the standards to be met within the framework of the contract and then....compare apples to apples....when considering the cost of military SAR versus civvie SAR. A bit of competition never hurts....if you can provide the better service to the customer at the lower price...then the military keeps the contract....if not the civvies get the contract.
The point about military SAR doing other tasks that the civvies do not....is valid....but that in and of itself should not determine the issue. SAR coverage for cost is the issue.