Since when does an organised professional search involving dedicated specialists with SOP's/strategies/inter service agreements/protocols,
suddenly discover amongst their midst - a rogue element doing its own thing. Not talking to any of the ground troops, not being aware of their intentions; blatently showing due disregard to anything going on elsewhere?
These 'loose canons' wander in do their own thing and stumble across the victims. This was not a co-ordinated search using the information available, it was a lucky shot. Nothing more nothing less.
They weren't to know that within minutes, several other airborne assets might arrive. What then?
They may have become victims themselves during this foray into the unknown, especially during the landing/takeoff phase - what then? Who clears that mess up?
To support this action would cause senseless havoc to future dedicated search and rescue missions. Switch the TV on, pick a mission, ring a buddy and hey presto - instant hero
I say again: the results DON'T justify the means.
Do it properly, or don't do it at all..................Morons.
