3D - we are always (except in exceptional circumstances) able to provide 2nd standby crews but it is sometimes the serviceability of the dear old Sea Queen that lets us down on the aircraft front. 24/7 just came at a time when all the SK fleet was 'S'.
The main difference in surge capability between civvy and military SAR (or anything for that matter) is that if you want military guys to do more work you just tell them to - with civilian ops you have to ask nicely and pay them more
Sadly , you guys have probably got it right
