In simple terms, there exists a current capability gap in UK between mil and civ SAR due ... to the amount of training, the current govt depts' requirements and the use of NVG (ignoring 360 v 180 radar and speed of the aircraft).
This is not due to the quality of the individuals, simply the difference in
current govt depts' requirements.
The same capability is supposed to exist under SARH but that is a lot of promises away from reality
, as you would naturally expect from a contract that hasn't yet been signed!
Louis
