Originally Posted by
llamaman
... ... Once the ARCC is embedded within the Coastguard NMOC ... ...
I do not think embedded is quite correct for what will be in place for next March. ARCC structures are expected to be separate from Coastguard MOC structures. It may seem a subtle distinction but, in spite of the branding of the aircraft, MCA Aviation is not structured within the Coastguard but under Director Maritime Operations MCA, and key management are DfT guys.
Later, if there is a move towards a JRCC model, it will be interesting to see how things pan out. The DfT will have to play a strong hand since, for a true JRCC, the Coastguard would be just another seat at the table. After the pain of 'Future Coastguard', that might not go down too well.
ARCC Fareham training kicking off as we scribble.
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