It works in the civil world as well.
We had a S76 detachment to Haverfordwest for a thirty day hole in the Bristol Channel. At the end of the contract the helicopter had to be delivered back to Redhill where it was the executive hire/Al Bristow's personal transport.
During the detachment a pilot and an engineer had struck up a relationship with a couple of Welsh ladies and they were desirous of a dirty weekend in the Smoke. As it was enroute I wanted to call in to Odiham to have a chat with the blokes.
A call to Redhill; might be good for recruitment, and got the permission on condition that there were no landing charges. A call to Odiham, no problem, anything new is interesting.
I did the normal squadron arrival at Odiham; 145 knots, 60 degrees break, which surprised the civvy trained pilot, engineer and especially the Welsh bints. However, nothing was lost and we had a good coffee and a chat.
It's amazing how you can get away with using HM's or a company helicopter as an extension of your social life and get away with it.