Naval Helicopter Forces
Roles
- Surveillance and Presence Operations
- Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW)
- Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
- Protection Operations in multi-threat environment, as required.
- Maritime helicopter operations in general
Major Units
- 6 Squadron RNZAF
- [5 x Seasprites SH-G2(NZ) helicopters]
The provision of No 6 Squadron, RNZAF, prepared for the conduct of naval helicopter operations. These operations range from support to the Naval Combat Forces, the Naval Support Forces, and the Naval Patrol Forces, and the conduct of limited independent operations. This output expense also includes the provision of naval helicopter forces for a range of support services to Government and the community, when required.