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A new Hawker Beechcraft UC-12W lands on the flight line here Jan 13. Marine Fixed Wing Headquarters Squadron received the new aircraft, which is scheduled to deploy next year.

Photo by Cpl. Steven H. Posy

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New aircraft offers Marines versatility

14 Jan 2011 | Cpl. Steven H. Posy Marine Corps Air Station Miramar-EMS

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Marine Fixed Wing Headquarters Squadron received a new UC-12W “Huron” Jan. 13.

The new aircraft boasts many upgrades that enhance the performance, range and avionics of its predecessor, the UC-12F.

The aircraft transports VIP’s, parts and supplies.

“It’s a great station asset,” said Capt. Christopher G. Hakola, the flight operations officer for VMR Headquarters Squadron here. “This aircraft can quickly deliver parts and cargo to their destinations for a fraction of the cost of a KC-130.”

The UC-12W features substantial improvements in boost, range, horsepower, maximum take-off weight, top speed and operating ceiling. The new aircraft is also equipped to handle two special-mission-extended-range fuel tanks, which provide the aircraft with 40 percent more usable fuel and increases its flight time by more than three hours. “

"The extra three hours of flight time give us a range 2,500 nautical miles, which gives us the flexibility to deploy and perform different missions,” said Capt. Nicholas B. Sills, the flight training officer with VMR Headquarters Squadron.

The UC-12W’s manufacturer, Hawker Beechcraft, has provided King Air turbo aircraft to the Marine Corps for more than 20 years.

“We understand the importance of providing an extremely flexible and durable aircraft that can perform multiple missions and deploy at a moment’s notice to support our troops,” said to Jim Maslowski, the Hawker Beechcraft president, U.S and International Business.

The new aircraft is scheduled to deploy next year.


POLICY

The most important starting point for an EMS* is the development of an environmental policy. ISO14001 requires local governments to implement their own environmental policy. The environmental policy acts as a basis for the environmental management system.

PLANNING

ISO14001 requires that an environmental management system is planned properly. It requires the organization to consider the following carefully: Environmental Aspects; Legal and Other Aspects; Objectives and Targets; and an Environmental Management Program.

IMPLEMENTATION

The two requirements for implementation of an EMS is to define, document, and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities, and to allocate the resources needed to implement and control the EMS.

CHECKING

The key requirement in this EMS step is to regularly monitor and measure key characteristics of activities and operations that could have a significant impact on the environment. Changes to EMS procedures may become necessary in order to deal with nonconformances with the EMS, with mitigating environmental impacts, or corrective and preventive action.

REVIEW

The management review process ensure that information is collected to enable management to carry out proper review. Top management review the need for changes to policy, objectives and targets, and ensure that a commitment to continual improvement is being demonstrated.

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