Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) The CHP AOP uses helicopters to provide emergency response services twenty-four (24) hours a day, three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the year throughout California. CHP helicopters respond to law enforcement calls, medical emergencies, provide search and rescue services, and conduct patrol flights. In order to effectively conduct this broad spectrum of duties, CHP helicopters are equipped with special mission equipment packages to include but not limited to the following: communications, gimbal mounted sensors, moving map systems, spotlights, cargo hooks, medical equipment, and rescue hoists. Additionally, all CHP helicopters are equipped for night vision goggle (NVG) flight operations. All special mission packages are installed in accordance with manufacturer and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and are required to be maintained in an airworthy and operational condition in order for the CHP to meet its obligation to respond to emergencies and perform other duties. 2) The OAO shall determine the base of assignment for each aircraft. The OAO may change aircraft base locations, move aircraft from one base to another, and/or request maintenance actions be performed on CHP aircraft not assigned to the CHP base where the maintenance is to be performed. 3) The OAO shall determine the base of assignment for each aircraft. The OAO may change aircraft base locations, move aircraft from one base to another, and/or request maintenance actions be performed on CHP aircraft not assigned to the CHP base where the maintenance is to be performed.
