Asymmetric A/C Readiness

[pompack]

When a group (72 bomber A/C) trains at 100% or performs daily milkruns, the number of available A/C never exceeds 29; however if the group is divided into three subgroups (all at the same base) and performs the same activities, the availability is between 33 and 40 total across the three subgroups. Note that the subgroup leaders are less capable in both leadership and inspiration than the group commander. Note also that the base has an excess of A/C support.

This seem backwards. I would think that availablity would be higher if the group is all together under the eye of the (capable) group commander.

[Mr.Frag]

Don't forget the more you fly the more you get damaged aircraft.

You will saturate the base force repairing them once you get too many.

[pompack]

But I am actually flying more A/C per turn when the unit is subdivided. The numbers don't vary much over the course of a week, but the number flying seems to be about 15% more with the unit subdivided.

[2Stepper]

ORIGINAL: pompacl

But I am actually flying more A/C per turn when the unit is subdivided. The numbers don't vary much over the course of a week, but the number flying seems to be about 15% more with the unit subdivided.

Just for sake of curiousity, could you snag a screen shot of the base where they're posted when divided up? Be curious to see what it shows for aircraft support. As in if you need more or are ahead of the curve... I've observed the lesser aircraft on operational status of groups over squadrons myself. This is of interest because it makes me wonder if they're not on more of a "training footing" when organized into groups vs squadrons. I know there's no basis for that thought (anticipating frag comment...LOL), but it's just a perception.

[pompack]

1) How do you do a screenshot again?

2) However, the base is Efate, size 5, 247 support availabile, 178 aircraft. As additional detail, I have had the unit on 100% training for two weeks now since training flying is a little more predictable than operational flying.