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Defence Aviation Safety Centre

The DASC is part of the MoD Aviation Regulatory and Safety Group (MARSG) which is the pan-Defence policy, regulatory and auditing body within the MoD Central Staffs that acts as the executive arm of the MoD Aviation Regulatory and Safety Board (MARSB). The DASC is the MoD focus for pan-Defence Aviation Safety issues.

The mission of the DASC is to enhance operational capability by improving Defence Aviation Safety..

Key Roles:

  • To formulate, regulate and validate Defence Aviation Safety policy as directed by the MARSB.
  • To provide Aviation Safety advice to the Service Chiefs of Staff, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), and also to the MARSB.
  • To provide Aviation Safety advice to Commands, Aircraft Operating Authorities, Release to Service Authorities.
  • To provide Aviation Safety advice to other Government Departments, civilian and military agencies, NATO, Foreign & Commonwealth and Partnership for Peace countries as well as to industry.
  • To act as the focus for Aviation Safety matters in the MoD.
  • To provide common, high-level Aviation Safety education and publicity.