Virtual Department of Homeland Security
The mission of vDHS is to simulate real world DHS Air and Marine operations by providing realistic training and mission capability to its members, the flying public on VATSIM, and its vSOA partners.
We strive to provide accurate simulation of several government agencies and departments.
Performs security flights for several of the national security sites along with NEST flight for high profile events.
Provides protection and security for the over 6,000 miles of US border area.
Premier level law enforcement support and prisoner transport services.
Work with NOAA flying hurricane hunter missions during the most dangerous weather seasons in the world!
The focus of our operations with accurate simulation of the DHS Air and Marine Operations component.
Provides our members with 1st class training, ensuring mission readiness 24/7!
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Responsible for overall administration of the vDHS, and is the direct liaison with VATSIM. and other vSOA's.
Assists the Commissioner with day to day operations, and acts as the Commissioner in their absence.
The Chief of Staff is responsible for Internal Affairs and resolving conflict within the vDHS.
Responsible for management of vDHS events and operations, also operates the AMOC.
Responsible for vDHS training curriculum, compliance with VATSIM, and FI recruitment.
Responsible for vDHS resources, including the fleet, flight plans, website, and so on.
Responsible for leading other flight instructors in training students.
The Virtual Department of Homeland Security (vDHS) is a virtual airline that aims to accurately simulate the operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within the VATSIM network. Our mission is to provide a realistic and professional experience for all members and partner organizations.
Membership at vDHS is open to everyone with a VATSIM account. Those without a VATSIM account are encouraged to create one first before continuing with vDHS.
We offer a comprehensive training programs for new and experienced pilots who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge. Our training includes ATC communications, IFR, VFR, and mission related tasking.
To get involved with the vDHS, a VATSIM CID and Discord account is required. Registration can be complete thru our PhPVMS crew portal. Further instructions are given on our Discord server.
No, the Virtual Department of Homeland Security operates independently and is not affiliated with the real U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any department of the United States Government. Our focus is solely on simulation. No content from vDHS should be used for real world activities.
We provide various resources including guides, flight instructors, on and off network flying, and real world examples of operations.