US Army Static Line Parachuting Training Manual (2003 Edition)

The manual contains basic and advanced training and techniques for static line parachuting. It is designed to standardize procedures for initial qualification and training of personnel in their duties and responsibilities in airborne operations. The jumpmaster, assistant jumpmaster, safeties, DACO, DZSTL, and DZSO occupy key positions in airborne operations. The initial training and qualifications of these personnel designated to occupy those critical positions are contained in this manual.

Everything you ever wanted to know about jumping out of an aircraft whether helicopter or airplane, U.S. Army Static Line Parachuting Training Manual shows it all.

Contents Covered:

• Airborne Training
• Personal Equipment
• Five Points of Performance
• Training Apparatuses
• Jump Command Sequence and Jumper Actions
• Main Parachute Malfunctions and Employment of the Reserve Parachute
• Responsibilities and Qualifications of Key Personnel
• Jumpmaster Duties at the Unit Area
• Jumpmaster and Safety Duties at the Departure Airfield
• Jumpmaster and Safety Duties in Flight
• Departure Airfield Control Officer
• Individual Combat Equipment Jump Loads
• Arctic Rigging
• A-Series Containers
• Aircraft and Jump Altitudes
• High-Performance Transport Aircraft
• Rotary-Wing Aircraft
• Other Service Aircraft
• Nonstandard Aircraft Used During Airborne Operations
• Procedures on the Drop Zone
• Drop Zone Computations and Formulas
• Establishment and Operation of a Drop Zone
• Malfunctions Reporting and Duties of the Malfunction Officer
• Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System
• Deliberate Water Drop Zone Operations
• Exit Procedures
• Bundle Delivery System (Wedge)
• Combat Airborne Operations