FM 3-21.220 STATIC LINE PARACHUTING TECHNIQUES AND TRAINING

US Army Field Manual on CD in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

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This 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. This manual contains the initial training and qualifications of the personnel designated to occupy these critical positions.

SOF unit personnel must meet the requirements for static line parachuting contained in this manual as well as provide special training and instruction for nonstandard equipment, aircraft, and personnel procedures. These procedures are documented in FM 31-19, TC 31-24, TC 31-25, and USASOC Reg 350-2.

Individual service components that deviate from this manual will use approved procedures, techniques, equipment, and equipment-attaching methods specified by their respective service. All deviations must be approved in writing by the using unit commanders.

PAGES:436

PUBLICATION DATE:SEPTEMBER 2003

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