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T-11 Main Parachute Characteristics |
The T-11 series parachute is used during static line Airborne operations and is a non-steerable canopy. |
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T-11 Main Parachute Weight |
Approximately 38 lbs. |
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T-11 Main Parachute Diameter |
Nominal 28.6' |
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T-11 Main Parachute Shape |
Modified Cross/cruciform platform |
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T-11 Main Parachute Safe Drop speed |
150 knots max, 50 knots min |
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T-11 Main Parachute Average Deployment Time |
6.5 seconds |
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T-11 Main Parachute Rate of Decent |
14-18.5 feet per second |
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T-11 Main Parachute Major components (10) |
1. Universal static line modified 2. Deployment bag 3. Drogue parachute 4. Bridal assembly 5. Deployment sleeve 6. Canopy assembly 7. Slider 8. Riser assembly 9. Harness assembly 10. Pack tray |
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T-11 Main Parachute Adjustment points (9 total, 4 pairs) |
1. The chest strap 2. Two sizing channels 3. Two main lift web tuck tab assemblies 4. Two leg straps 5. Two free running ends of the horizontal backstrap |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Characteristic |
The T-11R is a troop chest mounted, ripcord center pull, emergency type parachute designed for manual activation in the event of a malfunction of the main parachute. |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Weight |
Approximately 14.8 lbs. |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Diameter |
Nominal approx. 29' |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Shape |
Aero conical design |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Rate of Decent |
26 feet per second |
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T-11 Reserve Parachute Major Components (6) |
1. Extractor parachute 2. Ejector spring with protection cap 3. Canopy assembly 4. Reserve riser assembly 5. Reserve pack tray 6. Ripcord assembly |
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Max Windspeed to Drop Personnel and Equipment |
Personnel: 13 knots (to include gusts) Equipment: 17 knots (to include gusts) |
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Altitudes to Remember |
Jump Altitude: 1,250 feet (above ground level) Lowering your combat equipment: 200 feet AGL Prepare to land the T-11: 200 feet AGL |
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C-130 "Hercules" Capabilities |
Medium range cargo aircraft that comes in several models. Powered by 4 engines, turbo prop. Drop speeds are between 125 - 135 knots (130 optimum). Can carry a max of 54 combat equipment jumpers. |
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C-130 "Hercules" For Airborne Operations |
2 parachute doors. 4 Anchor line cables, each accommodates 20 jumpers max. 7 sets of jump caution lights. Towed parachutist retrieval system (1 per door). Ramp operations are possible |
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C-17 Globemaster |
Swept wing, four engine, turbo fan aircraft. Can carry large payloads inter-continental distances without refueling. Drop speed of 130 knots +/- 3 knots. Over ramp operation not authorized. |
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C-17 Globemaster For Airborne Operations |
13 sets of jump caution lights. 6 minute slow-down. 4 anchor line cables (27 jumpers outboard) (24 jumpers inboard). 2 Canadian retrieval systems. Dedicated antenna for TAC-SAT. 1 USAF Loadmaster. A/C must have deck angle of 5-7 degrees. |
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Buddy Rigging of The T-11 (8 steps) |
1. Elongate excess webbing from the points of adjustment (leg straps, horizontal back straps, and chest strap) 2. Place the parachute harness high on the jumper's back 3. Secure the chest strap and ENSURE the quick-release is the width of two to three fingers 4. Secure the aviator's kit bag 5. Secure the leg straps and ENSURE the left leg strap is properly routed through the exposed carrying handle over the bottom and under the top. 6. ENSURE the center point leg strap ejector snaps and quick fit V-ring should rest in the jumper's hip socket. 7. Remove all slack from the horizontal backstrap until a tight but comfortable adjustment is made. 8. Remove all slack on the free runninng end of the diagonal backstraps (stow all excess webbing in the webbing retainers) |
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Buddy Rigging of The T-11 Reserve (3 steps) |
1. Pass the waistband through the waistband retainers from right to left. 2. Attach the right and left connector snap to the D-rings. 3. Pull the slack from the waistband and secure it to the waistband adjuster panel forming a two to three finger quick-release. |
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The Airborne Creed 1st Stanza |
I am an Airborne trooper! A PARATROOPER! I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice. |
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The Airborne Creed 2nd Stanze |
I serve the mighty Airborne Force, famed for its deeds in war, renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am, in all I do. I am an elite trooper, a sky trooper, a shock trooper, a spearhead trooper. I blaze the way to far-flung goals, behind, before, above the foe's front line. |
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The Airborne Creed 3rd Stanza |
I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep my mind and my body always fit to do my part in any Airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every art and artifice of war. |
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The Airborne Creed 4th Stanza |
I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking. I have pride in the Airborne and I will never let it down! AIRBORNE! |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Advanced Combat Helmet Characteristics |
Comes in 4 sizes: S, M, L, XL Consists of 3 major components: 1. Helmet shell 2. 7 Suspension pads (4 oval, 1 crown and 2 trapezoid pads) 3. Modified chinstrap assembly. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Adjustable D-ring Attaching Straps |
2 Adjustable D-ring attaching straps One end terminates into a triangle link while the other terminates into a snap hook |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature M1950 Weapons Case Characteristics |
Designed to allow the individual parachutist to jump their individual weapon or crew-served weapon. Can accommodate the M240B, M249 SAW or 60MM Mortar. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Quick Release Snap (QRS) Consists of (4) |
1. Quick release snap with opening gate 2. Rotating claw 3. Activation arm 4. Female portion quick release snap |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Hook Pile Tape Lowering Line Characteristics |
Allows the jumper to lower their combat equipment during their fourth point of performance. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature M1950 Weapons Case Material |
Heavy nylon duct material or heavy cotton duck material with 1/4 inch felt padding permanently sewn inside. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature M1950 Weapons Case Dimensions |
10 inches wide, Maximum length of 50 1/2 inches, Minimum length of 33 1/2 inches. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Hook Pile Tape Lowering Line Consists of (4) |
1. Looped end hook pile tape lowering line 2. Ejector snap with attached yellow safety lanyard 3. Retainer flap 4. 2 hook and pile tabs on either end of the retainer flap |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Hook Pile Tape Lowering Line Material |
1 inch wide tubular nylon webbing |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Hook Pile Tape Lowering Line Length |
15 feet |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Harness Single Point Release Consists of (7) |
1. 2 adjustable D-ring attaching straps 2. Release handle cable assembly 3. Release handle cross strap 4. Attaching loops: white, green and red 5. Female portion leg strap assembly 6. Male portion leg strap assembly 7. Equipment retainer straps with corresponding friction adapters |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature MOLLE Ruskcsack Characteristics |
Comes in 1 size and cannot be jumped with width over 30". At a minimum, you must have Entrenching Tool Carrier or a Sustainment Pouch centered and low on the front of the MOLLE Rucksack. |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature MOLLE Rucksack Consists of (6) |
1. MOLLE Rucksack frame 2. MOLLE Rucksack pack 3. 2 adjustable shoulder carrying straps 4. Molded waist belt 5. MOLLE entrenching tool carrier 6. MOLLE sustainment pouch |
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Combat Equipment Nomenclature Talon Hydration system Characteristcs |
Includes a built-in single point release. Designed to carry your mission essentials "combat light" load. BAC weight 25-35 lbs. |
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Pre-Jump Training 5 Points of Performance |
1. Proper exit, check body position and count (6 thousand count) 2. Check canopy and gain canopy control (check your canopy for holes larger than your helmet, blown sections or gores, 6 or more broken suspension lines, sleeve corner entanglement, bubble inversion) 3. Keep a sharp lookout during your entire decent 4. Prepare to land 5. Land |
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Pre-Jump Training 3 Rules of The Air |
1. Always look before you slip 2. Always slip in the opposite direction to avoid fellow jumpers 3. The lower jumper always has the right of way |
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Pre-Jump Training 5 Points of Contact |
1. Balls of feet 2. Calf 3. Thigh 4. Buttocks 5. Pull-up muscle |
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Pre-Jump Training Activation of The Canopy Release Assemblies Methods |
Hand to shoulder method or Hand assist method |
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Pre-Jump Training Recovery of Equipment Methods |
Figure 8 or Combat |
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Pre-Jump Training Malfunctions Types |
Total malfunction or Partial malfucntion |
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Pre-Jump Training Activation of The T11-R Method |
Pull drop method |
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Pre-Jump Training Collision and Entanglements Types |
High altitude and Low altitude |
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Pre-Jump Training Emergency Landing Types |
Tree landing, Wire landing and Water landing |
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Pre-Jump Training Towed Jumper Procedures |
Stay in a good tight body position while protecting the ripcord handle with either hand |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Static Line Control Preocedures |
4 in the hand, 2 below. Arm extended and joined. Static line routed over the top of the jumper's shoulder. |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Activation of The Reserve Parachute Procedure |
Sound off with "RESERVE, RESERVE, RESERVE". Smother the reserve and get the JM's attention by placing your hand and/or arm over the anchor line cable. If the reserve starts to snake towards the jump door, the jumper must exit the aircraft immediately. |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Red Light Procedures |
The JM will place his hand in the jumper's face and give the command "RED LIGHT, RED LIGHT, RED LIGHT" pushing the stick away from the paratroop door. |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Jump Refusals Consequence |
Jump refusals will be removed from the paratroop door, and given a direct order not to touch their equipment. |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Emergencies Inside The Aircraft Alarms |
1 long continuous ring: Crash during takeoff. 6 short rings: Crash during flight. 3 short rings followed by 1 long ring or verbal warning: Emergency bailout (Take ALL commands from the JM team or Air Crew). |
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Mock Door Training (SARJE-T) Towed Jumper Procedure |
Stay in a good tight body position while protecting the ripcord with either hand. |
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Jump Commands (13) |
1. 20 minute time warning (everyone alert) 2. 10 minute time warning (JM hooks up) 3. "GET READY" 4. "OUTBOARD PERSONNEL STAND-UP" 5. "INBOARD PERSONNEL STAND-UP" 6. "HOOK-UP" 7. "CHECK STATIC LINES" (safety begins checking jumpers) 8. "CHECK EQUIPMENT" 9. "SOUND-OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK" 10. "1 MINUTE" 1 minute until green light 11. "30 SECONDS" 30 seconds until green light 12. "STAND BY" the #1 jumper rotates in the door 13. "GO" the green light is on and it is safe to exit the aircraft |
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Actions if on top of another jumper's canopy |
Double-time off the jumper's canopy and slip away. Avoid the bridal line and corner vents at all four corners of the canopy. |
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Actions if entangled in bridal line or fall through a corner vent |
Stay where you are and prepare to execute a proper parachute landing fall. |
