Jumpmaster
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Jumpmasters are the expert paratroopers in an airborne unit who train and teach the military techniques for jumping from airplanes. They are responsible for the safe and successful completion of airbo
Jumpmasters from the U.S. and German Armies during joint training exercises over Fort Bragg (2010)
A Jumpmaster student at Joint Base Lewis-McChord prepares to check the paratroop door under the observation of a Jumpmaster Instructor.
A jumpmaster starts the PWAC sequence by giving his paratroopers the "ten-minutes" command as he begins to prepare them to exit the aircraft
Static line
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A static line is a fixed cord attached to a large, stable object. It is used to open parachutes automatically for paratroopers and novice parachutists.
Jumpmaster
…from airplanes. They are responsible for the safe and successful completion of airborne operations. In military applications, jumpmasters are used for static line and freefall jumps. In Australia, jumpmasters are formed and used by the 2nd Commandos Regiment…
Military static line jump, from the rear of a C-130 Hercules
Deployment bag and permanently sewn 15-foot (4.6 m) static line assembly from military field manual for static line parachuting