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re: To my fellow paratroopers, past and present...
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:01 pm to Wolfhound45
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:01 pm to Wolfhound45
So basically no difference except it's a bunch jumping at once and if someone fricks it up it puts everyone a lot more risk because of the static line thing?
Do these dudes get to experience solo before static line?
Do these dudes get to experience solo before static line?
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Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:01 pm to 777Tiger
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gun
Weapon.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:01 pm to Wolfhound45
A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers. He went though the standard training, completed the practice jumps from higher and higher structures, and finally went to take his first jump from an airplane. The next day, he called home to his father to tell him the news.
"So, did you jump?" the father asked.
"Well, let me tell you what happened. We got up in the plane, and the sergeant opened up the door and asked for volunteers. About a dozen men got up and just walked out of the plane!"
"Is that when you jumped?" asked the father.
"Um, not yet. Then the sergeant started to grab the other men one at a time and throw them out the door."
"Did you jump then?" asked the father.
"I'm getting to that. Every one else had jumped, and I was the last man left on the plane. I told the sergeant that I was too scared to jump. He told be to get off the plane or he'd kick my butt."
"So, did you jump?"
"Not then. He tried to push me out of the plane, but I grabbed onto the door and refused to go. Finally he called over the Jump Master. The Jump Master is this great big guy, about six-foot five, and 250 pounds. He said to me, `Boy, are you gonna jump or not?' I said, `No, sir. I'm too scared.' So the Jump Master pulled down his zipper and took his penis out. I swear, it was about ten inches long and as big around as a baseball bat! He said, `Boy, either you jump out that door, or I'm sticking this little baby up your arse.'"
"So, did you jump?" asked the father.
"Well, a little, at first."
"So, did you jump?" the father asked.
"Well, let me tell you what happened. We got up in the plane, and the sergeant opened up the door and asked for volunteers. About a dozen men got up and just walked out of the plane!"
"Is that when you jumped?" asked the father.
"Um, not yet. Then the sergeant started to grab the other men one at a time and throw them out the door."
"Did you jump then?" asked the father.
"I'm getting to that. Every one else had jumped, and I was the last man left on the plane. I told the sergeant that I was too scared to jump. He told be to get off the plane or he'd kick my butt."
"So, did you jump?"
"Not then. He tried to push me out of the plane, but I grabbed onto the door and refused to go. Finally he called over the Jump Master. The Jump Master is this great big guy, about six-foot five, and 250 pounds. He said to me, `Boy, are you gonna jump or not?' I said, `No, sir. I'm too scared.' So the Jump Master pulled down his zipper and took his penis out. I swear, it was about ten inches long and as big around as a baseball bat! He said, `Boy, either you jump out that door, or I'm sticking this little baby up your arse.'"
"So, did you jump?" asked the father.
"Well, a little, at first."
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:02 pm to Abstract Queso Dip
Military Free Fall (which you are describing) is completely different than static line parachuting. Different mission sets and training programs completely.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:04 pm to Wolfhound45
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Feel free to post yours anytime.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:04 pm to Wolfhound45
I never made a ramp jump, just from the door on Hercs and Mooses. I also never saw anyone hesitate at the door except in airborne school.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:05 pm to DoItDoug
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Airborne is as big of a hoax as Covid.
Airborne units are legit. I agree basic airborne school is more of a rights of passage tho. I’m a “five jump chump” as well. NEVER had to jump again after airborne school.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:05 pm to Wolfhound45
Don't those cats jump from 40 feet learning how to control/fall/land or am I misinformed?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:06 pm to Obtuse1
quote:Yeah, because you were doing real paratrooper jumps over at the Deuce. USASOC gives you plenty of opportunity for ramp jumps (C-130, CASA 212, CH-47).
I never made a ramp jump...
Much respect to those who made their living on Ardennes
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:06 pm to Obtuse1
Done side and rear of Hercs. Nothing like those clowns. That was embarrassing to watch
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:09 pm to Abstract Queso Dip
Airborne school at Fort Benning gives you a good idea of what an exit will be like and how to control your parachute in the air.
Tower week - 34 foot tower
Tower week - 250 foot tower
Tower week - 34 foot tower
Tower week - 250 foot tower
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:16 pm to Wolfhound45
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Tower week - 250 foot tower
That looks more terrifying than jumping out of the actual plane.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:18 pm to Wolfhound45
You’re a paratrooper? That’s awesome! Both my grandfathers were paratroopers, among other things while in the service.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:19 pm to Oklahomey
quote:Retired. Very thankful for the opportunities I had.
You’re a paratrooper?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:19 pm to Wolfhound45
Worked with a guy who went to jump school in the late 70's. Said he got to the door and hesitated. Jumpmaster immediately kicked him out of the door. Said he fainted, came to just before he hit the ground, then immediately realized he pissed his pants 
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:19 pm to Wolfhound45
Dad (retired career USMC pilot) and I once flew to Austin in his plane. After we landed, we visited with some guys who were about to go skydiving. They invited Dad (who was 80 or so at the time). He gave the traditional "I spent my life staying inside my plane/helicopter" answer.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:20 pm to GetCocky11
quote:I have never done that. The day we were supposed to do the 250 foot tower we had high winds. And yes, I am told it is quite frightening. A big concern is ensuring that trainees are not blown into the tower during training. Hence you only see two arms in operation at a given time (both downwind from prevailing winds).
That looks more terrifying than jumping out of the actual plane.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:22 pm to Wolfhound45
but where are the ejection seats?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:22 pm to 777Tiger
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but where are the ejection seats?
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:35 pm to Wolfhound45
Thx for sharing 45!
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