Transcript Document 7837258

DBSL
COMBAT EQUIPMENT
Overview
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Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag
(PDB)
Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump
operations
Canopy procedures
Parachutists Drop Bag (PDB)
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Provides a
streamlined
container for
equipment to be
jumped in
Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
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Single Point Release System
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Connects PDB to upper rings
Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
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Lowering Line
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Shoulder straps
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Connects to right side lower ring or G-Strap
Tighten down when you get “Stand Up”
Adjustment Straps
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Tighten and stow excess after EVERY Jump
Center Equipment in Bag
Keep weight close to body and as high as possible
Rigging for CE Jump
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Weapon
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Sling over left shoulder
Tie to the most comfortable loop with 80lb cotton
webbing
Sling goes under shoulder strap and over Chest
Strap
Twist so magazine is to the rear and sling routes over
the for stock
Route waist band over the weapon and under main
lift web
Rigging in Aircraft
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Secure PDB on the deck in front of you
Jumpmaster will signal first pass to rig equipment at
approximately 10 minutes
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Pick PDB up set it on the seat
Legs through the shoulder straps
Hook up the lowering line to lower right ring
Connect Equipment attaching hooks to middle upper rings
Wait for a Instructor inspection before sitting down
Approximately 6 minutes Jumpmaster will start Jump
Commands
Rigging in Aircraft
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Stand Up
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Hook Up
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Check routing and insure “Hooked UP”
Check Equipment
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Snap-hook facing skin of aircraft
Check Static-lines
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Stand, Check pins and hand jumper static line snap-hook
Tighten shoulder straps and check all connection points
Sound Off For Equipment Check
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Pass thumbs up to Jump Master from last to first jumper
After Exit
Hold body position as canopy starts to
open
 Gain control of canopy
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 Under
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Canopy
When on final approach to landing
Check lowering line
 Lower equipment
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Questions?
Review
Q. Where should weight be positioned in
the PDB?
Review
A. Close to the body and as high as
possible
Summary
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Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag
(PDB)
Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump
operations
Canopy procedures