Military Freefall Parachutist

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Product Produced: Commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the United States military services and personnel of foreign countries who are qualified military free-fall parachutists. 

Course Prerequisites:  Active or Reserve component commissioned officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Department of Defense, and selected students of foreign allied countries. Must be a graduate of a Fort Benning recognized military static-line course IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 11 (must have 9 months of service remaining upon graduation). Must possess a current HALO physical examination IAW AR 40-501, Chapter 5, paragraph 8, and report with complete medical records, to include the original HALO examination, (physical must be within 2 years of the course graduation date to be considered current) and a current Physiological Training Record Must possess a current physiological training card (chamber card from either the U.S. Air Force, Navy, or Army). Must meet the US Army height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9. Students body weight must not exceed 240 pounds.

Reporting Instructions: 

 1.  All students reporting for in processing must have: Any necessary waivers, their complete medical records (with original HALO physical), a current physiological training card or record (either Air Force, Navy, or Army), and six copies of orders attaching them to Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st SWTG(A), for the purpose of attending the MFFPC. Students that report without these documents will not enter training.

 Organization/unit surgeons will base their determination of a soldier's medical qualification/disqualification on AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness (1 May 1989), Interim Change No. 101 to AR 40-501 (1 October 1991), and the USAJFKSWCS Memorandum, "Requirements for Completing Physical Examinations for USAJFKSWC Schools, " (1 March 1995).

 *Soldiers requesting waivers for disqualifying conditions will submit their physical examinations along with a memorandum requesting the waiver (not later than 30 days prior to the class start date) through the USASOC Medical Training Division for delivery to USAJFKSWCS (where waivers are considered). The address for the USASOC Training Division is:

Commander, USASOC
ATTN: AOMD-MT
Ft. Bragg, NC 28310

* Waivers must be approved in writing prior to the start date!

 2. Prior to reporting to the MFFPC, students must ensure that all dental, medical, administrative, and personnel actions are completed or rescheduled for a future date (after graduation). Company B will not release students during the conduct of the course except for an emergency.

 3.  Company B headquarters is in Building 305 at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Arizona.  During the first week of training, the headquarters contingent is in Building D-1209 Military Free-fall Simulator (Vertical Wind Tunnel [VWT]) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, at the intersection of Gruber and Mosby Street, (west of Gruber and Reilly Rd.).

 4.  Students must report to the VWT not later than 1700 on the report date listed in the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS).

 5.  During training at YPG, AZ quartered in government facilities. No reservations are necessary, and room assignments are made prior to arrival at YPG. Statements of nonavailability will not be issued.

 6.  Orders to the MFFPC must state that government quarters are available at Fort Bragg for $32 per day single occupancy or $20.50 per day double occupancy and at YPG for $12 per day. Government mess facilities are not always available because of the training schedule.  The use of government mess facilities adversely affects the performance of the mission.  Government mess is not available at YPG, Arizona. There are eating establishments on YPG within 1/4 mile from billeting.  The nearest town is Yuma which is 30 miles away.

 7.  National Guard MFFP student orders should read "report to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, and return to home station."

 8.  Orders must state the temporary duty (TDY) itinerary is Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, and return to home stations or next duty assignment.  This facilitates funding the individuals return tickets, especially those individuals on TDY en route to their next duty assignment. Students should not make reservations or pickup return tickets prior to in processing the school, reservations for departure from the school will be made by the training detachment once graduation date/time has been established.

 9.  Students on separate rations or per diem will provide for their own meals during training.  Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st SWTG(A), will not issue meal cards. Students with meal cards must arrange for separate rations or per diem prior to departure from their parent unit.

 10.  Company B will extend class dates to achieve course graduation standards in the event academic requirements are not met because of adverse weather conditions or air scheduling conflicts.  Students will remain in the course until the rescheduled graduation dates or return to their parent units without qualification.  Students will not make return travel arrangements until the actual graduation dates have been established.   *Students will not be allowed to graduate early because of unit deployment, follow-on TDY/temporary additional duty, or travel arrangements locked in prior to the graduation date.

*All students are responsible for providing their own transportation (taxi) from YPG to Yuma airport after graduation.  (Approx cost $40.00).  Transportation for all training will be provided by Company B.

Packing List: Students will bring the following uniforms and equipment:
 

2 sets of their duty uniform (i.e., battle dress uniform [BDU], utilities, etc.)
2 sets of headgear (BDU or utility cap with rank and insignia)
5 brown T-shirts*
5 pairs of black nylon running shorts
5 pairs of olive drab socks
1 set of the gray Army physical training uniform or sister service equivalent.
*T-shirts will not have logos on them.  Students will wear unit issue sweat suits during the winter months.
Military-type gloves IAW FM 31-19 (flight gloves or black issue are acceptable).
Recommend that during the cold weather months gloves have good insulation without sacrificing dexterity.
2 pair of black combat boots or jungle boots (lace through eyelet type) that meet the standards outlined in AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia are acceptable. Boots with open-hook eyelets are unacceptable for wear.

During the conduct of the course, students will be issued jumpsuits, goggles, helmet, parachute, altimeter, and related equipment. Students may bring parent issued helmet and oxygen mask to the school but they are subject to approval or disapproval for student use.