DBSL

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DBSL

• COMBAT EQUIPMENT

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Overview

• Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
• Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations
• Canopy procedures

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Parachutists Drop Bag (PDB)

• Provides a streamlined container for equipment to
  be jumped in

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Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)

• Single Point Release System
• Connects PDB to upper rings

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Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)

• Lowering Line
• Connects to right side lower ring or G-Strap
• Shoulder straps
• Tighten down when you get Stand Up
• Adjustment Straps
• Tighten and stow excess after EVERY Jump
• Center Equipment in Bag
• Keep weight close to body and as high as possible

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Rigging for CE Jump

• Weapon
• 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

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Rigging in Aircraft

• Secure PDB on the deck in front of you
• Jumpmaster will signal first pass to rig
  equipment at approximately 10 minutes
• 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

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Rigging in Aircraft

• Stand Up
• Stand, Check pins and hand jumper static line
  snap-hook
• Hook Up
• Snap-hook facing skin of aircraft
• Check Static-lines
• Check routing and insure Hooked UP
• Check Equipment
• Tighten shoulder straps and check all connection
  points
• Sound Off For Equipment Check
• Pass thumbs up to Jump Master from last to first
  jumper

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After Exit

• Hold body position as canopy starts to open
• Gain control of canopy
• Under Canopy
• When on final approach to landing
• Check lowering line
• Lower equipment

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Questions?
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Review

• Q. Where should weight be positioned in the PDB?
  

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Review

• A. Close to the body and as high as possible

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Summary

• Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
• Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations
• Canopy procedures