4.6 MCO 3120.11A Marine Corps Parachuting and Program Admin.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000

MCO 3120.11A

PP&O (POG)

17 DEC 2014

MARINE CORPS ORDER 3120.11A

From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List

Subj: MARINE CORPS PARACHUTING POLICY AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Ref: (a) DoD Directive 5100.01, “Functions of the Department of Defense and its Major Components,” December 21, 2010

(b) DoD Directive 5000.01, “The Defense Acquisition System,” May 12,

(c) DoD Instruction 5000.2, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System,” November 25, 2013

(d) MCO 1553.1B

(e) MCO 1553.2B

(f) OPNAVINST 5450.180E

(g) MCO P5102.1B

(h) MCO 13480.1D

(i) SECNAV M-5210.1

(j) MCO 3500.27B

(k) USSOCOM Manual 350-3, “Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperable Airborne Operations (Parachuting) Training Standards”

(l) MCO 3900.15B

(m) MCO 1200.17E

(n) NAVPERS 18068F

(o) MCO 5311.1D

(p) MCO 1000.6G

(q) MCO P1020.34G

(r) MCWP 3-15.7

(s) AFI 13-217, “Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations”

(t) TM 70244A-O1, “U.S. Marine Corps Military Free Fall Operations”

(u) NAVMED P-117

(v) AR 40-501, “Standards of Medical Fitness”

(w) DoD 7000.14-R, “Financial Management Regulation”

(x) Marine Corps Course Conduct Publication for the MC-7 Parachutist Transition course

(y) NAVSEAINST 13512.1M

(z) Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65, Subpart F, “Parachute Riggers”

(aa) Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 105, “Parachute Operations”

(ab) TM 10-1670-201-23, General Maintenance of Parachutes and Other Airdrop Equipment

(ac) DoDD 5410.18 “Public Affairs Community Relations Policy”

(ad) DoDI 5410.19 “Public Affairs Community Relations Policy Implementation”

(ae) NAVAIR 13-1-6.2

(af) SECNAV M-5214.1 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/510001p.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/500001p.pdf https://akss.dau.mil/dag/DoD5002/PDFs/DoDI%205000.2-signed%20(May%2012,%202003).pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/76b230816a0a17968525677c00668970/$FILE/MCO%201553.1B.pdfhttp:/www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/76b230816a0a17968525677c00668970/$FILE/MCO%201553.1B.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/0dce83e13c9c8aa685256c0c0066c2e0/ffafaacfc910b5fb85256bcd004cfb85/$FILE/MCO%20P5102.1B.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/438a1de9f3fa869c85256497006c2924/$FILE/MCO%2013480.1B.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/5a5eabddec126de185256aa800543988/$FILE/MCO%203500.27B%20W%20ERRATUM.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/6d0d0231d3b6ce5e852564970060b497/$FILE/MCO%203900.15%20A.pdf https://www.intranet.tecom.usmc.mil/sites/gtb/sections/TDS/Documents/2007_MCBUL_1200.pdf http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/upd_CD/BUPERS/NEC/Nec.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/d3e3fa3319ce4ec38525680f005ddb2f/$FILE/MCO%205311.1C%20W%20CH%201.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/0dce83e13c9c8aa685256c0c0066c2e0/4d5b6d8cbe34d9a785256850005e3c1b/$FILE/MCO%20P1000.6G.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/0dce83e13c9c8aa685256c0c0066c2e0/6d62f5fbea2cc03a85256850005ee8de/$FILE/MCO%20P1020.34G%20W%20CH%201-4.pdf https://www.doctrine.quantico.usmc.mil/signpubs/w3157.pdf https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs2/18470244000.pdf http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil/Files/Media/mmd/MMDChapter15.pdf http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r40_501.pdf http://www.defenselink.mil/comptroller/fmr/07a/07a_24.pdf http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3d77697f465ce6eac75f8a419aebb033&rgn=div5&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.4&idno=14#14:2.0.1.1.4.6 http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3d77697f465ce6eac75f8a419aebb033&rgn=div5&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.17&idno=14 https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/35008295700.pdf

(ag) OPNAVINST 3710.7U

(ah) MCO 3150.4

(ai) MCO 1500.52D

(aj) MCWP 2-25

(ak) 5 U.S.C. 552a

(al) SECNAVINST 5211.5E

Encl: (1) Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration Manual

Reports Required: I. Joint Airdrop Summary Report (JASR) (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), Encl (1), chap. 13, par. 2.a.

II. Annual Airdrop Roster Report (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), Encl (1), chap. 13, par 2.b.

III. Equipment Malfunctions and Incidents Report (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), Encl (1), chap. 13, par. 3

1. Situation. Individual service parachuting programs are guided by policy directing their conduct and administration by Department of Defense (DoD) executive agents (EA) in accordance with references (a) through (aj).

Reference (a) assigns the U.S. Army as the EA for all airborne matters common to both the Army and the Marine Corps. This Order establishes policy and procedural guidance for the administration of Marine Corps parachuting programs and takes precedence where Marine Corps equipment and doctrine are not supported by EA policy, procedure and/or doctrine. All Marine Corps parachuting programs will be administered in compliance with this Order.

2. Cancellation. MCO 3120.11.

3. Mission. The Marine Corps parachuting program supports the development and maintenance of required warfighting capabilities. Policies and procedures described herein are intended to maximize unit and individual combat effectiveness, service interoperability, accountability and safety.

4. Execution

a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Commander’s Intent

(a) All cognizant Commanders and Officers-in-Charge of Marine Corps units performing parachute operations will conduct parachute operations and training in accordance with this Order and other applicable directives.

This Order is applicable to both the active and reserve components of the Marine Corps.

(b) This Order is applicable to all DoD civilian and military personnel assigned to Marine Corps units and activities. When other Service or Component directives conflict with this Order, the Marine Component commander will determine which Order takes precedence.

(c) This Order establishes the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations (DC PP&O) as the Marine Corps personnel parachuting proponent and the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (DC I&L) as the Marine Corps aerial delivery of cargo proponent.

(2) Concept of Operations. The Marine Corps develops and maintains static line parachuting, Military Free Fall (MFF) parachuting and air delivery capabilities to meet valid operational requirements, as indicated in CMC-approved unit mission statements and by appropriately coded billets on unit Tables of Organization (T/Os). Details of this policy, to include exceptions, are found in enclosure (1) to this Order.

b. Subordinate Element Missions

(1) DC PP&O (POG) shall:

(a) Serve as the Marine Corps proponent, functional expert and supervisor in all matters related to personnel parachuting per Enclosure (1) of this Order.

(b) Conduct an annual validation of all parachuting billets and provide applicable Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) budget input to DC M&RA (MPP) to coincide with budget cycle submissions.

(c) Validate all new parachuting equipment requirements for Marine Corps units and billets as a function of the Total Force Structure process prior to final approval by DC CD&I.

(d) Prior to initial fielding of new Marine Corps aircraft, coordinate DoD proponent validation and approval of aircraft-specific personnel parachuting procedures.

(2) DC I&L (LPC) shall:

(a) Serve as the Marine Corps proponent, functional expert and supervisor in all matters related to air delivery per Enclosure (1) of this Order.

(b) Participate in the DoD Airdrop Malfunction/Safety Analysis Review Board when requested by Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN).

(c) Serve as the lead Marine Corps representative to the DoD Joint Technical Airdrop Group (JTAG) and Integrated Military Free Fall Static Line Air Drop Advisory Group (IMSAAG).

(d) Prior to initial fielding of new Marine Corps aircraft, coordinate DoD proponent validation and approval of aircraft-specific air delivery procedures.

(e) Participate in all Operational Testing (OT) and Developmental Testing (DT) of equipment and procedures for all personnel parachuting and air delivery equipment for Marine Corps aircraft during research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E).

(f) Upon completion of OT and DT of procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery for Marine Corps aircraft in RDT&E, provide DC CD&I with equipment requirements by quantity during the establishment of all new AAOs, ensuring that equipment sets can be properly maintained by units.

(3) DC CD&I shall:

(a) In conjunction with DC PP&O (POG), serve as the user representative for all parachuting equipment-related issues, ensuring current parachuting equipment deficiencies are corrected and desired parachuting capabilities support Marine Corps required operational capabilities.

(b) Take all actions necessary to support equipment requirements for parachuting capabilities in compliance with references (b) and (c).

(c) In coordination with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM); Program Manager, Infantry Weapons Systems (PM-IWS); Product Manager, Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids (PdM-RAR), maintain inter-service liaison to ensure equipment interoperability and facilitate requirement development through appropriate supporting documentation to support parachuting operations.

(d) Participate in all parachute-related Integrated Process Action Teams (IPTs) to identify and resolve logistics issues per Chapter 2 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(e) Maintain current and future T/Os and Tables of Equipment, with mission statements, for all units with valid parachuting requirements.

(f) Maintain current and planned T/E allowances within the Total Force Structure Management System for all units with valid parachuting requirements.

(g) Publish timely updates to any T/O and T/E changes approved to units with valid parachuting requirements.

(4) DC Aviation shall:

(a) Coordinate DC PP&O (POG) and DC I&L (LPC) participation in the development of future aviation capabilities to ensure parachuting requirements are fully considered.

(b) Coordinate DC PP&O (POG), DC I&L (LPC), Commander, MARCORSYSCOM (PMM-113), and Commander, Naval Safety Center (Code 44) participation in planning for OT and DT of aircraft in RDT&E to ensure procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery are developed, validated and approved by the DoD parachuting proponents prior to aircraft fielding.

(5) CG Training and Education Command shall:

(a) Conduct an annual validation of all Marine Corps parachuting related formal school requirements via the Training Input Plan (TIP) process per reference (d), and provide input and requirements to other services as required.

(b) Manage the assignment of parachuting-related formal school quotas via the Student Registrar Module of the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) per Chapter 8 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(c) Evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of current and proposed Marine Corps parachuting training programs in accordance with reference (e).

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(d) Establish individual training standards for personnel and cargo parachuting operations and incorporate as appropriate into associated training and readiness manuals.

(e) Participate in all parachute-related IPTs to identify and resolve training issues per Chapter 2 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(f) Develop, train and maintain Programs of Instruction (POI) for Marine Corps-unique parachuting equipment as required.

(g) Provide commanders with subject matter expertise (SME)/technical assistance concerning parachuting, parachute rigging procedures, and administrative requirements during Airborne Mobile Training Team (AMTT) deployments for training.

(h) Consult and collaborate closely with PdM-RAR parachute program officer in the development of manpower and training plans for parachuting equipment in RDT&E.

(i) Participate in the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference per Chapter 3 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(6) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, PMM-113 shall:

(a) Coordinate and manage all parachute equipment research, development and acquisition as identified by DC CD&I and validated by DC PP&O (POG) and DC I&L (LPC).

(b) Provide Marine Corps-wide coordination and standardization of all approved and fielded parachute systems and equipment.

(c) Serve as the Marine Corps sponsor for parachute equipment, responsible for developing and refining applicable technical and procedural techniques specific to parachute equipment, as well as developing next generation parachute equipment and monitoring/enforcing applicable safety procedures for fielded parachuting equipment.

(d) Provide assistance to DC PP&O (POG); DC I&L (LPC); and CG TECOM (C461TP) with regard to parachuting safety, procedures, and techniques as requested.

(e) Participate in the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference per Chapter 3 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(f) Provide MARCORSYSCOM representation for the Marine Corps in the following events: JTAG, IMSAAG, tri-annual Malfunction Review Board, Safety Analysis Review Board, semi-annual Parachute Industry Symposiums, and semi-annual Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration.

(g) Participate in all parachute-related IPTs to identify and resolve technical, systemic and/or programmatic issues per Chapter 2 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(7) Director CMC, Headquarters Safety Division, Naval Safety Center (Code 44), per reference (f):

(a) Advise DC PP&O (POG), DC I&L (LPC), DC CD&I, and CG, TECOM on safety matters pertaining to personnel parachuting and air delivery procedures and techniques.

(b) Investigate and evaluate all malfunctions, incidents and parachute-related mishaps involving Marine Corps personnel and/or equipment in accordance with reference (g). Ensure compliance with reference (h), and report all violations to DC PP&O (POG). Maintain all records per the applicable SSIC in accordance with reference (i).

(c) Maintain a data repository for all monthly airdrop reports and parachute-related malfunction/incident reports.

(d) Participate in the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference per Chapter 3 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(e) Attend all Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps parachute-related Malfunction Review Boards. Attend DoD and civilian conferences related to personnel parachute and cargo airdrop equipment (as appropriate) as the Marine Corps parachute safety subject matter expert.

(f) Conduct parachute safety inspections on all Marine Corps units with a parachute capability at least once every two (2) years. Conduct safety surveys or assist visits as requested by units, or as directed by DC PP&O (POG) or DC I&L (LPC). Results from Paraloft inspections and surveys will be submitted DC PP&O (POG); DC I&L (LPC); and PM-IWS/PdM-RAR, MCSC once the official copy has been signed.

(g) Participate in all parachute-related IPTs to identify and resolve safety issues per Chapter 2 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

(h) Evaluate OT and DT of procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery for Marine Corps aircraft in RDT&E.

(i) Upon completion of OT and DT of procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery for Marine Corps aircraft in RDT&E, issue a Safety Confirmation to DC PP&O (POG) certifying the accepted procedures as safe and reliable for DoD use.

(8) Marine Corps Commanders/Officers-in-Charge of formal training units/activities shall:

(a) Administer, manage and oversee formal courses of instruction in accordance with reference (e).

(b) Ensure all parachute training and operations are conducted in accordance with reference (j). In situations where proponent operational risk management (ORM) procedures have not adequately mitigated identified risks, report discrepancies and possible safety issues to DC PP&O (POG).

(c) Ensure parachute operations are conducted and supervised by a current Jumpmaster trained on the type of equipment used for each training evolution. Jumpmaster currency requirements can be found in reference (r) http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/0dce83e13c9c8aa685256c0c0066c2e0/ffafaacfc910b5fb85256bcd004cfb85/$FILE/MCO%20P5102.1B.pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/438a1de9f3fa869c85256497006c2924/$FILE/MCO%2013480.1B.pdf https://akss.dau.mil/dag/DoD5002/PDFs/DoDI%205000.2-signed%20(May%2012,%202003).pdf http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/82001916d226893285256d12004936dd/5a5eabddec126de185256aa800543988/$FILE/MCO%203500.27B%20W%20ERRATUM.pdf for static line operations and in reference (t) for military free fall operations.

(d) Ensure all instructor and student certification, recertification and refresher training is conducted and documented per enclosure (1) to this Order.

(e) Ensure all graduates of the Basic Airborne Course are entered into Dive/Jump Reporting System (DJRS). Ensure all graduates are put into a “PCS” status within DJRS prior to detaching from the course so they can be picked up by the parent command upon return to the unit.

(f) Ensure all intermediate level training courses get annotated and DJRS profiles are updated with current qualifications.

(9) Unit Commanders shall:

(a) Ensure and enforce compliance with this Order and all other applicable directives within their purview.

(b) Ensure currency and qualification of all parachutists and Jumpmasters per enclosure (1) to this Order.

(c) Ensure certification, recertification and refresher training is conducted and documented as required per enclosure (1) to this Order.

(d) Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, security and storage of all parachute equipment per this Order, applicable references and equipment technical manuals referenced in enclosure (1) to this order.

(e) Develop and maintain a unit Standard Operating Procedure for parachute operations, addressing specific areas not addressed in current directives or doctrinal publications.

5. Administration and Logistics

a. Records created as a result of this Order shall be managed according to National Archives and Records Administration approved dispositions per reference (i) to ensure proper maintenance, use, accessibility and preservation, regardless of format or medium.

b. The generation, collection or distribution of personally identifiable information (PII) and management of privacy sensitive information shall be in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, per references (aj) and (ak). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited.

c. Department of Defense (DD) forms mentioned in this Order are available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/index.htm and Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) forms are available at https://navalforms.documentservices.dla.mil.

d. Exceptions to Policy. Requests to waive or permanently change any portion of this Order will be submitted via the first O-5 in the chain of command to DC PP&O (POG) per Chapter 5 of enclosure (1) to this Order.

Enclosure (1) i

LOCATOR SHEET

Subj: MARINE CORPS PARACHUTING POLICY AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Location: __________________________________________________________ (Indicate the location(s) of the copy(ies) of this Order.)

Enclosure (1) ii

RECORD OF CHANGES

Log completed change action as indicated.

Change Number

Date of Change

Date Entered

Signature of Person Incorporating Change

Enclosure (1) iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE

Chapter 1 PROPONENCY.........................................1-1

1. General............................................1-1

2. Authority..........................................1-1

3. Definition.........................................1-1

4. Scope..............................................1-1

Chapter 2 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT.............................2-1

1. General............................................2-1

2. Parachuting and Air Delivery Capability Development........................................2-1

3. Aviation Capability Development....................2-1

Chapter 3 USMC PARACHUTE CAPABILITIES CONFERENCE.............3-1

1. General............................................3-1

2. Purpose............................................3-1

3. Sponsorship........................................3-1

4. Participants.......................................3-1

5. Actions............................................3-1

Chapter 4 ORGANIZATION.......................................4-1

1. General............................................4-1

2. Unit Types.........................................4-1

3. Parachutist Billets................................4-1

4. Table of Organization and Equipment Change Requests...........................................4-1

Chapter 5 ADMINISTRATION.....................................5-1

1. General............................................5-1

2. Insignia...........................................5-1

3. Assignment and Voiding of Military Occupational Specialties...........................5-2

4. Swim Qualification.................................5-2

5. Marine Corps Total Force System Entries............5-2

6. Appointments, Orders and Authorizations............5-3

7. Unit/Activity Records..............................5-4

8. Individual Parachutist Logbook.....................5-5

9. Medical............................................5-5

10. Unauthorized Drug Usage and Mental Instability.....5-5

11. Exceptions to Policy...............................5-6 Figure 5-1 Sample Command Jumpmaster Assignment...............5-7 Figure 5-2 Sample Command Parachute Safety Officer Assignment.........................................5-8 Figure 5-3 Sample Permissive Parachute Duty Authorization.....5-9 Figure 5-4 Sample Tandem Passenger Authorization..............5-10

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IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE

Chapter 6 PARACHUTIST HAZARDOUS DUTY INCENTIVE PAY (HDIP)....6-1

1. General............................................6-1

2. Eligibility........................................6-1

3. Pay Rates..........................................6-1

4. Performance Requirements...........................6-1

5. Permanent Change of Station........................6-3

6. Temporary Additional Duty..........................6-3

7. Special Requests to Award Incentive Pay............6-3

8. Waiver Requirements................................6-4

9. Tracking Requirements..............................6-4

10. Checking periods of Parachutist HDIP...............6-5

11. Lapse of Parachutist HDIP..........................6-5 Figure 6-1 Template for Parachute Duty Orders (Basic).........6-6 Figure 6-2 Template for Parachute Duty Orders (HALO) .........6-7 Figure 6-3 Template for Commanding Officer’s Rule 3 Waiver....6-8 Figure 6-4 Template for Commanding Officer’s Combat Waiver....6-9 Figure 6-5 Template for Command Tracker.......................6-10 Figure 6-6 Template for Commanding Officer’s Monthly Letter...6-11

Chapter 7 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.........................7-1

1. General............................................7-1

2. Basic Parachutist..................................7-1

3. Military Free Fall Parachutist.....................7-1

4. Jumpmaster.........................................7-1

5. Military Free Fall Jumpmaster......................7-2

6. Equipment Tandem Master............................7-2

7. Personnel Tandem Master............................7-2

8. Airborne Mobile Training Team Personnel Instructor.........................................7-2

9. Multi Mission Parachute Course Instructors.........7-2

10. MARCORSYSCOM Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance...7-3 11 USMC Military Free Fall Coach......................7-3

12. Parachute Rigger...................................7-4

13. Parachute Pack-In-Process Inspector................7-4

14. Command Parachute Safety Officer...................7-4

15. Malfunction Officer................................7-4

16. Joint Aircraft Inspector (JAI).....................7-5

17. Prior Service Qualifications.......................7-5

18. Marine Corps-Specific Equipment Training...........7-5

Chapter 8 FORMAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND SCHOOL

SEAT MANAGEMENT....................................8-1

1. General............................................8-1

2. Formal Training Requirements.......................8-1

3. Formal Training Allocations........................8-1

4. Unprogrammed Requirements and Late Requests........8-1

5. Incentive Allocations..............................8-1

6. Vacant Formal School Seats.........................8-2

7. Formal School Attendance In A Permissive Temporary Additional Duty Status...................8-2

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Chapter 9 PROFICIENCY AND REFRESHER TRAINING.................9-1

1. General............................................9-1

2. Limitations on Proficiency Training................9-1

3. Requirements for Proficiency and Refresher Training.................................9-1

4. Responsibilities...................................9-1

5. Permissive Parachute Training......................9-2

Chapter 10 UNIT TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.........10-1

1. General............................................10-1

2. Drop Zones.........................................10-1

3. Tactical DZ Survey.................................10-1

4. Special Purpose DZ.................................10-2

5. C-130 Over-the-Ramp Static Line Parachute

Operations.........................................10-2

6. Deliberate Water Parachute Operations..............10-2

7. Debriefs...........................................10-3

8. Medical Support....................................10-3

9. Parachute Re-Pack..................................10-3

10. Sleep and Medication...............................10-3

11. Participation of Marine Corps Personnel with Other Services and Agencies...................10-3

12. Participation of Marine Corps Personnel with Foreign Military Services.....................10-4

13. Participation of Non-Marine Corps Personnel in Marine Corps Parachute Operations...............10-4

14. Personnel Tandem Parachute Operations..............10-4

15. Combat Operations..................................10-4

16. Participation in Community Relations Activities....10-5

Chapter 11 PARACHUTE EQUIPMENT................................11-1

1. General............................................11-1

2. Authorized Users and Maintainers...................11-1

3. Authorized Equipment................... ...........11-1

4. Restrictions and Limitations on Use of Equipment...11-1

5. Parachute Packing Requirements.....................11-1

6. Modification of Parachute Equipment................11-2

7. Defective Equipment................................11-2

8. Coaches Ram-Air Parachute Systems..................11-2

9. Non-Standard Parachute Equipment...................11-3

Chapter 12 PARALOFT REQUIREMENTS..............................12-1

1. General............................................12-1

2. Facility Requirements..............................12-1

3. Storage and Security...............................12-1

4. Oxygen-Safe Areas..................................12-1

5. Lighting...........................................12-1

6. Drying Towers and Wash Tubs........................12-1

7. Climate Control....................................12-1

8. Tools..............................................12-2

9. Inspections........................................12-2

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Chapter 13 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.............................13-1

1. General............................................13-1

2. Standard Reports...................................13-1

3. Equipment Malfunctions and Incidents...............13-1

Appendix A ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.........................A-1

Enclosure (1) 1-1

Chapter 1

Proponency

1. General. This chapter provides detailed information on the authority, definition and scope of proponency of Marine Corps parachuting programs.

2. Authority. Reference (a) designates the U.S. Army as the proponent for military parachute operations common to both the Army and the Marine Corps.

Reference (k) establishes USASOC as the proponent for Military Free-Fall (MFF) training, operations, equipment, and doctrine. This Order establishes DC PP&O (POG) as the proponent for all USMC personnel parachuting, and DC I&L (LPC) as the proponent for USMC aerial delivery of cargo.

3. Definition. As proponents for their respective capability, DC PP&O (POG) and DC I&L (LPC) are responsible for coordination of all aspects of the development, sustainment, and maintenance of that capability and are vested with the authority to organize and direct appropriate actions to accomplish such objectives.

4. Scope. Tasks unique to individual proponents are identified in Paragraph 4b of this chapter. Common tasks associated with USMC parachuting proponency include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Advocacy. Within their purview, proponents shall:

(1) Serve in the role of lead advocates in the development of parachuting/air delivery capabilities per reference (l).

(2) Serve in the role of parachuting/air delivery advocates in the development of aviation capabilities per reference (l).

(3) Conduct inter-service coordination and liaison for Marine Corps parachute/air delivery operations and training.

(4) Establish, direct, enforce and monitor Marine Corps IPTs to identify and resolve issues related to parachute/air delivery operations, training and equipment.

(5) Co-sponsor the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference per chapter 3 of this Order.

(6) Serve in the role of Marine Corps parachuting or air delivery proponent in all matters associated with DoD executive agents.

b. Policy. Within their purview, proponents shall:

(1) Establish, enforce and monitor policy to ensure Marine Corps-wide applicability and compliance.

(2) Serve as the sole authority to waive Marine Corps parachuting policy.

(3) Initiate Marine Corps-wide corrective/preventative action pertaining to parachuting/air delivery as required.

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c. Training. Within their purview, proponents shall:

(1) Monitor and enforce proper usage of seats to formal parachuting/air delivery courses of instruction per Chapter 8 of this Order.

(2) When requested by CG, Training and Education Command (TECOM), participate in the Structure/Manning Decision Review (SMDR) conducted annually by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).

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Chapter 2

Capability Development

1. General. This chapter outlines requirements pertaining to the development of parachuting, air delivery and aviation capabilities.

2. Parachuting and Air Delivery Capability Development. Parachuting and air delivery capabilities will be developed to meet valid and approved operational requirements in accordance with reference (l).

a. Integrated Process Action Teams (IPT). As existing parachuting or air delivery capabilities are refined or new capabilities are developed, proponents will establish an IPT to formally address issues arising from the Expeditionary Force Development System Process. Many of these issues are addressed formally through the MARCORSYSCOM Manpower & Training Plan (M&TP) Process. During this process, the IPT assesses all doctrinal, organizational, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) implications under the guidance of the program manager (PM). The PM uses this assessment, and any required analysis, to develop a plan for developing and sustaining the capability.

b. IPT Membership. Proponents are encouraged to include SMEs from across DoD in the development of parachute and air delivery capabilities;

however, IPTs formed for this purpose will consist of, at a minimum, SME representation from:

(1) Proponents

(2) DC CD&I (FMID/LID)

(3) DC, Aviation (APP)

(4) CG, Training and Education Command

(5) Commander, MARCORSYSCOM (PMM-113)

(6) Commander, NAVSAFCEN (C 44)

c. Proponent’s Role. The proponent’s role in the IPT is to ensure that all DOTMLPF issues are addressed through facilitation and coordination of required actions, to publish all IPT findings, with all stakeholders copied, and when appropriate, to ensure and enable the participation of relevant operating forces.

3. Aviation Capability Development. Parachuting and air delivery operations from newly developed aviation assets require official authorization from the appropriate DoD parachuting EA. Direct involvement of the Marine Corps parachuting and air delivery proponents is critical to effective inter-service coordination in gaining this authorization. At a minimum, this authorization requires the following:

a. Official parachute and air delivery testing by a recognized DoD test and evaluation organization. This will involve test and evaluation of current parachuting and air delivery procedures, as well as the development of any changes or new procedures.

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b. The appropriate Service Safety Organization’s Safety Confirmation to conduct parachute and air delivery operations from the newly developed aircraft using any new or changed parachuting or air delivery procedures.

This Safety Confirmation applies to the parachuting and/or air delivery procedures and is separate from the test and evaluation organization’s assessment of the aircraft for safety and suitability.

c. An official service-level request both to authorize parachuting and air delivery operations from the newly developed aircraft, and to implement validated changes/additions to procedures in the appropriate publications and directives.

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Chapter 3

USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference

1. General. This chapter provides detailed information on the purpose, sponsorship, participants, and actions of the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference.

2. Purpose. The USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference convenes annually and serves as a forum for the presentation of relevant parachuting and air delivery capability issues requiring proponent or HQMC action and the development of detailed Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to resolve those issues.

3. Sponsorship. The USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference is co-sponsored by DC PP&O (POG) and DC I&L (LPC). Sponsorship includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Agenda Development.

b. Administrative and Logistical Coordination.

c. Conference Facilitation.

d. Development of Conference Messages.

4. Participants. Units listed in Chapter 4, Paragraph 2a of this Order are standing members of the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference. Each of these units will send a designated parachuting SME to represent his command.

Attending SMEs must be empowered to speak on behalf of their commanders regarding all conference agenda items. In addition to the co-sponsors, representation from each of the following is also required:

a. DC CD&I (FMID/LID).

b. DC, Aviation (APP).

c. CG, Training and Education Command.

d. CG, Training Command.

e. Commander, MARCORSYSCOM (PMM-113).

f. Commander, NAVSAFCEN (C 44).

g. Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Benning.

h. Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Detachment, Ft. Bragg.

i. Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Lee.

5. Actions. At a minimum, the following actions will take place:

a. Sponsors will facilitate the conference by ensuring that the agenda is established, published and followed.

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b. Attendees will receive a MARCORSYSCOM update on all current programs of record, as well as any RDT&E efforts to develop approved capabilities.

c. Working groups will be established to address specific issues and to develop recommended courses of action as required.

d. Sponsors will develop a conference message containing the final disposition of all agenda items.

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Chapter 4

Organization

1. General. This chapter provides detailed information on the policy, definitions, authorities, responsibilities, and procedures associated with the organization of Marine Corps parachuting programs.

2. Unit Types. The following unit types have a valid requirement to develop and maintain a viable parachuting capability to support prescribed missions and approved concepts of operations using equipment organic to the organization:

a. Reconnaissance Battalions.

b. Force Reconnaissance Companies.

c. Air Delivery Platoons.

d. Radio Reconnaissance Platoons.

e. Reserve Component Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Companies (ANGLICO).

f. Training and Education Command.

g. Marine Corps Systems Command.

h. Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

3. Parachutist Billets. Reference (m) identifies and codifies all skill requirements for Marines. Reference (n) identifies and codifies skill and qualification requirements for Navy personnel. Authorized Marine Corps parachutist billets are indicated on unit T/Os by one of the following military occupational specialties (MOS) or Navy enlisted classification (NEC) codes:

a. 0323, Reconnaissance Man, Parachute Qualified.

b. 0326, Reconnaissance Man, Parachute and Combatant Diver Qualified.

c. 0405, Airborne and Aerial Delivery Officer.

d. 0451, Airborne and Aerial Delivery Specialist.

e. 8023, Parachutist.

f. 8026, Parachutist/Combatant Diver Marine.

g. 8403, Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman.

h. 8427, Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman.

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(POG) for concurrence prior to approval. All TOECRs involving air delivery equipment will be forwarded to DC I&L (LPC) for concurrence prior to approval.

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Chapter 5

Administration definitions, authorities, responsibilities, and procedures associated with administration of Marine Corps parachute programs.

2. Insignia

a. Basic Parachutist Insignia. Marine Corps personnel qualified as basic parachutists are authorized to wear the Basic Parachutist Insignia in accordance with reference (q).

b. Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia. In accordance with reference (q), Marine Corps personnel qualified as basic parachutists may wear the Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia in place of the Basic Parachutist Insignia after fulfilling any one of the requirements below.

(1) Marine Corps personnel completing five (5) additional jumps while assigned to an authorized T/O parachuting billet for a period of no less than ninety (90) days. The five (5) additional jumps must include at least one

(1) combat equipment day jump, two (2) combat equipment night jumps, and employ at least two (2) different types of military aircraft. Types of military aircraft are defined in this order as fixed wing (including V-22) or rotary wing. The V-22 static line air delivery profile replicates the fixed wing profile, therefore V-22 airdrops are considered to be fixed wing.

(2) Marine Corps personnel who are commissioned graduates of the U.S.

Naval Academy (USNA), meeting the following criteria:

(a) As a member of the USNA Airborne Training Unit, completes a USMC-approved jumpmaster and/or parachute rigger course and participates extensively for at least a year in those capacities.

(b) Completes a minimum of 30 static line parachute jumps, to include the same variety of jumps and aircraft described above.

(c) Has a written request to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, endorsed by the USNA Marine Corps Representative, and approved by DC PP&O (POG-40).

(3) Marine Corps personnel with prior service in other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces meeting the following criteria during the period of prior service:

(a) While assigned to an authorized (assigned by orders and receiving Parachutist HDIP) parachuting billet, fulfilled the Marine Corps criteria regarding the number, type, and frequency of parachute jumps above.

(b) Has submitted a written request to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, forwarded through the chain of command, and approved by DC PP&O (POG-40). Substantiating documentation will include:

1. Certified true copies of jump manifests.

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2. Certified true copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and/or other documents attesting to the fulfillment of Marine Corps criteria.

3. Certified true copy of orders to duty involving parachuting or authorization to receive incentive pay.

4. Marine Corps personnel completing one combat parachute jump of any kind from any aircraft, regardless of T/O billet.

c. Exceptions. Requests for authority to wear the Basic Parachutist or Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia in cases not covered above will be forwarded via the chain of command to DC PP&O (POG), for approval.

d. Manner of Display. Marine Corps personnel authorized to wear parachutist insignia will do so in compliance with reference (q) and any subsequent applicable Marine Corps bulletins in the 1020 series.

3. Assignment and Voiding of Military Occupational Specialties

a. Marine Corps personnel are assigned the corresponding parachutist AMOS upon successful completion of the appropriate formal course of instruction. Installation Personnel Administration Centers (IPAC/ servicing administrative office)/ servicing administration offices will make the appropriate unit diary entries in MCTFS only after substantiating documentation is provided.

b. Marine Corps personnel possessing Military Occupational Specialty 0451 or 0405 are qualified parachutists and will not be assigned AMOS 8023.

c. Requirements, procedures and authority for voiding a parachutist MOS are found in chapter 1 of reference (p) and Paragraph 10 of this chapter. In addition to the requirements in the references, Marine Corps personnel may have the parachutist designation revoked in the event of severe safety violations, conviction by military or civilian authority for unauthorized drug usage, or gross negligence.

4. Swim Qualification. Due to water hazards on and near parachute drop zones, Marine Corps personnel filling valid parachuting billets and/or participating in parachute training on a permissive basis must be qualified as Water Survival Intermediate (WS-I) at a minimum. All Marine Corps personnel participating in deliberate water parachute operations will be qualified as WS-I, per reference (r). Per reference (ah), Marines qualified as Marine Combatant Divers who are assigned to diving duty and meet annual currency requirements per reference (ah) are exempt from the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program’s requalification interval.

5. Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) Entries

a. Formal Schools. Upon successful completion and MCTIMS validation of the formal courses of instruction listed below, the corresponding Service School Code (SSC) will be entered on the education page in MCTFS.

(1) Airborne (CID A030CG1)...................................0CG

(2) Multi-Mission Parachute Course (CID M50KLD1).............71F

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(4) MFF Jumpmaster (CID A0571P1).............................71P

(5) Parachute Rigger Course (CID A1471H1)....................71H

(6) Double Bag Static Line Parachutist Course (CID MO2YF1M)..YF1

(7) High Glide Parachutist Course (CID MO2KAQM)..............KAQ

(8) High Glide Rigger Course (CID PENDING)

(9) TORDS Rigger Course (CID PENDING)

(10) TORDS Equipment Course (CID M02KAYM)....................KAY

(11) TORDS Personnel Course (CID M02KA3M)....................KA3

(12) Parachutist High Altitude Oxygen System PHAOS (CID PENDING)

b. Other Training. Formal courses of instruction still in development or those conducted under the umbrella of new equipment training (NET) have neither a SSC nor a MCTIMS course identification code (CID). Some examples of such training are listed in Chapter 7 of this Order. Because this training prepares and certifies Marine Corps personnel to perform specific skills or to use specific equipment, successful completion of this training requires official documentation. In such instances, commanders will ensure this training is documented under the Local Schools section of the MCTFS education page. Commanders will ensure the course title displayed on the certificate is used for reporting the Local School in MCTFS.

6. Appointments, Orders and Authorizations. Commanders will assign Marine Corps personnel to parachute duties commensurate with their billet, training and qualifications.

a. Parachute Duty. Qualified Marine Corps personnel filling valid parachutist billets will be ordered to parachute duty in writing. Parachute duty means duty involving parachute jumping from an aircraft in aerial flight as an essential part of military duty. See Chapter 6 of this order for requirements in regards to assignment and tracking of Parachutist HDIP.

b. Command Jumpmaster

(1) Commanders will appoint appropriately qualified Marine Corps personnel, Corporal and above, as command jumpmasters upon qualification in accordance with Chapter 7 of reference (r) or Chapter 13 of reference (t), as well as any additional (more stringent) unit-level jumpmaster requirements.

Qualified Marine Corps personnel will be appointed in writing as command jumpmasters. Appropriately qualified and appointed jumpmasters are authorized to function in the capacity of primary jumpmaster, assistant jumpmaster, safety, departure airfield control officer, or drop zone safety officer/team leader. An example of an appointment as a command jumpmaster can be found in Figure 5-1 of this Order.

(2) Appointment as a command jumpmaster applies only to parachute operations under the cognizance of the appointing commander. Command jumpmasters from one unit are not authorized to perform any jumpmaster duties during parachute operations of another unit unless explicitly authorized to do so in writing by the commander conducting the operation.

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c. Command Parachute Safety Officer (PSO). Commanders will appoint, in writing, an appropriately trained, jumpmaster-qualified, experienced parachutist as the command PSO. Responsibilities and requirements for the command PSO are detailed in Chapter 7 of this Order.

d. Permissive Parachute Duty

(1) Commanders of non-parachuting units/activities are authorized to permit previously qualified parachutists and jumpmasters to participate in appropriate proficiency and refresher training under permissive orders with authorized units/activities. Permissive parachute duty orders will include documentation of appropriate qualification and medical clearance. An example of permissive parachute duty orders can be found in Figure 5-3 of this Order.

(2) Commanders of parachuting units are authorized to permit appropriately qualified personnel from other units/services to participate in parachute training under permissive parachuting orders. Commanders under whose cognizance parachute operations are conducted are responsible for ensuring all participating parachutists and jumpmasters are qualified, current and medically cleared to participate.

e. Tandem Passenger Authorization. Marine Corps personnel qualified as Personnel Tandem Masters are authorized to conduct personnel tandem parachute operations and training with non-parachutist passengers. Tandem passengers from external units must be authorized in writing by the first O-5 in the chain of command to participate in tandem parachute operations. Additional requirements for tandem passengers can be found in Chapter 10, Paragraph 14 of this Order. An example of a tandem passenger authorization can be found in Figure 5-4 of this Order.

7. Unit/Activity Records. Marine Corps units and activities described in Chapter 4, Paragraph 2a of this Order will maintain the following individual and unit documentation IAW reference (i).

a. Individual Records. For Marine Corps personnel within their purview, commanders will maintain all documentation pertaining to qualification, certification, recertification, assignment and/or termination as parachutist, jumpmaster, rigger and/or command PSO in accordance with reference (i), SSIC

1320.1. Additionally, commanders will maintain copies of applicable permissive parachuting orders (with enclosures) for all personnel participating in the unit’s parachute operations and training on a permissive basis in accordance with reference (i), SSIC 1320.1.

b. Unit Documentation

(1) Prior to each unit parachute…