MCO_3120.11_Parachuting.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20350·3000

MCO 3120.11

PP&O (POG)

4 May 2009

MARINE CORPS ORDER 3120.11

From:

To:

Subj:

Ref:

Encl:

Commandant of the Marine Corps Distribution List

MARINE CORPS PARACHUTING POLICY AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

(a) DOD Directive 5100.1, "Functions of the Department of Defense and its Major Components," August I, 2002

(b) MCO 13483.1

(c) DOD Directive 5000.01, "The Defense Acquisition System," May 12,

(d) DOD Instruction 5000.2, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition

System," December 8, 2008

(e) MCO 1553.1B

(f) MCO 1553.2A

(g) OPNAVINST 5450.180D

(h) MCO P5102.1B

(i) MCO 13480.1C

(j) SECNAV M-5210.1

(k) MCO 3500.27B

(1) Department of the Army Memorandum, Army Military Free-Fall

Proponency dtd 23 Sep 98 (NOTAL)

(m) MCa 3900.15B

(n) MCa 1200.17

(0) NAVPERS 18068F

(p) MCa 5311.1D

(q) MCa P1000.6G

(r) MCa P1020.34G

(s) MCWP 3-15.7

(t) MCWP 3-15.6

(u) NAVMED P-117

(v) AR 40-501, "Standards of Medical Fitness," December 14, 2007

(w) DOD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management

Regulations (FMRS) ," Dates Vary by Volume

(x) TM 70244A-01

(y) Marine Corps Course Conduct Publication for the SF-lOA Low Level

Parachute, February 2009 (NOTAL)

(z) NAVSEAINST 13512.1H

(aa) Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), Part 65, Subpart F, "Parachute Riggers," October 6, 2008

(ab) Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), Part 105, "Parachute

Operations," October 6, 2008

(ac) TM 10-1670-201-23, "General Maintenance of Parachutes and Other

Airdrop Equipment," actober 30, 1973

(ad) MCO P5720.73

(ae) NAVAIR 13-1-6.2

(af) SECNAV M-5214.1

(1) Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration Manual

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Reports Required:

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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 (af).

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 3500.20B.

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

USMC.

(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 the enclosure to this Order.

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b. Subordinate Element Missions

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

(a) Serve as the USMC 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 requirements for USMC 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 USMC aircraft, coordinate DOD proponent validation and approval of aircraft-specific personnel parachuting procedures.

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

(a) Serve as the USMC 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 USMC representative to the DOD Joint Technical Airdrop Group (JTAG) in accordance with reference (b).

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

(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 (c) and (d).

(c) In coordination with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Infantry Weapons Systems, Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance (IWS/R), 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 the enclosure to this Order.

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

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

(g) Publish timely updates to any T/o and TIE 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), CG, MARCORSYSCOM (IWs/R), and Commander, Naval Safety Center (Code 44) participation in planning for Operational Testing (OT) and Developmental Testing (DT) of aircraft in research, development, test and evaluation (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 Command (C461TP) shall:

(a) Conduct an annual validation of all Marine Corps parachuting related formal school requirements via the Training Input Plan (TIP) process per reference (e), 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 the enclosure to this Order.

(c) Evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of current and proposed USMC parachuting training programs in accordance with reference (f)

(d) Establish individual training standards for personnel parachuting and incorporate as appropriate into associated training and readiness (T&R) manuals.

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

(f) Develop, train and maintain Programs of Instruction (POI) for USMC-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 (DFTs).

(h) Consult and collaborate closely with Iws/R 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 the enclosure to this Order.

(6) Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command (IWS/R) 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).

(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) 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 the enclosure to this Order.

(f) Provide MARCORSYSCOM representation for the Marine Corps in the JTAG per reference (b).

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

(7) Request that Commander, Naval Safety Center (Code 44), per reference (g):

(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 (h). Ensure compliance with reference (i), and report all violations to DC, PP&O (POG). Maintain all records per the applicable SSIC in accordance with reference (j).

(c) Maintain a data repository for all monthly airdrop reports and parachute-related malfunction/incident reports. Analyze data for trends, and distribute statistics via Naval Message to all commands with parachuting capabilities on a semi-annual basis, at a minimum.

(d) Participate in the USMC Parachute Capabilities Conference per chapter 3 of the enclosure 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 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).

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

(h) Publish and maintain a listing of all current publications pertinent to parachute and air delivery operations, training and maintenance.

(i) Evaluate OT and DT of procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery for USMC aircraft in RDT&E.

(j) Upon completion of OT and DT of procedures for personnel parachuting and air delivery for USMC 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 (d).

(b) Ensure all parachute training and operations are conducted in accordance with reference (k). 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.

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

(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 the enclosure to this Order.

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

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

5. Administration and Logistics a.

portion command

Exceptions to Policy.

of this Order will be to DC, PP&O (POG) per

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Requests to waive or permanently change any submitted via the first 0-5 in the chain of chapter 5 of the enclosure to this Order.

b. Definitions. For the purposes of this Order, the following phrases or terms apply:

(1) Marine Corps Personnel. This phrase refers to all active, reserve and civilian employed USMC personnel, USMC contractors and any DOD uniformed military personnel assigned to Marine Corps units.

(2) Marine Corps Parachute Operations and Training. This phrase refers to parachute and/or aerial delivery of cargo operations and training conducted under cognizance of a Marine Corps Commander or Officer-in-Charge of a Marine Corps unit or activity.

(3) Jump. This term refers to the physical action of personnel exiting an aircraft in flight as a function of parachute operations or training.

(4) USMC-Approved Formal Course(s) of Instruction.

refers to courses of instruction listed in the Marine Corps Information Management System (MCTIMS) Course Catalog.

6. Command and Signal

This phrase Training

a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

b. Signal. This Order is

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROPONENCY 1-1

General 1-1 Authority 1-1 Definition 1-1 Scope 1-1

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT 2-1

General 2-1 Parachuting and Air Delivery Capability Development 2-1 Aviation Capability Development 2-1

USMC PARACHUTE CAPABILITIES CONFERENCE 3-1

General 3-1 Purpose 3-1 Sponsorship 3-1 Participants 3-1 Actions 3-1

ORGANIZATION 4-1

General 4-1 Unit Types 4-1 Parachutist Billets 4-1 Table of Organization and Equipment Change Requests 4-1

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General 5-1 Insignia 5-1 Assignment and Voiding of Military Occupational Specialties 5-2 Swim Qualification 5-2 Marine Corps Total Force System Entries 5-2 Appointments, Orders and Authorizations 5-3 Unit/Activity Records 5-4 Individual Records and Logs 5-5 Medical 5-5 Unauthorized Drug Usage and Mental Instability 5-5 Exceptions to Policy 5-6

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Sample Command Parachute Safety Officer Assignment 5-9 Sample Permissive Parachute Duty Authorization 5-10 Sample Tandem Passenger Authorization 5-11 Jump Manifest - OPNAV Form 3504/1 5-12

PARACHUTIST HAZARDOUS DUTY INCENTIVE PAY (HDIP) 6-1

General 6-1 Eligibil i ty 6-1 Pay Rates 6-1 Performance Requirements 6-1 Permanent Change of Station 6-2 Special Requests to Award Incentive Pay 6-2

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 7-1

General 7-1 Basic Parachutist 7-1 Military Free Fall Parachutist 7-1 Jumpmaster 7-1 Military Free Fall Jumpmaster 7-1 Equipment Tandem Master 7-2 Personnel Tandem Master 7-2 Military Free Fall Videographer 7-2 Parachute Rigger 7-2 Parachute Pack-In-Process Inspector 7-3 Command Parachute Safety Officer 7-3 Malfunction Officer 7-3 Prior Service Qualifications 7-3 USMC-Specific Equipment Training 7-4

FORMAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND SCHOOL

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General 8-1 Formal Training Requirements 8-1 Formal Training Allocations 8-1 Unprogrammed Requirements and Late Requests 8-1 Incentive Allocations 8-1 Vacant Formal School Seats 8-2 Formal School Attendance In A Permissive Temporary Additional Duty Status 8-2

PROFICIENCY AND REFRESHER TRAINING 9-1

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 13-1

General 13-1 Standard Reports 13-1 Equipment Malfunctions and Incidents 13-1

PARACHUTE EQUIPMENT 11-1

General 11-1 Authorized Users and Maintainers 11-1 Authorized Equipment 11-1 Restrictions and Limitations on Use of Equipment 11-1 Parachute Packing Requirements 11-1 Modification of Parachute Equipment 11-2 Defective Equipment 11-2 Instructor-Certified Ram-Air Parachute Systems 11-2 Non-Standard Parachute Equipment 11-2

PARALOFT REQUIREMENTS 12-1

General 12-1 Facility Requirements 12-1 Storage and Security 12-1 Oxygen-Safe Areas 12-1 Lighting 12-1 Drying Towers and Wash Tubs 12-1 Climate Control 12-1 Tools 12-2 Inspections 12-2

UNIT TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS I0-l General 10-1 Drop Zones 10-1 C-130 Over-the-Ramp Static Line Parachute Operations 10-1 Deliberate Water Parachute Operations 10-1 Debriefs 10-1 Medical Support 10-1 Parachute Re-Pack 10-2 Sleep and Medication 10-2 Participation of Marine Corps Personnel With Other Services and Agencies 10-2 Participation of Marine Corps Personnel With Foreign Military Services 10-2 Participation of Non-Marine Corps Personnel in Marine Corps Parachute Operations 10-2 Personnel Tandem Parachute Operations 10-2 Combat Operations 10-3 Participation in Community Relations Activities 10-3

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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 (1) 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 Paraqraph 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 (m).

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

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

(4) Establish, direct, enforce and monitor Marine Corps integrated process teams (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 (m).

a. Integrated Process Action Teams (IPTs). As existing parachuting or air delivery capabilities are refined or new capabilities are developed, proponents will establish an IPT to formally address issues arising frOITI 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 mana.ger (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, IPT's formed for this purpose will consist of, at a minimum, SKE representation from:

(1) Proponents.

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

(3) DC, Aviation (APP).

(4) CG, Training Command (C461TP/AMTT).

(5) CG, MARCORSYSCOM (IWS/R).

(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. Para.chuting 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 developnlent 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 a.ir 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-sponE,ored 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 Command (C461TP/AMTT)

d. CG, MARCORSYSCOM (IWS/R).

e. Commander, NAVSAFCEN (C 44)

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

g. Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Detachment, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) JFK Special Warfare Center and School (JFKSWCS)

h. 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.

b. Attendees will receive a MARCORSYSCOM update on all current pro9rams of record, as well as any RDT&E efforts to develop approved capabilitieE:.

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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 (n) identifies and codifies all skill requirements for Marines. Reference (0) identifies and codifies skill Clnd qualification requirements for Navy personnel. Authorized Marine Corps parachutist billets are indicated on unit Tables of Organization (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 QualifiE!d.

c. 0451, Parachute Rigger.

d. 8023, Parachutist.

e. 8026, Parachutist/Combatant Diver Marine.

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

g. 8427, Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman.

4. Table of Organization and Equipment Change Requests (TOECR) TOECR~: are submitted in accordance with reference (p). All TOECRs involving parachutist billets or parachute equipment will be forwarded to DC, PP&O (POG) for concurrence prior to approval.

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Chapter 5

Administration

1. General. This chapter provides detailed information on the policy, 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 anyone 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.

(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 the CG, MCCDC (C443).

(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 Mar'ine Corps Parachutist Insignia, forwarded through the chain of command, and approved by the CG, MCCDC (C443). Substantiating documentation will include:

1. Certified true copies of jump manifests;

2. Certified true copy of DD Form 214, and/or other documents attesting to the fulfillment of Marine Corps criteria.

5-1 Enclosure (1) l· 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 Parachuti:st or Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia in cases not covered above will be forwarded via the chain of command to the CG, MCCDC (C443), Quantico, ~~

22134-5001, for approval.

d. Manner of Display. Marine Corps personnel authorized to wear parachutist insignia will do so in compliance with reference (r) 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. Local administration offices will make the appropriate unit diary entries in MCTFS only after substantiating documentation is provided.

b. Marine Corps personnel possessing PMOSs 0451 and 0405 are qualified parachutists and will not be assigned AMOS 8023.

c. Requirements, procedures and authority for voiding a parachutist: MOS are found in reference (q) 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 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 CWS-2 at a minimum. Commanders will make every effort to qualify all parachutists as CWS-1. All Marine Corps personnel participating in deliberate water parachute operations will be qualified as CWS-1, per reference (s).

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 (A030CG1) OCG

(2) MFF Parachutist (A0571F1) 71F

(3) Jumpmaster (A0371M1) 71M

(4) MFF Jumpmaster (A0571P1) 71P

(5) Parachute Rigger Course (A1471H1) 71H

(6) Ram-Air Parachute Systems (A14LBE1) LBE

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(7) MC-5 RAPS Static Line Transition Course (M02KAZM) .... KAZ

(8) MC-5 RAPS Static Line Jumpmaster Course (M0271RM) .... 71R

(9) MC-5 RAPS Rigger Course (M02LBVM) .................... LBV

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

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

b. Other Training. Formal courses of instruction still in developnlent or those conducted under the umbrella of new equipment training (NET) ha.ve 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 trair.cing requires official documentation. In such instances, commanders will ensure this training is documented under the Local Schools section of the MCTFE:

education page.

6. Appointments, Orders and Authorizations. Commanders will assign Mar'ine Corps personnel to parachute duties commensurate with their billet, training and qualifications. When required, unit special orders and/or certifica.tion letters may serve as source documents for reporting eligibility for Parachutist Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay and applicable unit diary entries.

a. Parachute Duty. Qualified Marine Corps personnel filling valid parachutist billets will be ordered to parachute duty in writing. Orders may be issued individually or collectively, however all Marine Corps personnel assigned to parachute duty will be assigned by-name to specific parachutist billets, and billets will be designated by specific billet identification code (BIC) as assigned by the Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS). An example of parachute duty orders can be found in figure 5-1. of this Order, however this serves as only a guide. Commanders may issue Clrders to duty in the most appropriate official format available.

b. Command Jumpmaster

(1) Commanders will appoint appropriately qualified Marine CorpE:

personnel, Corporal and above, as command jumpmasters upon qualification in accordance with chapter 7 of reference (s) 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 jumpmast.er can be found in figure 5-2 of this Order.

(2) Appointment as a command jumpmaster applies only to parachut~e 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.

c. Command Parachute Safety Officer (PSO). Commanders will appoint, in writing, an appropriately trained, jumpmaster-qualified, experienced

5-3 Enclosure (1) 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 authoriz,:d 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 5-4 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. Regardless of command, tandem passengers must be authorized in writing by their commanding officer 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 5-5 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 in accordance with reference (j).

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 (j), 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 perm:.ssive basis in accordance with reference (j), SSIC 1320.1.

b. Unit Documentation

(1) Prior to each unit parachute operation, commanders will issue operations orders or letters of instruction, assigning in writing specific safety, support, and supervisory personnel for all aspects of that operation.

Additionally, commanders will conduct and document an in-depth risk assessment in accordance with reference (k). Commanders will maintain t:hese records in accordance with reference (j), SSIC 3500.1.

(2) Following each parachute operation, commanders will certify all jump manifests for that operation, using figure 5-6 (OPNAV Form 3504/1) of this Order for this purpose. Figure 5-6 is available for download on Naval Forms Online at: https://navalforms.daps.dla.mil/web/public/home. Manifests will serve as the unit's sole source document for recording conduct of and participation in parachute training and is sufficient documentation of

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performance of parachute duty for pay purposes. Commanders will maintain copies of manifests in accordance with reference (j), SSIC 1543.1.

(3) Commanders will maintain copies of all reports detailed in chapter 13 of this Order, as well as any additional formal correspondence pertaining to the conduct or administration of unit parachute operations or training in accordance with reference (j).

8. Individual Parachutist Logbook. Each qualified Marine Corps parachutist is required to maintain an individual parachutist log throughout his career.

Logbooks will be collected by jumpmasters prior to parachute operations to verify currency and determine refresher training requirements, and are returned to parachutists upon completion. It is the responsibility of l:he parachutist to ensure it is updated after each parachute operation, and that it remains both accurate and current. Individual parachutist logs may be locally produced.

9. Medical

a. Standards. Medical standards for parachute duty for Marine Corps personnel are prescribed in chapter 15-105 of reference (u). Marines undergoing U.S. Army parachutist training must also be screened using chapter 5 of reference (v).

b. Waivers. Requests to waive medical standards for parachute duty listed in reference (u) or reference (v) will be submitted to DC, PP&O (POG) for approval via the Chief, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Undersea Medicine & Radiation Health (M342), 2300 E. St NW, Washington, DC 20372-5300.

The request will include the commander's endorsement of the medical officer's recommendation. Enclosed will be the original signed physical examination on SF-88 and personal history on SF-93. Commanders of Marines pending attendance of Basic Airborne School will send an info copy to the Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Detachment, Bldg. 4 ROOM 546, Ft Benning, GA 3190:;.

Commanders of Marines pending attendance of the USASOC MFF School will E:end an info copy to the Marines Corps Representative, AOJK-L-USMC, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 28310-5000.

10. Unauthorized Drug Usage and Mental Instability

a. Any USMC parachutist, rigger or jumpmaster (qualified or in training) charged by competent civilian or military authority with unauthorized dI'Ug usage shall be relieved of all associated duties and responsibilities ar..d prohibited access to unit paralofts, parachutes, air delivery and life support equipment. In such cases, commanders will formally notify DC, PP&O (POG) , DC I&L (LPC-3) and DC, M&RA (MMEA-6). When warranted, substantia.ted cases may result in the voiding of the associated parachutist or rigger MOS at the discretion of the appropriate occupational field sponsorjproponer..t and

MMEA-6.

b. Any USMC parachutist, rigger or jumpmaster (qualified or in training) found by competent medical authority to lack the mental stability required to function in that capacity shall also be relieved of all associated duties and responsibilities and prohibited access to unit paralofts, parachutes, air delivery and life support equipment. In such cases, commanders will formally notify DC, PP&O (POG) , DC I&L (LPC-3) and DC, M&RA (MMEA-6). When warranted, such cases may result in the voiding of the associated parachutist or rigger

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MOS at the discretion of the appropriate occupational field sponsor/proponent and MMEA-6.

c. In any case where a rigger is relieved for cause, all parachutes, air delivery and life support equipment packed or rigged by that rigger will be identified, removed from service and secured. Such equipment will undergo a thorough technical rigger inspection prior to being placed back into service.

11. Exceptions to Policy

a. Requests to waive any portion of this order will be submitted vi.a the first 0-5 in the chain of command to DC, PP&O (POG) no later than forty-five

(45) days prior to the related event. Electronic submissions of scanned requests and endorsements are recommended to increase effectiveness and minimize response time.

b. Applicable points of contact can be found on the world-wide web at http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/pp&o/POG/Section%20Pages/recon%20page.htrr!.

Replies to electronic requests will be returned in the same manner. Re~:uests may be submitted via official mail, fax or electronically to the addresses below:

(1) Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters United States Marine Corps Plans, Policies and Operations (POG) 3000 Marine Corps Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-3000

(2) Fax (703) 692-4430, DSN 222-4430

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Date

From: Commanding Officer To: Sgt I.M. Marine, ###-##-1234/0321/0326 USMC

Subj: ASSIGNMENT TO PARACHUTE/HIGH-ALTITUDE-LOW OPENING (HALO) DUTY

Ref: (a) MCO 3120.11

(b) MCO PlOOO. 6G

(c) DOD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management

Regulations (FMRS)," Dates Vary by Volume

(d) Table of Organization for UIC X#####

1. Per the references, you are hereby assigned to perform parachute/HALO duty effective date

2. Your billet (BIC X#############) is coded in reference (d) for para8hute duty. In accordance with references (a) through (c), you are entitled to receive Parachutist/HALO Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) at the highest rate for which you are qualified, provided you gain and maintain appropriate minimum qualification and currency certifications. Failure to do so may result in the termination of parachute/HALO duty status and the forfeit"Jre of any unauthorized HDIP payments.

3. Requirements for current and future certifications and training progressions will be met through this or any other organization belongi:~g to the Department of Defense at the discretion of the individual unit commander.

4. These orders are transferable to another appropriately-coded billet in reference (d). These orders are terminated if you are reassigned to a non parachutist billet, if you are found to no longer be qualified in the billet, upon transfer from this command, or if otherwise revoked based on valid justification.

5. It is certified that you are filling a billet that does not exceed ~he number of billets authorized in reference (d) to receive Parachutist HDIP.

I. M. COMMANDER

FIRST ENDORSEMENT

and accept them on adateon ------command1. Received these orders at voluntary basis.

/ /s/ / _

Figure 5-1.--Sample Parachute Duty Orders

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Date

From: Commanding Officer To: Sgt I.M. Marine, ###-##-1234/0321/0326 USMC

Subj: ASSIGNMENT AS COMMAND JUMPMASTER

Ref: (a) MCO 3120.11

(b) MCWP 3-15.7, Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training

(c) MCWP 3-15.6, Special Forces Military Free-Fall Operations

(d) TM 70244A-01, USMC Military Freefall Operations

(e) Applicable Unit Special Orders

1. Per the applicable references, you are hereby assigned as a command jumpmaster effective date This assignment confers my authority to you when acting as my direct representative in the function of your duties. As such, you are directly responsible to me for the safe conduct of parachute operations within the scope of your duties for that operation.

2. This assignment authorizes you to perform only those jumpmaster duties for which you are appropriately qualified, and requires you to maintain appropriate minimum qualification and currency certifications as detailed in the references. Failure to do so will result in the automatic termination of this assignment.

3. This assignment terminates if you are found to no longer be qualified, upon transfer from this command, or if otherwise revoked based on valid justification.

4. This assignment is not to be considered as orders from competent authority for entitlement to Parachutist HDIP.

I. M. COMMANDER

FIRST ENDORSEMENT

1. Received this assignment at command on date

/ /s/ / _

Figure 5-2.--Sample Command Jumpmaster Assignment

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Date

From: Commanding Officer To: Sgt I.M. Marine, ###-##-1234/0321/0326 USMC

Subj: ASSIGNMENT AS COMMAND PARACHUTE SAFETY OFFICER

Ref: (a) MCO 3120.11

(b) MCWP 3-15.7, Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training

(c) MCWP 3-15.6, Special Forces Military Free-Fall Operations

(d) TM 70244A-01, USMC Military Freefall Operations

(e) Applicable Unit Special Orders

1. Per the references, you are hereby assigned as the command parachute safety officer (PSO) effective date This assignment confers my authority to you when acting as my direct representative in the function of your duties. As such, you are directly responsible to me for the safe conduct of all aspects of the command's parachute program in accordance with the references. Specific responsibilities as command PSO are found in reference (a).

2. This assignment is based on your qualification and currency as a cOlnmand jumpmaster and requires you to maintain appropriate minimum qualification and currency certifications as detailed in the applicable references. Failure to do so will result in the automatic termination of this assignment.

3. This assignment terminates if you are found to no longer be qualifi,=d, upon transfer from this command, or if otherwise revoked based on valid justification.

4. This assignment is not to be considered as orders from competent authority for entitlement to Parachutist HDIP.

I. M. COMMANDER

FIRST ENDORSEMENT

1. Received this assignment at command on date

/ls/ / _

Figure 5-3.--Sample Command Parachute Safety Officer Assignment

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Date

From: Commanding Officer To: Sgt I.M. Marine, ###-##-1234/0321/0326 USMC

Subj: PERMISSIVE PARACHUTE DUTY AUTHORIZATION

Ref: (a) MCO 3120.11

(b) MCO P100. 6G

(c) DOD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management

Regulations (FMRS)," Dates…