Recent content by Bolwinkle

All the aircrew checklists and briefs, TACSOPs, etc. that I've been able to review have all pretty much said the same thing as quoted in the original post and just as vague.

Thanks guys. Referenced from JM proponent at Benning (FM) on FIXED WING AC, the JM can decide to cut the jumper away based on certain criteria, there is a decision-making process that is spelled out and specific. However, all that is mentioned of towed parachutist for rotary wing is stated in...

Thanks Mcly. I'm interested in your TACSOP procedure for hung or towed parachutist, if you find it.

I am an Air Assault Trooper, a Paratrooper, a Jumpmaster and a Parachute Rigger. The following is an excerpt from FM 57-220 Airborne Operations Field Manual in regards to a "hung" or "towed" parachutist on a rotary wing aircraft.: "The JM notifies the pilot that a parachutist is being towed...