C-130 AC INSPECTION JUMP COMMANDS TIME WARNINGS PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR: SFC Tolman REFERENCES: ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: SSG Roderick TC 3-21.220 (pg 16-1) USASOC Reg. 350-2 (pg 199)

JUMP COMMANDS MOTIVATOR As a JM, you will give a sequence of nine jump commands to ensure positive control of parachutists in the aircraft and immediately before exiting Each command requires specific actions by each parachutist and when executed properly, ensure a safe exit from the aircraft These commands are given verbally but, as a backup, hand and arm signals are also used with each command due to engine noise. The signals must be smooth, coordinated, and PRECISELY executed

Terminal Learning Objectives JUMP COMMANDS Terminal Learning Objectives Action: Demonstrate the duties of the jumpmaster in flight during an airborne operation Conditions: Given a C-130 and a proper demonstration in a classroom environment Standards: Demonstrate the duties of the jumpmaster in flight during an airborne operation IAW TC 3-21.220, Chapter 16, Section I

C-130 INSPECTIONS Exterior of Aircraft:   -Check for sharp edges around doors and under tail -Ensure all drainage tubes removed. -Ensure that any bolted on emblems or insignia on outside of aircraft are not factors (if protruding, have them removed)

C-130 INSPECTIONS Seats: -Enough seats for all personnel -No projections through seats -All have safety belts -Legs locked into floor -Seats are serviceable -Diagonal leg brace is attached -All backs are secure -Seats along the wheel well wall are removed (if required).  

C-130 INSPECTIONS Floor: -Nonskid covering is in good condition   -Nonskid covering is in good condition -Floor is clean and safe to walk on -All cargo compartment roller conveyors and dual rail system floor sections are removed when jumping the door -Loose equipment is lashed to the cargo ramp or to the rear of the forward bulkhead where it will not interfere with the jumpers.

C-130 INSPECTIONS Jump Platforms: -Non-skid surface is present -Not cracked or bent -Hinge plate slots are engaged and secured by tie down studs and screws w/ washers, or four turns of .032 (or greater) stainless steel safety wire. Ensure safety wire connects the hinge plate to the tie-down ring brackets -Swings in and out easily -The two spring-down lock catches engage the edge of the door. -The clutch mechanism material is present on the spring down lock catches

C-130 INSPECTIONS Jump Doors: -No excessive grease on the door tracks   -No excessive grease on the door tracks -No sharp edges or protrusions on the door frames -PIP pin in top, forward edge of door frame is present -Auxiliary pump handle is properly secured -Doors open and close easily (Both doors must be inspected regardless if the plan is to use only one door)

C-130 INSPECTIONS Air Deflectors: -No sharp edges on trailing edge   -No sharp edges on trailing edge -Operate properly -No items or trash in wells Jump Caution Lights: -Check (seven sets) of lights -Crew entrance door -Leading edge of right and left paratroop doors -Trailing edge of right and left paratroop doors -Right and left anchor cable aft supports -For night jumps ensure lights work on low intensity

C-130 INSPECTIONS Forward Support Beam:   -Four U-bolts with self locking nuts, or with cotter pins installed are attached (safety wire present/tight) -Anchor line cables are attached to the first and second U-bolts right and left of center-line -Forward latch assembly must be in the locked position and secured w/ locking pins -For equipment airdrops, anchor line cables are attached to the outer U-bolts -Turnbuckle terminal is screwed into the turnbuckle barrel so that no more than three threads on the terminal are exposed on another end. Ensure the turnbuckle locking assemblies are secured with locking pins installed

Static Line Retriever: C-130 INSPECTIONS Static Line Retriever:   -Bolted securely -Motor is operational -Retriever cables are not broken, frayed, kinked, dirty or rusty -Spool clamp and shackle are attached forward of intermediate cable support and are tied to support with two turns of ¼-inch cotton webbing. -Inspect static line retriever winches to ensure that there are two bead type retainer chains installed with a minimum length of 4.75" and no longer than 5" and both are same length. -Retriever cables are secured w/two turns of ¼-inch cotton webbing to litter brackets. -The retriever cable must be at least 4 inches above the anchor line cable TPRS (Towed Parachutist Retrieval System) is installed and ready to go

C-130 INSPECTIONS A- Frame: -Quick release retaining pins present -A-Frame supports your weight Emergency Equipment: -First aid kits present (4 ea.) -Portable fire extinguishers present (3 ea.) -Cargo straps for towed parachutist (2 ea.) -Alarm bell system operational -Emergency exits operational/accessible -Sufficient emergency parachutes available

C-130 INSPECTIONS After Take-Off:   -A-Frame: Cable runs through slots and PIP pins secured Miscellaneous: -Air sickness bags -Comfort facilities -Complete JM kit bag on board (retainer bands, masking tape, ¼ inch cotton webbing, hook pile tape lowering line, type II or III nylon cord, ACH repair parts, chemlights, trash bags, water bottles) -2 X Reserve parachutes -Extra aviator’s kit bags (1 for every 15 d-bags) -Lighting system is operational, white and red for tactical missions

TIME WARNINGS “TWENTY MINUTES” First Time Warning The JM’s receive the notification from the aircrew, unbuckle their seatbelts and stand up They move to the rear of the aircraft, turn, and face the parachutists

TIME WARNINGS “TWENTY MINUTES”, cont. The 20 minute time warning begins and ends at the shoulders with closed fists. The JM extends both arms straight forward, extending and spreading the fingers and thumb of each hand This is repeated twice while the verbal command “TWENTY MINUTES” is given

TIME WARNINGS “TEN MINUTES” Second Time Warning The JMs receive the notification from the aircrew, unbuckle their seatbelts, stand up, hook up to the inboard anchor line cable, move to the rear of the AC near the jump door and transfer control of their static line to the safety The JM will announce “SAFETY CONTROL MY STATIC LINE.” Safety will respond “I HAVE CONTROL” before the JM turns to face the door.

TIME WARNINGS “TEN MINUTES”, cont. The 10 minute time warning begins and ends at the shoulders with closed fists. The JMs extend both arms straight forward, extending and spreading the fingers and thumb of each hand one time while the verbal command “TEN MINUTES” is given

JUMP COMMANDS This command alerts the parachutists seated in the aircraft and directs their attention to the JM.

JUMP COMMANDS The JM starts the command with his arms at his side and gives the arm and hand signal by raising both arms to shoulder level with his palms facing the parachutist, fingers and thumb extended and joined. He extends both arms forward until the elbows lock, with the palms toward the parachutist. He gives the verbal command “GET READY", then returns to the start position with arms at the side

JUMP COMMANDS “OUTBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Second Jump Command For this command, the arm and hand signal has two parts

JUMP COMMANDS “OUTBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Second Jump Command PART ONE - The JM starts with the hands at shoulder level, index and middle finger extended and joined, remaining fingers and thumb curled to the palms. He gives the command OUTBOARD PERSONNEL, lowers the arms down to the sides at a 45 degree angle, and locks the elbows

JUMP COMMANDS “OUTBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Second Jump Command PART TWO - The JM extends and joins the fingers and thumb of each hand, rotates the hands so the palms face up, gives the command “STAND UP”, then raises his arms straight overhead, keeping the elbows locked

JUMP COMMANDS “INBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Third Jump Command For this command, the arm and hand signal also has two parts

JUMP COMMANDS “INBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Third Jump Command PART ONE - The JM starts with the hands centered on the chest at shoulder level, index and middle finger extended and joined, remaining fingers and thumb curled to the palms. He gives the command INBOARD PERSONNEL, extend the arms forward at a 45 degree angle, toward the inboard seats, and locks elbows

JUMP COMMANDS “INBOARD PERSONNEL, STAND UP” Third Jump Command PART TWO - The JM extends and joins the fingers and thumb of each hand, rotates the hands so the palms face up, gives the command “STAND UP”, then raises his arms straight overhead, keeping the elbows locked.

JUMP COMMANDS “HOOK UP” Fourth Jump Command The JM begins with his arms either extended directly overhead with elbows locked or with arms bent, hands at shoulder level He forms a hook with the index finger of each hand. He forms fists with the remaining fingers and thumb of each hand As he gives the verbal command, he moves his arms down and up in a pumping motion. He repeats the arm and hand signal at least three times

JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK STATIC LINES” Fifth Jump Command This is a plural command since there are several static lines attached to the anchor line cable It begins at eye level, with the thumb and index finger of each hand forming an “O”

JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK STATIC LINES” Fifth Jump Command The JM extends and joins his remaining fingers with the palms facing in. As he gives the verbal command, he extends his arms to the front until the elbows are nearly locked, then returns to the start position He repeats the arm and hand signal at least three times, ensuring the knife edge of his hands are toward the parachutist and the palms face each other

JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK EQUIPMENT” Sixth Jump Command The JM starts this arm and hand signal with the fingertips centered on his chest, palms facing the chest, and fingers and thumb of each hand extended and joined; or with his arms extended to his side at shoulder level, fingers and thumbs extended and joined, and palms facing toward the parachutist

“CHECK EQUIPMENT” cont. JUMP COMMANDS Sixth Jump Command “CHECK EQUIPMENT” cont. He gives the verbal command, extends his arms to the side at shoulder level, then returns them to the chest; or bends his arms at the elbows, bringing the fingertips to the center of the chest, and then returns to the extended position

JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK EQUIPMENT” Sixth Jump Command The Jumpmaster repeats the arm and hand signal at least three times The JM waits for all movement to cease, then checks his own equipment

“SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK” JUMP COMMANDS Seventh Jump Command “SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK” The JM cups his hands and places the thumbs behind the ears He gives the verbal command “SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK”

JUMP COMMANDS After the JM receives "All okay, JM”, the JM regains control of their static line from the safety, turns towards the skin of the aircraft, takes the number one parachutist position, and waits for slow-down procedures to conduct the door safety checks

JUMP COMMANDS Once the aircrew has completed their slow-down checklist (slow to drop speed, open jump doors, deploy air deflectors, and position jump platforms), the loadmaster relinquishes control of the jump door to the JM by giving the JM a VISUAL AND/OR VERBAL SIGNAL, “ARMY YOUR DOOR” The JM then moves to the jump door area. Safety personnel then position themselves near the trail edge of the jump door to prepare to control the JMs static line for door procedures

JUMP COMMANDS DOOR SAFETY CHECK The JM is now ready to perform the door safety check, He grasps the lead edge of the door with the lead hand and transfers control of his static line back to the safety telling them “SAFETY CONTROL MY STATIC LINE” and ensure the safety has positive control. Safety will respond “I HAVE CONTROL” before the JM turns to face the door. NOTE: There are four parts to a complete door safety check

JUMP COMMANDS The JM then grasps the trail edge of the door with the trail hand. Using only the lead hand, he ensures the pip pin is in place, securing the jump door in the open position.

JUMP COMMANDS 1. JM checks the jump platform: Tapping the lead down lock with the lead foot and then the trail down lock with the trail foot and visually checking to ensure they are engaged Placing the trail foot in the center of the jump platform and shifting his/her weight to the platform, ensuring the platform can support his/her body weight. This foot remains in place. (During the USASOC JM course if a student moves their foot while in the paratroop door, that student must re-inspect the platform and continue with sequence or will be a NO GO for the PWAC Examination)

JUMP COMMANDS 2. Trail Edge of Door: With the trail hand, the JM starts at the top of the trail edge of the door, tracing all the way down to the trail down lock, then back to the top to ensure no sharp or protruding edges exist (Hand must remain in contact with the trail edge during the entire inspection) 3. Air Deflector: The JM then leans towards the trail edge and looks at the air deflector ensuring it is fully deployed and nods head twice acknowledging the air deflector is deployed.

JUMP COMMANDS 4. The JM must make Outside Air Safety Checks to ensure there are no unsafe conditions outside the aircraft (aircraft in the formation to the rear that are below drop altitude or other low-flying aircraft). From the rest position, the JM leans far enough outside the aircraft to make a proper air safety check, and visually checks outside the aircraft. The trail foot will be flat on the jump platform, while the lead foot will be placed flat on the floor of the aircraft.

JUMP COMMANDS Direction of flight Overhead Rear Straight down The JM makes his checks in the following sequence: Direction of flight Overhead Rear Straight down Straight to the front

JUMP COMMANDS When the JM leans back inside the aircraft to assume the rest position, he WILL NOT collapse the trail elbow with the lead arm locked. This could cause accidental Reserve activation resulting in JM extraction from the aircraft prior to his planned exit. This could result in serious injury or death and will result in an automatic drop from the course NOTE: The JM may lock his elbows, if necessary, to properly conduct Outside Air Safety Checks, or when checking for towed jumpers. However, the JM is not required to lock the elbows when performing these duties

JUMP COMMANDS While the JM is in the rest position, he must also check the jumpers and then the safety to ensure no unsafe conditions have arisen inside the AC. This is conducted after both the initial outside air safety check and after the one minute time warning

JUMP COMMANDS The JM continues observing outside the aircraft spotting for checkpoints en route to the DZ. In the absence of checkpoints, the Jumpmaster uses time advisories from the air crew, which must be identified during the JM / Pilot briefing The Loadmaster should relay these time warnings to the JM or Safety by using pre-coordinated hand signals

TIME WARNINGS Third Time Warning “ONE MINUTE”

TIME WARNINGS Approximately one minute from the green light, the safety passes along loadmaster time warning if the JM fails to hear it or to see his 1 minute checkpoint The JM relays the 1 minute warning to the jumpers by leaning back, keeping his foot centered on the platform, facing the jumpers, and extending the index finger of his lead hand. He announces “ONE MINUTE” and continues to observe outside the aircraft for his 30 second checkpoint

TIME WARNINGS “THIRTY SECONDS” Thirty Second Time ADVISORY JM announces, “THIRTY SECONDS.” The jumpers relay the announcement to the rear (verbal only) After the JM has relayed the 30 second time advisory, he performs his final Outside Air Safety Check

TIME WARNINGS “THIRTY SECONDS” Thirty Second Time ADVISORY The JM relays the 30 second advisory to the jumpers by leaning back, keeping his foot centered on the platform, facing the jumpers, and extending his lead hand to the jumpers with the index finger and thumb held close together. He announces “THIRTY SECONDS” The jumpers relay the announcement to the rear (verbal only) and then conducts his final outside air safety check and observes for his reference point or USAF advisory, determines the aircraft is about 10 seconds out (20 seconds for bundle drops)

TIME WARNINGS Once again, he leans out and visually checks Direction of flight Overhead Rear Straight down Straight to the front

TIME WARNINGS The JM completes the final Outside Air Safety Check and positively identifies Drop Zone Markings. Determines when the aircraft is about 10 seconds (20 seconds for bundle drops) from the release point Unsafe Condition Outside Aircraft: If the JM observes any unsafe conditions outside the aircraft, JM notifies the Loadmaster by a preplanned arm-and-hand signal (for example, a cutting motion across the throat) that a no-drop situation exists for this pass

TIME WARNINGS The JM maintains a firm grasp on the trail edge of the door with the trail hand and turns toward the cargo area. The PJM and AJM make eye-to-eye contact and give each other the thumbs-up signal, (given to the instructor for the course) indicating that there are no unsafe conditions outside the aircraft and that they are ready to exit personnel. This procedure is followed when exiting personnel from one or both doors, as long as both doors are open (active)

JUMP COMMANDS “STAND BY” Eighth Jump Command This command is given about 10 seconds before the aircraft reaches the release point and only after the aircraft has cleared all obstacles near the DZ

JUMP COMMANDS “STAND BY” Eighth Jump Command Starting at the shoulders, the JM extends and joins his index and middle fingers, curling the remaining fingers and thumb of each hand toward the palm He extends his arm down to the sides at a 45 degree angle by locking the elbows, and points to the jump door

JUMP COMMANDS “STAND BY” Eighth Jump Command After issuing the eighth jump command, the JM receives the first parachutist's static line with the lead hand and passes it to the trail hand to control it until the parachutist exits. The JM will continue to spot over the first parachutist’s left/right shoulder and when the panels line up with the trail edge of the door the JM will check for the green light and issue the 9th Jump Command

“GO” JUMP COMMANDS Ninth Jump Command The green light is the final time warning on USAF aircraft. It tells the JM that as far as the aircrew is concerned, conditions are safe and it is time to issue the ninth jump command

JUMP COMMANDS Ninth Jump Command Once the aircraft is over the drop zone and the jump caution light is green the JM gives the verbal command “GREEN LIGHT GO” and taps the first parachutist on the thigh. Once all jumpers have exited the JM rechecks the jump caution lights, RECEIVES CONFIRMATION FROM INSTRUCTOR, and exits the aircraft. The Safety will then check to the rear of the aircraft to ensure that all jumpers have cleared the aircraft.

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