U.S. NAVY PARACHUTE TEAM The Leap Frogs

MISSION The Navy Parachute Team demonstrates professional Navy excellence by performing precision parachute demonstrations throughout the United States in support of Navy public outreach.

Established in 1969, officially commissioned in 1974 as the U.S. Navy Parachute Team. 7 members: four jumpers and three support staff (PAO, HM, Safety Officer) –Augments ADCON and OPCON by Commander Naval Special Warfare Command Recruiting Directorate TEAM OVERVIEW

1-3 shows a day Typically four to six jumpers Aircraft – –Military (fixed and rotary wing) – –civilian (anything that will get us to altitude) Freefall & Canopy Relative Work Special Equipment: – –American Flag, POW, team or other specialty flags – –Smoke/Night Pyrotechnics – –Team jersey, game ball Spectator Interaction PERFORMANCES

FREEFALL

CANOPY RELATIVE WORK

FLAGS

Spectator Interaction

TANDEM JUMPS

DEADLINES Deadline Dates – –60-90 days out: Submit 2535 Aerial Requests – –45 days out: Must be approved by CHINFO – –20 working days out: DDT to submit 2535 and 7711to FAA. Details locked down. If NPT does not have signed 2535 by this time NPT will cancel all plans to attend event. See Performer’s Handbook for detailed information NPT Show Scheduler

Approved Schedule posted by January 31, 2013 Approved Schedule posted by January 31, 2013 –Leapfrogs.sealswcc.com –Phone calls and letters –Facebook.com/leapfrogs SCHEDULE

CONTACT US WEB: leapfrogs.sealswcc.com/show requests OFFICE: FAX: MAIL: U.S. Navy Parachute Team Naval Special Warfare Command 2000 Trident Way, Bldg. 624 San Diego, CA 92155