1. UH-60 Blackhawk A/C INSPECTION JUMP COMMANDS TIME WARNINGS
PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR: SGT Rowell REFERENCES:
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: SFC Rahm TC (Pg ) USASOC Reg

2. Enabling Learning Objective
Action:
Discuss the characteristics, capabilities and the necessary steps to prepare the UH-60 Blackhawk for Airborne Operations.
Conditions:
In a classroom environment, given a PowerPoint Presentation on UH-60 Blackhawk Rotary Wing Aircraft.
Standards:
Identify the characteristics, capabilities and necessary steps to prepare the UH-60 Blackhawk for Airborne Operations. IAW TC Chapter 17, Section IV & FM

3. UH-60 BLACKHAWK Drop Speed: 70 knots (Min: 65 knots; Max : 75 knots).
Min. jump altitude: 1500 feet AGL.
One static Jumpmaster
8 Jumpers
6 second count
Gate opening to the front of the aircraft
Jumpers 1-3, 5-7 will hand static lines to JM, who will then hook them in and stow excess, jumpers will then control their reserve
Reverse bite for jumpers 4 and 8

4. A/C PREPARATION
Ensure seats and seatbelts are removed from the cargo compartment.
Tape cargo floor troop seat and tie down fitting wells in front of cargo doors.
Tape any sharp edges and tie down fitting wells on the floor and door jams.
Tape the weather stripping on cargo doors below the door catch.
Tape up to inches from the cargo compartment.
Ensure three floor mounted safety belts are installed
Ensure a floor mounted anchor line system is installed.

5. UH-60 FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR LINE SYSTEM
Can be locally manufactured if necessary.
Install four connector snaps with safety wires and eight D-rings with buffers on the anchor line, with the snap connector rings and D-Rings facing out in the following order: one connector snap, four D-rings; two connector snaps, four d-rings; and one connector snap.
Insert 30 inches of the anchor line running end into the quick fit adapter.
Center the anchor line system on the floor with the quick fit adapter to the rear and the connector snaps facing up. Attach the connector snaps then insert the safety wires and tape the connector snaps.
Center the quick fit adapter between the rear cargo tie downs and tighten the anchor line by pulling on the free running end. Secure the free running end by fold and tape excess webbing to the rear of the anchor line between the connector snaps.

6. UH-60 FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR LINE SYSTEM

7. A/C INSPECTION & PREPARATION
Ensure doors are locked open
Secure any loose objects
Ensure the anchor line cable system is serviceable and properly installed.
Tape and pad anything remaining that could cut or fray static lines or snag equipment.
Ensure three serviceable seat belts are installed on the cargo floor.
Ensure that there is a headset/helmet and intercom jack for the JM and that it is operational, with the cord stowed overhead.
Ensure safety harnesses/emergency parachutes are available for the JM and the crew chief as required.
If using safety harnesses, the JM’s safety line will be connected to tie down fitting 5B, with the crew chief attached to 1A or 1D.

8. LOADING TECHNIQUES AND SEATING CONFIGURATION

9. LOADING TECHNIQUES AND SEATING CONFIGURATION

10. Terminal Learning Objectives
JUMP COMMANDS
Terminal Learning Objectives
Action:
Demonstrate the duties of the jumpmaster in flight during an airborne operation
Conditions:
Given a UH-60 and a proper demonstration in a classroom environment
Standards:
Demonstrate the duties of the jumpmaster in flight during an airborne operation IAW Ch 5, TC

11. 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

12. UH-60 BLACKHAWK Time Warnings 4 Minute (1000FT AGL) 1 Minute
UV-18B
UH-60 BLACKHAWK
Time Warnings
4 Minute (1000FT AGL)
1 Minute
30 Seconds

13. JUMP COMMANDS “GET READY” First Jump Command
This command alerts the parachutists seated in the aircraft and directs their attention to the JM
The safety belt will then be removed when directed by the JM (above 1000ft AGL). The running ends are stowed forward to be clear of the static lines and exit path
NOTE: Ensure the paratroopers maintain positive control of the safety belt at all times until the JM secures the running ends.

14. JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK STATIC LINES” Second Jump Command
At this time the JM checks the routing of all static lines from the pack tray to the anchor cable in sequence to ensure they are correctly routed and hooked up
The JM ensures the excess static line is stowed bottom to top through the slack retainer on the packs of jumpers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, and that jumpers 4 and 8 have the prescribed reverse bite in their static lines

15. JUMP COMMANDS “CHECK EQUIPMENT” Third Jump Command
The parachutists will check their equipment
The JM needs to watch the parachutists to ensure that they complete their proper checks and there are no issues
The JM will wait until the parachutists are finished before they go on to the next command

16. “SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK”
JUMP COMMANDS
Fourth Jump Command
“SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK”
The JM gives the command “SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK”
All jumpers indicate orally (and with a hand signal “thumbs up on top of the helmet) to the JM the status of their equipment
Parachutists make eye to eye contact with JM and maintain Ripcord Grip awareness

17. JUMP COMMANDS Fourth Jump Command Cont.
The JM acknowledges each individual jumper’s hand signal in sequence (squeeze the “thumbs up”)
The JM then conducts the initial outside air safety check out the left side of the AC. The crew chief will check out the right side of the aircraft
The JM then continues to observe for the reference points

18. JUMP COMMANDS “ONE MINUTE”
When the AC comes on line with the first reference point, the JM announces “ONE MINUTE”, checks jumpers, and continues to observe for the next reference point

19. JUMP COMMANDS “THIRTY SECONDS” Fifth Jump Command
The JM will pass the 30 second time advisory to the jumpers
When the AC comes on line with the second reference point, the JM announces “THIRTY SECONDS”
After announcing “THIRTY SECONDS” you will conduct your final outside air safety check.

20. JUMP COMMANDS “STAND BY” Sixth Jump Command
This command is given at the 8 to 10-second time warning upon hearing “with 8 jumpers- stand by” over the communications headset. The JM ensures that all parachutists hear and understand this command, particularly jumper 1, who places both hands, palms down, on the cargo floor along their thighs and awaits the next command. Jumpers 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 place both their hands, palms down, on the cargo floor along their thighs and await the next command; jumpers 4 and 8 remain in place

21. JUMP COMMANDS “GO” Seventh Jump Command
Upon receiving the command “EXECUTE, EXECUTE, EXECUTE” over the communications headset, the JM gives the command “GO” and gives a sharp tap on the rear of the parachutist’s helmet
Each parachutist is individually tapped out with a 2 second interval

22. JUMP COMMANDS “GO” cont. Seventh Jump Command
The jump sequence is in numerical order, 1 through 8. As soon as jumper 3 clears the door, number 4 moves into the door and assumes the door position before being tapped out
The static JM assumes control of number 4 jumper’s static line as the parachutist begins moving to the door
Jumpers 5, 6, 7, and 8 repeat the sequence in the left door

23. JUMP COMMANDS “GO” cont. Seventh Jump Command
Once all jumpers have exited, JM will check to the rear for towed jumpers.
The JM will then place D-bags into a secured kit bag; the JM will not unhook static lines until the aircraft has landed.

24. CHECK ON LEARNING
Question: When is the JM given his first time warning by the pilot?
Answer: 4 minutes or at around 1,000 ft AGL
Question: What is the second jump command?
Answer: “Check Static Lines”
Question: When jumping 8 jumpers, which 2 jumpers hold a reverse bite in their static lines?
Answer: Jumpers 4 and 8
Question: When using VIRS, what command must be given from the DZSO before the JM issues the command “GO”?
Answer: “EXECUTE, EXECUTE, EXECUTE”

25. During this period of instruction we:
SUMMARY
During this period of instruction we:
Identified capabilities of the A/C
How to prepare the A/C for Airborne Operations
Issue proper Time Warnings and Jump Commands
Perform PWAC
Safely exit jumpers

26. QUESTIONS?