DEFMIL027 — Perform a team free fall parachute descent

1 Prepare for a team free fall parachute descent with combat equipment

• 1.1Confirm instructions to conduct a team free fall parachute descent.
• 1.2Select, fit and pack equipment and inspect for serviceability.
• 1.3Quarantine and report unserviceable equipment.
• 1.4Rehearse conduct of the descent with team members prior to boarding the aircraft.

2 Complete on board aircraft procedures with combat equipment

• 2.1Board aircraft with equipment and position and secure self and equipment.
• 2.2Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other personnel on board.
• 2.3Carry out safety checks.

3 Exit from the aircraft and descend by free fall as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

• 3.1Exit the aircraft using team techniques.
• 3.2Establish and maintain stability in free fall flight and recover from instability when necessary.
• 3.3Establish and maintain relative position within the team.
• 3.4Maintain situational awareness during day and night descents.
• 3.5Carry out individual and team free fall positions and manoeuvres.
• 3.6Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other paratroopers as required.

4 Control a ram air canopy descent as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

• 4.1Activate parachute to open at a designated time or height.
• 4.2Conduct relevant drills to detect and rectify malfunctions and routine opening problems.
• 4.3Identify team leader and team members after canopy opening during day and night descents.
• 4.4Maintain team day and night descent using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques.
• 4.5Conduct controllability checks and malfunction drills.
• 4.6Assess contingency and emergency situations and apply the correct drills to rectify the situation.

5 Land on a drop zone as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment

• 5.1Identify designated drop zone marking and wind indicators for day and night descents and plan target approach.
• 5.2Lower combat equipment at the correct height during approach.
• 5.3Apply target approach techniques to land in accordance with environmental conditions.
• 5.4Complete emergency landings drills.
• 5.5Apply harness release and drag procedures.
• 5.6Clear drop zone without adversely affecting other team members.

6 Complete free fall post descent procedures

• 6.1Review performance during team free fall parachute descent.
• 6.2Complete documentation.

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