Duties and Responsibilities of the Jumpmaster Team

Question 1

Jumpmaster Qualification

Answer 1

• JM Qualified: Graduate of an authorized JM Course with appropriate refresher.
• Non-SOF:

1-507 PIR/82d ABN DIV JM Course;

or SOF JM Course with Non-SOF JM Refresher

• SOF:

SOF JM Course;

or 1-507 PIR/82d ABN DIV JM Course with SOF JM Refresher

Question 2

Jumpmaster Currency

Answer 2

Current static line jumper and…

• PJM or AJM duties within 180 days; or
• Completed a JM refresher course in the previous 180 days and be a current jumper (Regardless of JM rating)
• If a senior-rated or master-rated parachutist, performed duty as a safety on military, high-performance fixed-wing aircraft within 180 days

Question 3

ABN CDR Qualifications

Answer 3

Officers or NCO (E7 and above) Qualified and Current JM (350-2 pg. 20).

Question 4

Primary JM Qualifications

Answer 4

Officers or NCO (E5 and above) Qualified and Current JM (350-2 pg. 20).

Prior Experience AJM (x2); Safety (x2)

Question 5

Assistant JM Qualifications

Answer 5

Officers or NCO (E5 and above) Qualified and Current JM.

Prior Experience: Safety (x2)

Question 6

Safety Qualifications

Answer 6

Officers or NCO (E5 and above) Qualified and Current JM.

Prior Experience: JM Refresher

**USASOC SLJM qualified CPLs can perform the duties of Safety

Question 7

ABN CDR & PJM can delegate _____ but cannot delegate _____.

Answer 7

ABN CDR & PJM can delegate authority but cannot delegate responsibility.

Question 8

Sustained Airborne Training Requirement

Answer 8

All personnel require sustained airborne training to rehearse basic airborne techniques within 24 hours of TOT. ( If >24 hours O-5, Waiverable)

Question 9

SAT includes:

Answer 9

Pre-jump Training, Actions in the A/C, and PLF’s.

Question 10

MACO Brief

Answer 10

Marshalling Area Control Officer Brief

Must be done within 24 hours of Station Time.

Question 11

Most important duty of Safety in flight.

Answer 11

Assist the JM’s in safely conducting the airborne operation.

Visually check for towed jumpers.

Question 12

What is the qualification for assuming the PJM duty in an SOF ABN OP?

Answer 12

E-5, Current JM, Graduate of SOF JM Course or SOF Refresher, 2x Safety, 2x AJM .

USASOC Reg. 350-2 CH.2 Pg.23

Question 13

Who can delay or cancel an ABN OP for weather, technical issue or safety?

Answer 13

Airborne Commander

USASOC Reg. 350-2 CH.2 Pg.21

Question 14

Who can JMPI the jumpers during an ABN OP?

Answer 14

The Jumpmaster team and a current JM designated by the PJM.

USASOC Reg. 350-2 CH.2 Pg.25