MC-6 (RECOVERY OF EQUIPMENT)

Question 1

“The next item I will cover is RECOVERY OF EQUIPMENT.

Once you are out of the parachute harness,

Answer 1

remove all air items from the equipment rings.

Unzip and turn the universal parachutist recovery bag right side out.

Place the parachute harness inside the universal parachutist recovery bag with the smooth side facing up and leave the waistband exposed.

Secure the risers and place them under the parachute harness.”

Question 2

RECOVERY OF EQUIPMENT

Nontactical:

Answer 2

“Elongate the suspension lines and canopy removing all debris.

Once you reach the bridle loop, insert your thumb in the bridle loop and begin to figure-eight roll your canopy and suspension lines all the way to the universal parachutist recovery bag.

Route the waistband through the bridle loop, leaving six to eight inches of the waistband exposed.”

Question 3

RECOVERY OF EQUIPMENT

Tactical:

Answer 3

“Remain on a knee at the universal parachutist recovery bag.

Begin pulling the suspension lines and canopy towards the universal parachutist recovery bag, stuffing them in as you go.

Route the waistband through the bridle loop leaving six to eight inches of the waistband exposed.”

Question 4

RECOVERY OF EQUIPMENT

“Snap, do not zip, the universal parachutist recovery bag.

Answer 4

“Snap, do not zip, the universal parachutist recovery bag.

Place the reserve parachute in the reserve parachute stowage pocket.

Secure all of your equipment, conduct a 360-degree check of your area, and move out to your assembly area.”