He is a qualified advanced military parachutist (gold wings) and basic diver.
The original STRAC team consisted of 13 military parachutists.
During World War II, military parachutists wore wind proof jump smocks primarily to cover equipment that may have caused the parachutist to be stuck in a narrow doorway.
Each Para-SAR detachment is made up of SAR qualified military parachutists.
The British Armed Forces award a range of Parachutist Badges to those qualified as military parachutists.
CAFA membership is open to all qualified Canadian military parachutists, as well as military parachutists from Allied countries.
Members of the Parachute Regiment and other arms in 16th Air Assault Brigade are permitted to wear the maroon beret irrespective of qualification as military parachutists.
Recruits must complete a minimum of eight jumps in order to qualify as a military parachutist.
Paratroopers are military parachutists - soldiers, marines, and others trained in parachuting into an operation and usually functioning as part of an airborne force.
Jump Pay: For military parachutists who meet the requirements.