This manual, Training Circular TC 3-21.220 (MCWP 3-15.7 AFMAN 11-420 NAVSEA SS400-AF-MMO-010) Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training October 2018, provides all Department of Defense (DOD) Airborne personnel with techniques and training guidelines to maintain an Airborne force. This training circular contains basic and advanced training and techniques for static line parachuting. It is designed to standardize procedures for initial qualification and training of personnel in their duties and responsibilities in Airborne operations.
The principal audience for TC 3-21.220 is the jumpmaster, assistant jumpmaster, safety, departure airfield control officer, drop zone support team leader, drop zone safety officer, and all members of the Airborne community. This manual contains the initial training and qualifications of the personnel designated to occupy these critical positions. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.
This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, U.S. Army Reserve, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps.
The proponent for this publication is the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The preparing agency is the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. The U.S. Army Infantry School is the proponent for technical and training information and procedures. Individual service components that deviate from this manual will use approved procedures, techniques, equipment, and equipment-attaching methods specified by their respective service. All deviations must be approved in writing according to service regulations.