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DBSL

DBSL. COMBAT EQUIPMENT. Overview. Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB) Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations Canopy procedures . Parachutists Drop Bag (PDB). Provides a streamlined container for equipment to be jumped in. Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB).

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DBSL

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  1. DBSL COMBAT EQUIPMENT

  2. Overview • Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB) • Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations • Canopy procedures

  3. Parachutists Drop Bag (PDB) • Provides a streamlined container for equipment to be jumped in

  4. Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB) • Single Point Release System • Connects PDB to upper rings

  5. Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB) • Lowering Line • Connects to right side lower ring or G-Strap • Shoulder straps • Tighten down when you get “Stand Up” • Adjustment Straps • Tighten and stow excess after EVERY Jump • Center Equipment in Bag • Keep weight close to body and as high as possible

  6. Rigging for CE Jump • Weapon • Sling over left shoulder • Tie to the most comfortable loop with 80lb cotton webbing • Sling goes under shoulder strap and over Chest Strap • Twist so magazine is to the rear and sling routes over the for stock • Route waist band over the weapon and under main lift web

  7. Rigging in Aircraft • Secure PDB on the deck in front of you • Jumpmaster will signal first pass to rig equipment at approximately 10 minutes • Pick PDB up set it on the seat • Legs through the shoulder straps • Hook up the lowering line to lower right ring • Connect Equipment attaching hooks to middle upper rings • Wait for a Instructor inspection before sitting down • Approximately 6 minutes Jumpmaster will start Jump Commands

  8. Rigging in Aircraft • Stand Up • Stand, Check pins and hand jumper static line snap-hook • Hook Up • Snap-hook facing skin of aircraft • Check Static-lines • Check routing and insure “Hooked UP” • Check Equipment • Tighten shoulder straps and check all connection points • Sound Off For Equipment Check • Pass thumbs up to Jump Master from last to first jumper

  9. After Exit • Hold body position as canopy starts to open • Gain control of canopy • Under Canopy • When on final approach to landing • Check lowering line • Lower equipment

  10. Questions?

  11. Review Q. Where should weight be positioned in the PDB?

  12. Review A. Close to the body and as high as possible

  13. Summary • Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB) • Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations • Canopy procedures

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