Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for static line parachute descent
- Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary
- Appropriate parachute equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures
- Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported, in accordance with standard procedures
- Complete on board aircraft procedures
- Aircraft is boarded, and self and equipment are positioned and secured, in accordance with standard procedures
- Verbal and non-verbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board
- On board procedures and individual safety checks are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel, in accordance with standard procedures
- Exit from the aircraft and descend
- Aircraft is exited using approved techniques
- Canopy is controlled using basic flight and canopy control techniques
- Situational awareness is maintained
- Verbal and non-verbal communication is used with other paratroopers as required
- Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures
- Emergency situations are assessed and correct drills are applied to rectify the situation
- Land on a drop zone
- Designated drop zone is identified
- Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures
- Landing is completed in accordance with environmental conditions
- Emergency landing is completed as required, in accordance with standard procedures
- Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures, and drop zone is cleared
- Complete static line post descent procedures