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FM/BS-513 · v1.00

Prepares and leads jump mastery

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When setting up a jump the jump master is responsible for:

Ensuring that parachutes (and altimeters if era-appropriate) are available for infantry to collect
Ensuring that every paratrooper has backpack on chest and parachute on back before entering the vehicle
Ensuring that every paratrooper has a unique number from 1 to X designating the order they will leave the plane on command
Confirming the LZ to the paratroopers and the recommended release altitude for the LZ
Switching the light to red in the vehicle, ensuring paratroopers are quiet and ready to jump
Switching the light to green and calling each number in order, instructing paratroopers to jump when they hear their number

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