Organization and Technique of Parachute Units
56 SQUAD PARACHUTE TECHNIQUE - a) Forming the squad for inspection before enplaning: For inspection of parachutes prior to enplaning for jumping, the squad is formed in a single rank at normal intervals, with the squad leader on the right flank and the assistant squad leader on the left flank. b) Inspection before enplaning: At the command INSPECT PACK, given by the squad leader, each man opens the inspection flap cover of his reserve rip-cord assembly and personally checks to see that the pins of his rip cord are seated firmly and securely in the rip-cord pin cone of the assembly. He inspects the pack opening elastics of his reserve parachute for elasticity and secure fastening. The officer or noncommsioned officer designated as jumpmaster then inspects the parachute of each man as outlined in paragraph 86b and:-
(1) Checks adjustment of the harness and fastening of the harness snaps. (2) Checks tacking of the risers of the training reserve and main parachutes, and snap fasteners that connect the training reserve to the harness assembly. (3) Checks to insure that the static line is secured to the proper adapter. (4) Checks to insure that the static line is neatly stowed and bound with the elastic. (5) Checks to insure that lacing of the pack cover and the pack frame are not damaged or loosened in any manner. (6) Checks sewing of the static line to the pack cover to determine that it has not been weakened. (7) Examines static line snap fastener. 57 ENPLANING THE SQUAD - After inspection, the squad is marched to the plane and enplaned. Members of the squad enter the plan in reverse order to that which they will jump. After enplaning, the squad leader checks his squad and, unless he is the jumpmaster, reports, "All present and ready." to the jumpmaster.