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92R Parachute Rigger (NS)
Course Scope
To train enlisted personnel in the skills and knowledge to inspect, pack, rig, recover, store and maintain aerial delivery equipment.
MOS-T Reporting Procedures
MOS-T students will report to HHC, 23rd QM Brigade, Fort Gregg-Adams as indicated on their Travel Order reporting instructions. After in-processing, they will report to building 6025, Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department, located at 710 Adams Avenue at 1300 on the day prior to scheduled start date of class for class enrollment/in-processing. The uniform for training will be their authorized duty uniform and the respective Service Uniform for graduation.
Parachute Rigger Phase 1
(5 Weeks, 0 Days)
Phase 1 Scope
This phase provides instruction to Inter-service enlisted personnel in cargo parachute packing, rigging supplies and equipment for airdrop, to include The 2K Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS). Students become proficient in the use of the various technical manuals for rigging airdrop loads. This phase provides joint training for Army (MOS 92R), Air Force (AFSC 2T2/1P0/1A2/1A9X1), and Marine Corps (MOS 0451) personnel.
Phase 1 Prerequisites
- Must meet course prerequisites.
- Army personnel are required to receive Warrior Sustainment Training (WST).
Required during Phase 4
- Army personnel will attend WST
- Marine Corps personnel will attend course 860-0451(OS)
USAF Personnel attending the Consolidated 92R10 Parachute Rigger Course (Phase 1).
NOTE: Training previously provided to USAF personnel under the title(s) Airdrop Specialist Course or Airdrop Specialist Phase have been discontinued. Per AR 351-9 (AFI 36-2230 (l)) Inter-Service Training, Air Force Personnel (AFSC 2T2/1P0/1A2/1A9X1) may attend Phase 1, 92R10 Parachute Rigger Course (PRC), Course Number 860-92R10 in ATRRS. Phase 1 of the 92R10 Parachute Rigger Course consists of 25 training days.
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Reporting
Effective 1 Oct 18, all phase one classes will start on Tuesday. USAF students will report to Fort Gregg-Adams on the day prior to phase start date to arrange for lodging and in-processing. In-processing will take place at 1300 in room 104, building 6025, 710 Adams Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801.
All students will report to building 6025, Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department, located at 710 Adams Avenue on the scheduled start date of class. Air Force military personnel will wear the OCPs or ABUs during training. DoD civilians will wear appropriate attire such as jeans and polo shirts during training and business casual for graduation. Flight suits are NOT authorized.
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Parachute Rigger Phase 2
(3 Weeks, 2 Days)
Phase 2 Scope
This phase is designed to equip Inter-service enlisted personnel with the working knowledge of inspection, repair and packing procedures relative to personnel parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment. The student receives concentrated instruction on the personnel parachute packing and operation of various industrial-type sewing machines used in the repair of various aerial delivery equipment. The student is required to jump the parachute he/she packed during the examination. This phase provides joint training for Army (MOS 92R), Air Force (AFSC 1P0), and Marine Corps (MOS 0451) personnel.
Phase 2 Prerequisites
Must complete Phase 1 prior to attending Phase 2.
Parachute Rigger Phase 3
(3 Weeks, 1 Day)
Phase 3 Scope
This phase is designed to equip Inter-service enlisted personnel with the working knowledge of inspection, in-servicing and packing procedures relative to current Ram Air Parachute systems and the Parachute Oxygen Mask (POM). The student receives concentrated instruction on the RA-1 in PRO and Flat-packing configurations. Only familiarization training is provided on the POM. This phase provides joint training for Army (MOS 92R), Air Force (AFSC 1P0), and Marine Corps (MOS 0451) personnel.
NOTE: Effective FY22 RA-1 packing instruction will include Bottom of Container (BOC) packing instruction.
Phase 3 Prerequisites
Army must complete Phase 2 prior to attending Phase 3.
Parachute Rigger Phase 4
(2 Weeks, 1 Day)
Purpose
To train enlisted personnel in the skills and knowledge to become Parachute Riggers.
Phase 4 Scope
This phase is designed to equip Army enlisted personnel with the working knowledge of inspection, and packing procedures relative to the T-11M personnel parachute. The student receives concentrated instruction on the T-11M personnel parachute packing. This phase may also be used to provide students refresher training on warrior tasks and battle drills that will be executed if attending a field training exercise.
Phase 4 Prerequisites
Army must complete Phase 3 prior to attending Phase 4.
- Army personnel will attend WST
- Marine Corps personnel will attend course 860-0451(OS)
Course Dates
This page was last updated on:
January 22, 2024
