Airborne Operations Research Paper
Nikolay Solovyev
ENG 1101
Mrs. Vogel
29 February 2016 Airborne Operations.
How would you to like experience the biggest adrenaline rush of your life? Would you do it for free, while supporting your country? Well, I have, and I am here to tell you about Airborne Operations in the Army. Airborne operation is something paratroopers do almost on a daily basis. It could be fun, scary, nerve wracking or just how my buddy used to describe, “An adrenalin rush.” It all depends on the soldier and how they feel about jumping out of perfect airplane. Coming from experience jumping is not as easy as one, two, and three. Everyone in the unit has to play their part and put in their time and work.
Initially, you have to perform all of the administrative …show more content…
Paratroopers load the airplane, as soon as they are seated. Airforce crew who are usually in charge of the aircraft and flying it, come on the intercom and introduce themselves, where we will be going, how high we will be flying, the wind speeds and how long it will take to get to destination. After a peaceful flight for about 15-20 minutes, some soldiers actually manage to fall asleep during that time; they are awakened by a thunderous voice, “Ten …show more content…
Soldier’s body is tight: feet, knees and elbow are together, and arms are on the reserve in the event the main parachute does not open. For about four seconds, you are in a free fall, until soldier feels an opening shock of the parachute. For about 45 seconds soldier feels relieved that his parachute opened correctly: immediately he gains control of the parachute and begins guiding it to the ground, at the same time enjoying the fresh air and amazing view around him. Then he preparing to release the equipment and to execute the most dynamic parachute fall of his/her life. Approximately, 100 feet above the ground, Soldier releases the equipment and assumes a banana shape to execute the most dynamic PLF (parachute landing fall). Finally, soldier’s feet hit the ground and conducts the most dynamic roll over of his life. For a few second laying on the ground, thinking about the jump, savoring the moment, feeling grateful he had a successful airborne
ENG 1101
Mrs. Vogel
29 February 2016 Airborne Operations.
How would you to like experience the biggest adrenaline rush of your life? Would you do it for free, while supporting your country? Well, I have, and I am here to tell you about Airborne Operations in the Army. Airborne operation is something paratroopers do almost on a daily basis. It could be fun, scary, nerve wracking or just how my buddy used to describe, “An adrenalin rush.” It all depends on the soldier and how they feel about jumping out of perfect airplane. Coming from experience jumping is not as easy as one, two, and three. Everyone in the unit has to play their part and put in their time and work.
Initially, you have to perform all of the administrative …show more content…
Paratroopers load the airplane, as soon as they are seated. Airforce crew who are usually in charge of the aircraft and flying it, come on the intercom and introduce themselves, where we will be going, how high we will be flying, the wind speeds and how long it will take to get to destination. After a peaceful flight for about 15-20 minutes, some soldiers actually manage to fall asleep during that time; they are awakened by a thunderous voice, “Ten …show more content…
Soldier’s body is tight: feet, knees and elbow are together, and arms are on the reserve in the event the main parachute does not open. For about four seconds, you are in a free fall, until soldier feels an opening shock of the parachute. For about 45 seconds soldier feels relieved that his parachute opened correctly: immediately he gains control of the parachute and begins guiding it to the ground, at the same time enjoying the fresh air and amazing view around him. Then he preparing to release the equipment and to execute the most dynamic parachute fall of his/her life. Approximately, 100 feet above the ground, Soldier releases the equipment and assumes a banana shape to execute the most dynamic PLF (parachute landing fall). Finally, soldier’s feet hit the ground and conducts the most dynamic roll over of his life. For a few second laying on the ground, thinking about the jump, savoring the moment, feeling grateful he had a successful airborne