1. DBSL
COMBAT EQUIPMENT

2. Overview Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations
Canopy procedures

3. Parachutists Drop Bag (PDB)
Provides a streamlined container for equipment to be jumped in

4. Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
Single Point Release System
Connects PDB to upper rings

5. Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
Lowering Line
Connects to right side lower ring or G-Strap
Shoulder straps
Tighten down when you get “Stand Up”
Adjustment Straps
Tighten and stow excess after EVERY Jump
Center Equipment in Bag
Keep weight close to body and as high as possible

6. Rigging for CE Jump Weapon Sling over left shoulder
Tie to the most comfortable loop with 80lb cotton webbing
Sling goes under shoulder strap and over Chest Strap
Twist so magazine is to the rear and sling routes over the for stock
Route waist band over the weapon and under main lift web

7. Rigging in Aircraft Secure PDB on the deck in front of you
Jumpmaster will signal first pass to rig equipment at approximately 10 minutes
Pick PDB up set it on the seat
Legs through the shoulder straps
Hook up the lowering line to lower right ring
Connect Equipment attaching hooks to middle upper rings
Wait for a Instructor inspection before sitting down
Approximately 6 minutes Jumpmaster will start Jump Commands

8. Rigging in Aircraft Stand Up Hook Up Check Static-lines
Stand, Check pins and hand jumper static line snap-hook
Hook Up
Snap-hook facing skin of aircraft
Check Static-lines
Check routing and insure “Hooked UP”
Check Equipment
Tighten shoulder straps and check all connection points
Sound Off For Equipment Check
Pass thumbs up to Jump Master from last to first jumper

9. After Exit Under Canopy Hold body position as canopy starts to open
Gain control of canopy
Under Canopy
When on final approach to landing
Check lowering line
Lower equipment

10. Questions?

11. Review
Q. Where should weight be positioned in the PDB?

12. Review
A. Close to the body and as high as possible

13. Summary Nomenclature of the Parachutist Drop Bag (PDB)
Rigging the Combat Equipment for Jump operations
Canopy procedures