Not a bad day but some jumps get a bit hairy and this was one for a few of us… The reason we conduct routine training missions is to build skills under canopy and navigation under canopy is perhaps chief among the needed skills. When the go command is given and the spot is off a bit, it is up to the paratrooper to assess the winds and Hold, Crab, or Run his chute into the best path for landing safely. A few of us were scattered this time, but thankfully all landed safely, if not a bit wet due to some low water holding spots on the DZ.
September 23, 2017
