16K views · 89 reactions | Jumping into 2021 廒 Experience a trip with our Royal New Zealand Air Force Parachute Training and Support Unit (PTSU) in Auckland. The unit, based at Base Auckland provides parachute training for selected New Zealand Army personnel in order to access hard to reach and austere operating environments that cannot be reached by vehicles. The Unit trains with a variety of parachutes and roles. #Force4NZ #NZAirForce | NZ Defence Force | Facebook

PRAC - The Parachute Regiment Aptitude Course sits between the Army Assessment Centre and PARA recruit training. ⁣ ⁣ It allows PARA instructors to assess potential recruits and ensure they are capable of passing the Combat Infantry Course ⁣(PARA).⁣ ⁣ As there are physical tests, we have developed a simple programme for potential recruits to follow, or just for you to try at home. ⁣ ⁣ We will release the programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday to be completed the following day. ⁣ ⁣ Good luck

22K views · 430 reactions | In celebration of #NationalAirborneDay, the Liberty Jump Team and members of the 507th I-PR at Fort Benning jumped into Bravo Co's US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning graduation last Friday. Members of the Liberty Jump Team travel far and wide each year to participate in the event. #AATW #AirborneDay | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence | Facebook

1.9M views · 20K reactions | Every year, about 15,000 students perform five jumps from a live aircraft before graduating from the United States Army’s Airborne School, each depending on a parachute to get them safely to the ground. Every T-11 parachute is individually packed and inspected by a team of riggers, who collectively prepare about 75,000 chutes each year. | Insider | Facebook