82nd Airborne jump C-17 Hollywood

[@gulliver3644]

71 and still love having been a paratrooper, just like my dad, he in the 101st. And me in the 173rd. God bless our brothers! God bless this great country!!!

[@wbarn003]

By far this is one of the best static line Abn Ops videos on youtube so far. I like the way that the JM team did their thing during the entire operation. I was a Black Hat at the Advanced Abn School at Ft Bragg from 97 to 99! ABN ATW!!

[@pegasusc130]

This old Brit Paratrooper salutes all my American Brothers.

[@ZandersZ0ne]

Stewart Ross You bring me happiness. Unlike the Americans that bash Britain or British that bash America. Together we are stronger than anyone.

[@bbigrocker1]

And we SALUTE YOU!!

[@abntemplar82]

right back at you Stewart.

[@donovanraycraft8600]

This young American has endless respect for any of the bad boys keeping their knees in the breeze. Thank you! You're a breed above the rest.

[@townclutz99]

7:19 is THE best feeling in the world. Rotating into that open door is a feeling that can't be beat.

[@7249xxl]

i love how the crew member stands on the edge of the exit checks left and right and just steps back in like he looked outside a window @ home

[@orangejoe204]

SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK! OKAY! *ass slap* ah, the memories

[@joehiggs1301]

I was a paratrooper for most of my 20 years of service. I'm 57 years old now and I would put that chute on and jump tomorrow if they would let me. Airborne!

[@bbigrocker1]

you can do it at Raeford..

[@joelpatti8948]

Joe Higgs 63 years ago for me

[@abntemplar82]

right there with you Joe I'm 53 now, I spent 22 years in 19 in one airborne unit or another. my last jump was in 2004. I do it again in a heartbeat. All the Way!

[@yasky9947]

Put on your boots, boots, boots And parachute-chutes-chutes We're going up, up, up And coming down, down, down...

[@FISHH00KS]

You're missing the best part - the 6 hours of monotony leading up to this.

[@olivermartin4112]

MrScobug Respect to that.I'm part of the Royal Parachute Regiment and I was shit scared on my first jump and it took two people to bump me out of the plane. I remember landing in a tree and it took 30 minutes until my unit picked up where I was and I fell 10-15 metres out of the tree when they managed to cut the parachut chords away. Best days of my life. Still in the reg now but I'm retiring in 10 years. Been a lean mean jumping machine since 2008. Hoorah to you my friend and my brothers in arm

[@kanguesso]

Thanks for a refreshing set of words that breathes nothing but inspiration. I'll definitely remember the words of encouragements like yours and others when i am jumping out of planes, and doing something that means a great deal to the world. Thanks again.

[@freepatriot]

1:40 sleeping dude - a soldier gets his zzz's whenever he can. Great vid thanks for sharing

[@mattfetter4123]

When your a cherry you dont sleep .after a couple night jumps , ah hell can't wait to get to the bird and sleep. Get tested up for that long walk to muster.

[@richisnot]

i was a c-17 crew chief on large package week in 2002, and capstone/Hollywood 2003, had a blast up at Pope, be safe airborne.

[@HarryLargecockus]

Yes they can.. I was at Airborne School, Bravo C. 25-10 at Ft Benning, GA. When I was there my class had about 13 Marines. And no joke, one of them had a bad PLF and broke his leg. Poor guy :/

[@chipseifert8723]

Go for it! You will NOT regret it. Everyone is nervous/scared and if they say they aren't, they're lying. Believe me, the training works and once you're out the door and under a full canopy, you'll love it! Remember, bravery isn't the absence of fear but the ability to overcome it.

[@andrea42066]

Very good show! Seems like plenty of room on the C-17, never jumped those, only C-141 or C-130, Huey, now I'm aging myself! In away I miss it, we where very close to each other in dose days. Keep up the good work guys!

[@kyledidwhat]

Mad respect from fellow air force. You guys jumping out of a perfectly good air plane... balls of steel.

[@DumbHonkie1]

In training jumps, we jump some between 800-1200 feet. In combat jumps, we are supposed to jump between 400-600 feet without a reserve chute. In the special units such as LRS-U in the 82nd AIRBORNE, they do HALO jumps.

[@claudiosebastiao9441]

É isso... O apito toca e a rapaziada se reúne. Tudo muito organizado e eficiente. Parabéns!

[@phillipzx3d]

No kidding...talk about room! I was at Bragg from 72-73 (50th Signal, 18th Airborne). This thing is HUGE. You mentioned the 141 and 130. We also used 123's when I was there. At Benning, we did one jump from an old c-119. I was more than happy to get out of that (I'm exaggerating) deathtrap. :-)

[@christopherjakel1049]

Always that one guy sleeping before the jump. That was usually me. 😂

[@shockhawk]

8:17 Third guy out the door drops his static line. That is how people die.

[@eriksanchez7286]

shockhawk i saw that too

[@theguy6082]

shockhawk what happens when you drop your static line?

[@eriksanchez7286]

TheGuy you get in a lot of trouble because the safety has to waste time catching it and making sure it goes with the rest. Trust they emphasize it a lot at the airborne school. Drop it once and you get kicked

[@dwDragon88]

The biggest concern is that the static line can wrap around the next jumper. Most common static line injury is a line wrapped around the arm which usually rips the bicep muscle off and pulls it down the arm. Very nasty injury that is caused by improper static line control.

[@seniorspecialist15]

You always have your reserve by your side!!!

[@twa1638]

Nice video. Us old Brit Para's enjoy seeing Airborne vids from the USA. We did'nt have camera's in the 1950's and 60's, Still gets theold sphinter puckering. Thanks for this. twa1638(Andy)

[@Altenholz]

You wouldn't get any impression of this without You Tube- simply great!

[@1337RecklessX]

Thank you for the definite information.

[@timsutherlandsr.6199]

awsome thanks wonderful video feel like I'm jumping with them

[@wbarn003]

It is actually called a static line which deploys the main canopy for this type of airborne operation.

[@greyghost970]

I believe it's called a static line and it is what opens the parachute. Unlike free fall skydiving, there is no ripcord. The line is connected to the plane and as the jumper leaves, the line pulls and deploys the parachute. If someone has actually done this and I am mistaken, please correct me.

[@lesterhall90]

The static line is attatched to the parachute pack and the parachute pack is held closed by a device which is tied together with a breakable cord. The weight of the paratrooper breaks this cord which allows the pack to open releasin the chute which is packed in a sock like bag which is pulled off the chute by spring loaded pilot chute allowing it to open. The glob of fabrics being pulled in are those bags. Ripcords may be used with these chutes but the rigging is different. I made civilian jumps using military surplus 35 years ago. I doubt anyone uses it anymore.

[@Scaredfuzz1]

The air deflector is normally stowed flush with the fuselage of the aircraft, they are only deployed by the loadmaster for airdrops. Not surprising you haven't seen them most people wouldn't notice them unless they knew they were there.

[@HarlinNeal]

The most nerve-racking part of a jump is waiting to get out of the plane. I know from experience. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY...82nd Airborne DIvision from October '91-November '92, and 112th Signal Batallion (Special Operations)(Airborne) from January to November 1993. The jump wings on my uniform are the most precious item on my uniform. I may only have 21 jumps on record, but that's 21 more jumps than my civilian friends who didn't join the Army. Keep your feet and knees together...HOOOAAHH!!

[@itsWhateverTrevor]

does your shoot deploy immediately or is it like a count to 20 then pull sort of thing? excuse my ignorance

[@AJsarge1]

There's lots of talk about the paratroopers, but also give thanks to the Pilots and Loadmasters who fly the jet and get the equipment ready to go. 2:35 - perfect example of the 535th Airlift Squadron doing their jobs. Fighter pilots get the glory, but Airlift (and airdrop) moves the men and machines to win the fight. Random fact: Aircrew are not allowed to say the word "Green" during airdrop until the light says so and they're clear to drop.

[@2freekey]

Didn't have those when I was in... C130s, C141s were still king. Aside from helicopters, even jumped out of a C123... Most jumpers today probably never heard of them - they felt like they were gonna shake apart.

[@allanz00]

Hollywood jumps were sooooo cool!

[@joesmo2383]

Stand up hook up shuffle to the door!5 jump chump here.....AIRBORNE!Experience of a life time.

[@mojohand43]

I was 101st back in the day. We blasted C-119's and C-130's. These guys jump like gentlemen. We would be screaming at the top of our lungs almost running out the door. Guess we were savages or maybe we had shorter DZ's at Ft. Campbell. Best time of my life! If you're gonna go, GO AIRBORNE! Strike Force!

[@XxBillyGoatNinjaxX]

Are GoPro cameras allowed during training? My MOS will be in the documentation field and i have my own helmet cam i wanna use.

[@FIGHTERINNATURE11]

...beautiful, nice video showing just the right atmosphere ...

[@fredbazoo]

Exactly. I guess everyone has to depend on his training. I could be wrong, but theres a reason for foot or rifle drill. To work as a team.....immediatly, without thinking about it. Apply that to the jump procedure and I guess it'll work. I remember being terrified during my first jump, but instead of thinking, hesitating, and analysing everything, I just reacted to the commands, and went out the door. After doing it in the mock tower a million times it just came natural.

[@OUSOONER918]

7:53!!!!! BEST PART OF THE PLANE RIDE, HEARING THOSE SWEET WORDS "STANDBYE!"

[@shakamakana8492]

My adrenalin rush for today, sweet memories 👍😎👍 '69, 11B4P, Delta Co, 4th Batt, 503rd Inf, 173rd Airborne Brigade. ALL THE WAY!

[@wbarn003]

Ok here is the breakdown. They are using both North and South Sicily DZ. (40+ seconds of green light) The PJ is on the left door which is why he found is 30 reference point first. On the left door it's Pope AFB for 1 minute and the Delta Force Compound AKA "red roof inn" for 30 seconds. ATW!

[@dptcruiser]

love it thanks guys for your service,, great job loadies

[@wbarn003]

Yes it's "Hollywood" in the middle of the day, but you gotta have that special love! Even though the #1 jumper on the right door has on his combat equipment which tells me that he is probably "chasing jumps," you still gotta love it! ATW!!

[@albertsmith3695]

Wow these guys have it nice! I was Airborne back in the 80's T-10's, C-130, C-141. We were packed in like sardines, and hit the ground like we had jumped off a 12 foot wall plus wind speed thrown in...compare the ride in a Yugo...to an Escalade...lmao And to also remember what the guys did in WWII compared to how we had it...got to love the advances...one draw back for these guys...TOO much hang time...they land like butterflies compared to what we had to do...which translates to...the bad guys have a lot more time to put bullets in you before you land.

[@MrScobug]

Fort Pickett Va. early 1995. Training along with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary unit.

[@elijahthomas7226]

this is amazing

[@198228doobie]

The C -17 was such a smooth jump...there really was no jumping to it at all...as soon as you stepped out onto the platform at the exit you were just sucked out...what sucked though was night ops...it didn't matter if was a Hollywood jump or a combat jump...the ground always came fast and hurt like hell!!! lol I miss all you guys out there!!! Doobie 1-505 PIR 82D ABD

[@ablazetrogdor]

I wish I had the luxury of jumping from a C-17. SOOO much more room then the C-130. Though the UhH-60 jumps were badass.

[@BabyAlbatrossMusic]

I only have 10 static lines from a C-17. Some officer must have wanted some big bragging rights to OK the "in depth" coverage of him doing a door sheck, clearing the rear, and then being the last to tap out after the Assistant JM. Maybe it makes an old NCO jealous we didn't have Hollywood access to document forever our jumps. So I'll begrudgingly give you props. --- Look before you turn, Turn right to avoid collision, and lower jumper has the right of way- have a good'un

[@ianhale6560]

Man i remember my first jump i did not want any of that so the instructor pretty much pushed me out its fun once your out there

[@peeweechandler5126]

Love this shit! Some don't know what the military do. JUST SAY THANK YOU!

[@abntemplar82]

the airborne makes up only about 5% of the military, even when you include all the spec ops guys from every branch. oh and your welcome.

[@elvislvr111]

Yeesh this brings back memories.

[@wb7758]

Yes indeed! I can recall having to walk over ruck sacks to get to the forward portion of the aircraft as a safety. You are aware of how it used to be!!

[@Tdori61692]

what battalion was this that jumped? i want to know if my brother was in this video/jump. his name is shlomi dori.

[@uberLejoe]

I'm going to join the army, my older brother was 82nd, so I'll try to get into that, and with luck maybe get into ranger school, I have the body for it, but god damn this is extraordinary stuff.

[@timw8ngt]

Awesome

[@sysrun]

Whats the first jumper doing at the door? Checking for what?

[@ciamarrajohn]

yeah thats what i've heard, my grandad was in the military and said he tried to teach himself to take naps in line (apparently there were lots of lines back in the day)

[@wb7758]

No problem. Jacob is right; it actually deploys in 3.2 seconds, but we are taught to count to four.

[@JBLaOHeI]

Ive always wondered whats that thing that they carry infront of them?

[@shadez7650]

how was that 2 BCT in Sept 2011 when the BCT was in Ramadi, Al Asad & Fallujah Iraq from May 2011 -Jan 2012? just asking cause I was in 2 BCT from Oct 06-Jan 2013.

[@ericandrews2210]

We were the first to test jump out of C17 in 95-96 I believe,and unless things have changed all Tabbed Rangers are not Airborne,but I do believe all Rangers in Battalions are,do to them being a Special Operations Unit. Actually there is a term in the community called Leg Rangers.

[@MsLollerskates]

Nice, Ramp exits are fun too smaller chances of malfunctions :>

[@flench1901]

My father was an 82nd Airborne in the 50's .

[@flench1901]

***** Nice

[@MrPelhambay]

the c-130... the loudest fucking thing known to mankind

[@dieselscience]

The yellow static lines (on everybody's back) pulls the main chute out. IF NOT, After you count to four > activate reserve and how you do that depends on the type of main chute failure you have.

[@JamieTransNyc]

OMG, there is so much room in that plane!!

[@AG.Floats]

Perfect

[@fredbazoo]

Thanks for the response. I see why they teach it that way. We were told not to touch it while in the plane because in turbulence you could easily open it, making a Jesus mess. We had to drop that arm down and use it to keep balance, the other hand is holding the static line. I guess both methods have some validity. Thanks again trooper.

[@WizzRacing]

As I remember it, you freeze the guys behind you will push you're ass out. Friend of mine was a packer for 101st and anchorman and would push on the whole line from the rear so nobody had time to think about it.

[@Loki-hs3fy]

what is there to think about ? you jump, skydiving rocks!

[@speedcoregewalt]

When I did my jumps in the Czech republic the jumpmaster would kick you in the ass, even when you were standing for only second in the opening, to make sure every one jumps. No time to think is bliss:D

[@JLSwin01]

I never jumped a C-17, but I did c-141, and I would much rather go with equip from jet anyday, more stable, Also pushed stick one time from c-130, got going fast that when reached door went out without one second delay. It was wild, to say the least.

[@JLSwin01]

John Swinson I was with the 1/504th 82nd between January 1970 to January 24th 1972 then I was with the 3rd/ 20th Special Forces the last 8 years ending in 1992.

[@ancientmariner1984]

John Swinson 2/505th here 91-93. They was test jumping C-17's at that time. I feel cheated!! Looks like a lot more room.

[@Antwon627]

Good stuff. Never jump a C-17 though.

[@narutovssasuke117]

thanks for the info can i pick it at meps though ?

[@MrBusterbanks]

B CO.2/325th.Inf. June 63 / Dec. / 64 And everyday l miss it more Sgt.Eddie B. (All The Way) Ft.Bragg , N C

[@Death26904]

THE LOOK OUT GROUND I'M COMING THROUGH

[@docwhispr]

love it

[@cajunmane82]

The JM is ensuring there are no existing sharp or protruding edges. If the static line is cut as the jumper exits the aircraft the main chute will not deploy. The jumper will have to deploy his reserve. The jumper has the rest of his life to figure it out.

[@wbarn003]

It's called a static line, which is used to deploy they main parachute.

[@phattacorider]

I guess that's kinda the thing though, "confidence" in everything. Confidence in your equipment, your safeties, the guy in front of you, the guy behind you, your training, etc. That being the case, it's arguable the need of a safety or not. Personally, I'm all for a safety. There was an incident on a jump a month ago a jumper got a static line injury, and he's 40 or so jumps in. I don't exactly know what happened, but the safety failed to grab the line, and the jumper failed to "throw" his line.

[@Thundercheeves]

Ah, the Airborne: The ultimate trust fall. Geronimo, Nickle O' Nasty!

[@paulappicelli174]

gota love it

[@nunoferreiradurao9091]

well tks for the vid! just in tone of note: in my school we have to empty 86 men on full gear.. with in 25sec's green light... its the biggest ZL we have!! and we do it!! :D :D :D

[@0985mdn]

Where did you do your first jump?

[@JonyWadd]

Cadillac/Hollywood...yep! Miss This I Do! "Doc" Lawson 1-2/505th PIR Panther Medic

[@motel29]

Is this a "CD"? Badass troops!!!! Thx for posting~

[@michaelwelch4750]

Now you know what's in a can of whoop ass.

[@ClarenceDavis1511]

Soldier! If you choose Airborne YOU WILL PROCEED TO THE FRONT OF THAT LINE AND YOU WILL INFORM THAT NCO SAR! I AM AIRBORNE!

[@airbornemechanic83]

The jumpmaster will check the door frame to ensure there is nothing to catch on the paratrooper or their equipment which could cause a bad exit from the aircraft or damage to equipment.

[@FHIPrincePeter]

It's the 2 hours low level flying then standing up for ages, when you have equipment that kills you. By the time the Door is open your raring to just jump out that door.

[@TheFacefinder]

Balls of iron. I did three static jumps a Ft. Devens, Mass.(10th Special Forces Trojans' Sport Parachute Club) in the early seventies and I have to say it was the most terrifying moments of my life. God Bless all our Troops, men and women.

[@bbigrocker1]

What year? I was there in 79

[@jedcauffield1858]

Year? Unit? That'd be nice to see in the description if anyone knows! ;)

[@shalimar7100]

so true dude!

[@Krazykids123100]

I'm pretty sure those yellow strings on their chutes have a certain length until they snap and that opens the parachute.

[@ed12151]

We never had so much room in the birds (C 130, C 141)

[@wbarn003]

Green ramp baby!

[@RMB42]

Go Air Force. Go Airborne.

[@dv2045]

last one to sit down is the first to get out... learned that in my first jump

[@johna3807]

Does that spot make it easier

[@dv2045]

I jumped from a smaller plane... this one is a monster

[@wbarn003]

Gotta love watching fellow paratroopers conducting business. For all of you who choose to critique this abn operation, I truly hope that you have more than five under your belt. And for the obvious "cherry" who has the negative remarks, please do your homework first! ATW!!

[@Mach5Nishi]

airborne has just about anything you can think of.

[@19401994NYR]

Badass