How Airborne operations work : Featuring the 82nd Airborne the Riggers of the 11th Quartermaster

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The Army Parachute Rigger (MOS 92R) is the only job in the Army that can pack a parachute. These soldiers must be able to follow procedure, pay extreme attention to detail, and have an impeccable work ethic. A Rigger must at any time be willing to jump a parachute that they packed or any other rigger packed.
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[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

The Army Parachute Rigger (MOS 92R) is the only job in the Army that can pack a parachute. These soldiers must be able to follow procedure, pay extreme attention to detail, and have an impeccable work ethic. A Rigger must at any time be willing to jump a parachute that they packed or any other rigger packed. This is their story. Special thanks to the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne, the 11th Quartermaster, and the 647th Quartermaster for allowing me to film their operations. Connect with me on Twitter: @ryanmcbeth Watch my long form videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLt670_P7pOGmLWZG78JlM-rG2ZrpPziOy Like the chest rig hanging up? Get a Made in USA / Berry Act compliant chest rig or play carrier at: dynamicprinciples.us/ I don’t have a Patreon account. If you want to give me money, give it to: HelpIsOnTheWayUA.com Or WCK.com Join the conversation: discord.gg/pKuGDHZHrz Want to send me something? Ryan McBeth Productions LLC 8705 Colesville Rd. Suite 249 Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA Rights: "United Nations" by Ashitakka is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. "Austro-Hungarian officers study the battle map 1914 WWI" by quinet is licensed under CC BY 2.0. "Major General James M. Gavin, 82nd Airborne Division, 1944-45" by Cassowary Colorizations is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

[@derrickmilburn5486]

I am an instructor at the US Army Airborne school, you should come do a video.

[@JohnDoe-eo8gi]

Can we not have such long premiere times?

[@dh66]

I'm really enjoying and learning a lot from all these trade showcases you are putting together. Quite a lot of heart going into them which is very evident. Thanks for the entertainment Ryan.

[@NascarTomcatFan]

My dad was a mechanic for the 82nd Airborne Division DSTB from 2002 to 2010. His last jump with them, he landed feet first, butt then head last, like he usually did on every jump. Except on his last jump, he landed hard enough that he got knocked out for a few minutes then woke up laying on the ground in front of the Sargent Major of the unit.

[@Hamletaco]

Thank you for showing off 11th QM. I miss my days in division!

[@mowplsu]

Unofficial motto: We'll be the last people to let you down. -Former rigger

[@jkevinf5091]

……and if it doesn’t open, bring it back and we’ll give you another one!

[@aaronjackson2066]

🤣🤣🤣

So hard not to say it with n

[@veldin25]

@ its not hard, just don't be a racist?

[@ZTheLastViking]

@@veldin25 or be above 12

[@Walkr-en8lk]

As a paratrooper, every time I’m in the harness shed and anywhere the riggers work I feel terrible for them, especially at benning

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

One of the things I noticed talking to Riggers is that 99% of them really like jumping. So the packing is just the price they have to pay for extra jump privileges.

[@Zombeh]

I talked to one do the riggers during my time at airborne school , he said it’s not bad but it sucks if you’re in a sweatshop .

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

@@Zombeh maybe. When I was there, it was hot, but it’s gonna be hot. But they had music playing and everybody seemed happy. Of course, The PAO isn’t going to take me to a unit with leadership problems. But they also didn’t prevent me from speaking with anybody. It seemed like most of the riggers I met were adrenaline addicts. Packing parachutes was just the price they had to pay for their fix.

[@z0phi3l]

Nah, we loved the job, and being at the shed was just another safety check to make sure our people had no issues

[@citadelchase8858]

@@RyanMcBethProgramming Ryan curious, can they send soldiers down already seated in the humvees? Hit the ground ready to roll and scatter confusing the enemy? Rather than parachute in separately locate vehicle, which could be found easily by an enemy and an ambush set up.

[@0Bonaparte]

My grandfather was a rigger during WW2, he was on furlough for Dday but at the reunions people often came up to my dad and said “I was glad to know your dad packed my chute because I knew it would work”

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

What an amazing story

[@0Bonaparte]

@@RyanMcBethProgramming I really wish he had been more open to talking about it all, he wrote a book about it but I have always felt that I miss something by not hearing him actually talk about something he very clearly took so dearly to!

[@0Bonaparte]

My memory is failing me at the moment but I believe he was in the 504th? I highly doubt any of the stories of that age remain in the modern force but I do wonder if anything still knocks around

[@jimmyboy2165]

@@0Bonaparte my friend I would love to read his book, and I am betting I am not the only one. Would you mind giving us the name of the book? I would love to try and find it to read. Please consider, god bless.

[@brianzollo]

Former rigger here... That unit was the best unit I ever served with. Thank you for showing the highest level of respect to a highly overlooked unit.

[@JustcallmeJayrot]

A someone with absolutely no military experience whatsoever, I find these deep dives so interesting!

[@sillytorque]

@@RedHat_Cosplay_Patriot gos to show, with good leadership and clear enough instructions, even the simple of people can achieve great things as a team

[@BOC_Europe_24]

@JustcallmeJayrot Ryan's intelligence background enables him to dig deep and then explain the topic in clear, concise form. I couldn't agree with you more.

[@david_W5QDF]

My son was in the 82nd. He died from cancer at age 40 2 years ago. I was proud of his service and proud of him.

[@tooitchy]

The 82nd are true heroes, your son included.

[@josephwinters9893]

As a Paratrooper in the 82nd now, this is a great video that explains it really well. This and the artillery video are perfect, and I couldn't add much too it.

[@tyree9055]

I can say that I have no complaints about how the Riggers rigged my 'chutes, as they all opened and got me on the ground. The bigger challenge was exiting the plane properly (turbulence, etc.), judging and countering wind drift, and dealing with other parachutes once they got caught in one another's 'wake' (vacuum?). Nearly all of my drops were at night, at

[@ancientneophyte8322]

@@tyree9055 At that height, I bet you didn't even carry a reserve

[@tyree9055]

@@ancientneophyte8322 Oh, we carried them. But there's not much time to deploy them, if the main didn't open up properly. Sometimes you barely had time to drop the rucksack before hitting the ground.

[@tooitchy]

Always wondered, as someone who didn't serve, when you enlish and head off to basic, do you get any say on where you end up? The variations in each branch can be enormous, so do you get any influence on it, or do they solelydw they decide if you end up in the 82nd airborne, or if you end up in an artillery battallion?

[@georgewilkie3580]

From an old 505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division Veteran that served 2 tours in South Vietnam (Phu Bai), a Huge Airborne THANK YOU to YOU, Veteran McBeth for producing this truly outstanding video. I have never seen a more precise, clear, and accurate report on the extremely important and vital "Behind The Scene"activity of the Chute Riggers, and the other types of logistical support Troops that enables the US ARMY to have a rapid reaction force to jump and fight any place on the Globe within approx. 18 hours! The immense discipline of these elite Riggers enabled me to make countless Parachute Jumps again and again in complete safety. My heartfelt THANKS to these excellent Men and Women Riggers, and once again, my THANKS to You Mr. McBeth. Bravo! ALL THE WAY!

[@Cahill22able]

H-Minus!!!

[@bartphlegar8212]

Your behind the scenes series is fascinating, Ryan. People lose sight of the fact that some of these young men and women just got out of high school and stepped right into jobs that can kill them if they don't have discipline and follow protocol. These 92 Romeos are a special breed for sure, as is any military specialty that holds the welfare and safety of fellow soldiers, sailors, Marines, Coasties, and airmen in their hands...Hooah!...

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I am very proud of my time being an Airborne Infantryman in the US Army. Unlike anyone who wants to be a Paratrooper, not everyone becomes a Paratrooper. To get a slot for Airborne School after enlisting was a privilege for me because not everyone gets it even if they ask for it. I worked hard at it before enlistment meaning I ran long and fast, did many push ups, sit ups, and pull ups during high school to prepare for the Army as an Infantryman and Airborne School. When I got to Airborne School it was hard because I was always in constant fear of failing every moment I was there because the Black Hat Airborne Instructors were always looking for people to fail for anything. You have to want to be there no matter how much they yell at you and PT you to you get so tired that you have to push yourself. You will obey everything they tell you to with no hesitation. I did everything the 2 weeks and did my 5 qualifying jumps to get my wings. I was the first jumper on my first and second jump. I then went on to my unit in Panama the 1/508th PIR Red Devils after my first 3 years in Leg Land in mechanized infantry in Germany and Ft. Carson Colorado. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!!

[@williambowdoin364]

Where were you at in Panama? I was with the 1109 Signal Bn Corozal Panama. Was there during Operation Just Cause.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@williambowdoin364 A co. 1/508th Inf (ABN) Ft. Kobe.

[@williambowdoin364]

Awesome Unit. I did my PLDC at Fort Sherman with Paratroopers of your Unit.

[@Yodie208]

@@williambowdoin364 Ft. Sherman was awesome and Panama itself is a beautiful country. Sitting on the beach outside of the barracks watching the cargo ships drinking 25-cent PBR's from the vending machine, as well as indulging in the pleasures of Colon, many great memories. The only downside was the black palm, mangrove swamps, elephant grass, and mosquitoes. I attended JOTC in the late '70s.

[@grayharker6271]

Uhraa

[@saulreynoso8439]

As a former paratrooper I thank you for bringing to light the much appreciated and most important of job of being a rigger. in all my jumps I never had an issue with my main, not one, thanks to the EXTREME professionalism and attention to detail of those tough red hat bastards. Thank you riggers for not letting me crash and burn and live to jump another day.

[@rogerchapa6461]

Navy airborne here. Silver wings summer 1976. What an awesome experience for this young midshipman. The whole process was so good and our confidence in the equipment so great that our worries were only on our own performance and not on the equipment. Many thanks to all riggers, past and present!

[@georgewilkie3580]

Nice to hear from our outstanding US Navy Brothers and Sisters in Arms. As a Vietnam Vet that served with the US Army 505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div. I was an NCO SSG E6 and worked very closely with the US Navy Crew of a PBR (PATROL BOAT RIVER) that transported my Airborne Unit up and down the Makong River, coming out of the Makong Delta. The Navy Crew were outstanding combat Troops in every way. They had one M2 50. Cal Heavy Machine Gun on a swivel and they could make that big "Ma Deuce" do magic tricks like make Main Force elements of the Vietcong disappear! Each Seaman also had a standard M16. In 'Nam they were Nick named, "The Brown Water Navy" due to the muddy color of the Makong River. I'll never forget that NAVY PBR Crew. What a fantastic bunch of Guys! Thanks so much for Your input, Roger Chappa. My best Airborne wishes to You, and our great US Navy!

[@magenlin]

I appreciate the fact that this man doesn't seem to be in the pocket of big military but always seems to remember the little guys who don't get the headlines but who are totally necessary to make the machine move. But he always takes time to remember the people in the uniform

[@therealpatriot_824]

This was a great walk down memory lane. I spent 10 years in the 82nd Airborne Division

[@TheHappyKiwi]

Very interesting video. The jump scene gave me a little bit of adrenaline reminding me of a civil jump I did with an instructor, but this is so much more intense no wait by the door, gotta jump :D

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

Thank you. That's what I was going for. It's why I wanted the long lead up as the paratrooper who was filming was walking toward the door.

[@michaelcondon8286]

@@RyanMcBethProgramming did you get to jump with them?

[@MartianV2GG]

@@michaelcondon8286 sadly he couldn't

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

@@michaelcondon8286 no. I am a civilian now and I have never been to the school.

[@trevorlindsey2040]

I have been last jumper. Good discipline for the trooper calling it out. One thing that I think your missed Ryan. Parachute failure can lead to murder charges for the riggers that signed the logbook. Serious stuff.

[@bensahler9272]

It’s nice to see my old job getting some love on the youtubez!Thanks Ryan!

[@commenter621]

:)

[@zxb995511]

That story at the end was actually quite cool.

[@shamusshafer8578]

That jumper going out, yelling 'last man, last man!" was some awesome footage. I could almost feel the impact. Never jumped a T-11 (we had the old T10C), they look like they are a little more forgiving of the big bone fellas such as myself. Thank you for doing this video, brought back some great memories and opened my eyes to the work the riggers do even today.

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

We had T10s in the Aussie army. I only jumped once, into a lake. We didn;t have a reserve but they said there had been so few failures there was more chance of drowning than it not opening. Besides, if it didn;t open we were told just bring it back and we'll get you a new one!

[@ralphalvarez5465]

Remember the dash 1B model that had the wooden toggles? Instead of slipping using the risers, it collapsed holes at the rear of the chute. I've jumped both T-10 and -1B... And jumped Huey, C-130 and C-141..

[@luckyonos13]

The inside of the C-17 shows a rare view of an actual can of whoop-ass being opened.

[@DigDug513]

I was airborne and to this day I have the utmost respect for parachute riggers. It's an extremely stressful MOS which I was offered but chose not to because of the responsibilities of literally holding paratroopers lives in your hands. I knew several riggers personally and occasionally assisted riggers when needed. They are fantastic and they also have to know how to sew. I'm eternally grateful and never had to deploy my reserve. Keep your feet and knees together AIRBORNE!!!

[@scottoswald7535]

Wow! McBeth, you Sir have outdone yourself. This is just fantastic. I believe if anyone else has done this story, It would have been disinteresting, and I would have skipped it halfway through. You nailed it! Thank you for teaching me something that I never knew until today.

[@david_W5QDF]

My son was in 82nd. He died from colon cancer in January of this year and is buried at Fort Bragg. Your right the greatest generation is the current volunteer army and other military personnel 🫡🇺🇸

[@camckenzie]

Sorry for your loss.

[@peterodonnell1963]

Thanks for the detailed, professional and respectful tour Ryan. As a long career member of the Australian Air Force it was my privilege to serve with 18th ABC in Afghanistan in 2015-16. These guys were professional to a man, had outstanding leadership at all levels and always courageous and unflinching in the way they conducted themselves in combat, their motto "All the Way" summed them up perfectly. Thanks for honoring the Corp - ATW!

[@brandonbloomquist3267]

And the twisted guy at 17:36 is why practice is important!

[@larrymitchell3502]

The greatest generation IS the one currently serving. The walk in the footsteps of their great-grandfathers, who observe them from Valhalla and are well pleased. The rest of us are privileged to have them defending us. They are from America itself. Farms, ranches, reservations, small towns and multiple neighborhoods in cities of all sizes. They are everyday Americans - and mostly, the best men and women we have: They rise to the challenges placed on them. Some give their health, strength and even their lives in service to their sisters and brothers. And to us. We are fortunate beyond measure to have a military that though imperfect - as is every human endeavor - trains them to excel and gives them opportunities to. Ryan, thanks from an old journalist for your outstanding telling of a part of their story. Your heartfelt appreciation is clear. It must have contributed to the help and cooperation you received. You've repaid their trust. Well done, soldier. Well done. 🤝🏽 👍🏽

[@rklauco]

Amazing video. Total respect. I've never realized how much work and effort and responsibility there is in just seemingly simple thing as bag with fabric and lines. Fascinating. I would be proud of my kids working this position.

[@jamesozechoski8254]

As a retired army staff sgt .it's nice to see videos that reflect the pride in the military. Thankyou for that. HOOAH

[@angelrivera2339]

It is funny but it is not the videos of weapons and the victories of fighting forces that impressed me but the meticulous eye for details on the training for both for the combat troops and their support personnel. It is just impressive when you understand how hard the military works to do their job correctly. Once I felt bad for feeling relieved when a KZbin comment mentioned that his department on the ship he served on was missing a bullet and they had to count their stores by hand. They found all bullets accounted for and it was just a mistake in the paperwork. I felt bad for him but a lot of respect for the work that goes into doing things correctly.

[@bjgaspar]

Just wanted to say Thank You to you, and all of the soldiers involved in this. I have my own reasons for why I love this video, and seeing the process from start to finish makes it even more special. Thank you

[@mikeblair2594]

That answered a lot of questions I've had since I was a kid. It was very informative and cool as Hell. Btw, those men and women jumped just for my birthday on August 9th. How kind of them. This makes me want to jump even more. Thanx for your videos and thanx to the officers and non-coms that helped smooth your trip through the base.

[@commonsense2497]

Great show on Riggers. When I was in the 82nd in 1975 Riggers were the only Airborne MOS that allowed women. Thank you to all the Riggers. Never had a malfunction during any of my jumps.

[@johnpayne4619]

Thanks for this video! I was stationed at Bragg from ‘96-12 when I retired, and still work on Bragg as a DA Civ. Bragg got in my blood and I just can’t leave. Lol. Being able to work with Paratroopers every day makes my job one of the best in the world!

[@StantonSchonberg]

Enjoy your well researched and detailed behind the scenes content. Look forward to each of your videos and often share them. Thank you!

[@Yodie208]

Slip Away!, I have heard that quite often. The adrenaline rush and the noisy chaos moving toward the jump door, feeling the gentile tug as the chute deploys, then the silence and serenity of floating towards the drop zone. The "Hollywood" jumps off of the ramp of a Chinook at 7,000 ft. were an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning. This was a really great video, you really captured the realism of what it is like to jump. The equipment has been upgraded since my time, though I learned quite a bit of what goes on behind the scenes.

[@MatthewLungerhausen]

Hi Ryan, the topics of your videos are great. Your way of telling these stories is really engaging and despite your comments about “doing OSINT in your bathrobe” have high production quality. It’s not the look or technology that is impressive, but the writing and organization. Your short videos are also really strong because you fit the right amount of information into a small space. Well done!

[@ADEpoch]

Aussie here. Thanks Ryan. And thanks to all who participated in this. It's something we just don't get to see.

[@chrisodom5865]

11 bravo here, I remember being at reception at Ft. Benning GA in the barracks and when we was just sitting around, we'd all gather at the windows on the third floor of the barracks and watch paratroopers jump in the distance, it was awesome to watch them jump

[@td3585]

17:35 riggers threw in a couple extra twists lol Oh the memories excellent video

[@scottessery100]

I can’t imagine how many hrs went into this amazing video. Thank you

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Thanks, Ryan, for this excellent and in-depth video. I have been around aviation on many way for all of my life (that is, since 1949). My paternal grandfather served in the British Royal Air Force 1917-1947. My father was an aeronautical engineer. I made static and flying model aircraft, and a few rockets. My first of many flights was in September 1967, where I ended up at Parris Island SC to start 6 years in the Marines. The first three years was as a maintainer for the LVTP-5 ampibioius assault vehicle (AMTRACS.) The rest of of my time in the Marines was in a Marine Fighter squadron operating F-8 Crusaders. (Not me - I was in the S-2 office). Many years later, I wanted learn a marketable career, and the best path was to spend another six years in the Air Force Reserve doing aircraft electronics maintenance on C-141 Starlifters. (The C -17 is their replacement.) The aircraft frequently had missions up to Fort Bragg to pick up and drop paratroops. Then some years after that I and my wife (since 1971) worked for a major airline - I was in their maintenance area improving their electronic calibration facility. Now I'm retired & spending (what she thinks is) excessive time learning interesting stuff on KZbin. For most of that time, I firmly believed that there was something wrong with a person who would go up in a perfectly good aircraft, INTENDING to jump out of it. But over the years I learned a lot, met a few sport jumpers, a few paratroopers, and even an Air Force PJ (para-rescue-jumper), watched "Band of Brothers" AND read the book. And books by and/or about people like Chuck Yeager, John Glenn, Lance Sijan & others. And today, watched this excellent video. Now my attitude has shifted. I understand and appreciate what military jumpers do and what they can achieve; the time, care and professionalism that goes into the whole Airborne team , and the many other people (military and civilian) who's jobs involve jumping out of aircraft. It is not something I would do personally, but I have respect for those who can and do. But those sport jumpers, though ....

[@frankboyd7993]

Ryan, another great video thank you for providing a view into a world most never experience. As a content idea, it might be worth looking into a similar look into the USAF aircrew life support job. Parachutes, flotation, ejection seats, and all the ancillary systems, accessories, and training that go into keeping a pilot alive when they have a bad day at the office.

[@WeencieRants]

They aren’t called life support anymore. It’s called AFE or Air Flight Equipment.

[@frankboyd7993]

@@WeencieRants so many changes, thank you for the update

[@RivetGardener]

A big stand-up Airborne Salute to all riggers in the US Army! I was an 11B Infantry paratrooper for 6 years and I am so thankful for their focus and detail-to-task. I got to meet several riggers over time and they all displayed this sense of duty. I love you all!

[@drumset09]

A number of friends of mine have been airborne. They would say "It isn't a question of if you get injured on a jump, but when, and how bad. And that, like Ryan said, it's mostly a twisted ankle.

[@nothing-b2n]

Thanks riggers

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Oddly enough, I live only a few miles from Sicily DZ at Ft Bragg. I have been their neighbor for 25 years. I remember as a kid and later as a young man watching the C-130’s fly over en route to a practice jump regularly. They jump out of way smaller planes more now. I love living around such a patriotic area. A knee injury in 89 derailed my military plans. But my neighbors are great. A large number are active duty or retired. I can’t tell you all enough “thank you for your service “. I can see the numbers on the Blackhawk and Apache helicopters as they fly down the Plank Rd border at my house. This is the best place to live if you are a fan of the Army. Artillery shots are commonplace and the house has shaken quite markedly at times. Much love to you man and thank you for your continued service Ryan🇺🇸🤙

[@connormcdonald8123]

Great video as always McBeth! I’m always happy when I seen a video of yours in my feed. I’m an active duty weather forecaster with the Air Force and I’d love for you to do a story on our unique mission set

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

I would love that-put me in touch with your PL. You can send me an email on my website.

[@badgerpa9]

My Great Uncle talked about being a chute packer and how much he jumped, never understood why he jumped so much till now. Awesome video Ryan. You can turn these into an actual movie for education, very well done. Be safe and healthy Sir.

[@ModernOddity728]

Thank you for providing such an insightful video to the life and importance of Riggers in the military! Loved it. 😁 Much love and respect to you and all those involved in making the video possible!!

[@Markzilla41]

That was a great video Ryan. I did not expect to tear up a little at the end of a video about parachute riggers. Thanks.

[@laknidubandara]

But you told me I can Watch it, I feel Mc Bethed.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

same

[@jamesatkinson3419]

Ryan, I’ve watched Mabel 50+ total of your videos. That was BY FAR the best one you’ve done !!Thank you for all your do and thank you to the riggers of the 82nd Airborne!!!

[@sharp357]

Ryan, another deep dive video might be a visit to the Military Freefall at Yuma. These are the guys that are still jumping in combat. Special forces and the like. My son was a freefall instructor for 4 years there and I watched you can watch them jump almost every day right at their LZ. I have some amazing videos of these guys learning freefall that my son took as a photographer on some of the jumps. He finished as a freefall instructor teaching others to be instructors. This would be a great follow-up to this video. These guys were the best to be around and very professional.

[@blkted2945]

Ryan, excellent video. It is good to see how much things have changed. So much to comment on. One thing I noticed is that most of the jumpers when they exited the plane was very close. Usually when you hit the air, you take off, however, on hot days, you float alittle longer than usual. The lower jumper has the right of way and you hear the top jump telling the lower jumper to slip away, but it's good their are communicating. Another thing that is critical to jumping is the wind and AGL. Most units have their set AGL and division definitely have theirs, lol. This was a great video and when you jump, you have everything you need to perform your mission, combat ruck, mortars, everything. The motto used to be.....the world is a dropzone. Airborne. Great seeing newer parachutes, we have T-10s, then MC-1Cs and MIRPS for the reserves.

[@kleinesfilmroellchen]

My father was a paratrooper in the German army, super interesting to see how the US does that!

[@georgewilkie3580]

Kleines, The German Falschirmjager (Paratroopers) have an Outstanding history. They were very advanced, extremely tough and disciplined. As a American combat Veteran who served with the US Army 505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div. I learned all about the amazing combat success of the WW2 German Falschirmjager at the "Battle Of Monte Casino". They gained much admiration and respect from all sides during that long Battle. There are several good books on this famous historical event. Thank You for Your input.

[@PieterBreda]

De Fallschirmjägers suffered s many casualties in Crete because they dropped with only side arms. Their MGs and rifles were in containers that landed elsewhere. So they had to fight only with pistols.

[@berryreading4809]

They had pretty awful parachutes that could hardly handle the extra weight of their helmets! But like many other projects the new improvements and developments ended with the loss of the war (or just transfered to other countries lol)😬

[@HarryP457]

So many current and ex members of the airbourne in this comments section. A heartfelt thankyou and my deepest appreciation for your service.

[@mwara2444]

A subject matter for years I've looked for and you totally explained. Bravo

[@carlrhoads8561]

Ryan, you knocked it out of the park once more!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@stevekissel605]

I used to jump. I learned how but I always had someone else pack mine. That way if it didn't open I could land on his car. Haha. Great video 👍 👍

[@MrEazyE357]

What an amazing video! Thank you Ryan for shining a light on these brave men and women and most of all, thank them for what they do.

[@aweishaupt5955]

Very interesting, great content! Question: How often does a parachute fail to open? A certain number of uses or just more likely after 12 years? Are there stats? Do they recycle the materials after a parachutes last jump? Curious.

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

only once i guess

[@aweishaupt5955]

@@Kevin-fj5oe oh dear... I meant out of their stocks over 12 years how many fail... obviously a single chute would fail once

[@larryclemens1850]

@@aweishaupt5955 12 years should be looked on as a maximum lifespan of a parachute. With every packing, a detailed inspection takes place. If irreparable damage is found, the chute is pulled from service. If repairs are done, the specifics are recorded on a form that goes with the chute. That way the next packer knows what may need closer inspection the next time. (A similar process is followed in civilian parachuting.)

[@20chocsaday]

After WW2. some chutes were made into wedding dresses. White, look like silk, what would you do?

[@z0phi3l]

Was a Rigger for 7 years, I know of one, maybe two failure to open, the one I'm sure about the poor girl was a hung jumper, something got stuck, and ever opened and was being towed on the side of the C-130, can't remember if she was cut away or pulled back in Most accidents are minor and over half are caused by the jumper, not the equipment or Rigger

[@dedalus4153]

Thanks for this man. In the 1980s I was at XVIII Abn Corps, 519th MI, and I really miss those jumps. I've never met a rigger, but when I do, I will salute them. Hollywood jumps were the best, if it was choppers you could get two or three in one day.

[@dpelpal]

I'd really like to see how they rig the parachutes for something like a humvee, etc! It just has to be complex.

[@bensahler9272]

For cargo rigging it’s different equipment and sizes of chutes slings ect. But the concepts are pretty similar. Attention to detail as how things are routed are important because the heavy weights can snap or break things much more easily. It’s all a step by step process that’s been tested and done many times before! Example of weird things we consider in drops are making sure the fuel tanks in humvees are only filled a certain amount to prevent blowouts!

[@colinblake24]

That was great to watch. Thank You! This would be a great promo to join Airbourne.

[@Vengeance_Prime]

Lol I know the 2 of them. Can’t wait to tell them how famous they are

[@bugglemagnum6213]

can i have the blonde's @

[@deanberolzheimer2658]

RM, super interesting, well done! I left Ryan McBeth Utube amazed at the capability and professionalism of these young soldiers.

[@gunder8498]

what about movies ryan, tell us your feelings about recent or old war movies please, good ones, bad ones. A video about that would be great. greets from france 😀

[@eric55406]

Awesome video! Great job Ryan and to all the airborne forces as well!

[@robertnewell4054]

Folks in the medical field routinely have many “lives in their hands” @ the age of 23, so yes I can believe that. I Had a few former 92R that worked for us that were utterly disappointing. Lack of follow through & teamwork was wholly disappointing

[@SYBEX21]

Facinating video, thanks. "Gore" is a taylors tern for a wedge shaped material, from which dresses were made back in the early medieval times, hecne the term "gored dress". I love that you covered the Pathfinders and other personnel that make the DZ. I went there for All American Week back in 2003 as part tof a Historical Honor Guard that participated in the pass and Review, Division Run, and other Cerimonies on base. We will always need "Americas Guard of Honor".

[@DahVoozel]

Already can tell this comment section is gonna be a dooozie.

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

Ryan you are a fabulous storyteller! Thanks for making the effort

[@NBC_7]

This is a really great video! There’s a ton of interesting information about parachutes and, the soldiers that prepare, as well as use them to jump into action. The soldier’s story at the end was a fun addition, too!

[@jamulAK]

Amazing video and amazing soldiers. Thank you, Ryan, for bringing this to us that have never been there.

[@Anita-k]

Thank you sooo very much for all these amazing insights into the army I knew nothing about. Such brave guys and girls!

[@Ivan_02.]

This deserves more views, such a good video

[@RyanMcBethProgramming]

It was just released

[@bobverick]

What a great video. The best explanation of riggers jobs and airborne operations I’ve ever seen.

[@kirilokun2426]

Fantastic. Thanks for telling the untold stories of these fine soldiers and officers. Keep them coming.

[@bettycrocker6692]

Ryan, your animated, personable explanatory lectures are SOLID GOLD! Please keep informing us about all things military . . .

[@ericmartin9232]

Awesome job bringing awareness to these jobs and great shout outs to those who helped you make the video!!

[@pat0467]

Amazing sir! Thank you for this indepth look at the topic

[@jiml2933]

Ryan, when it comes to military matters, your videos are the BEST on the internet. Bravo to you sir. Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.

[@LozenColorado]

I was driving to Phoenix when I noticed something moving in the sky, and BOOM they were parachuteS EVERYWHERE. It was awesome, beautiful, and breath-taking and nobody is convincing otherwise.

[@Special_K_42069]

Wow! Super cool! And very incredible how these professionals pull it together.

[@brucegomez025]

Awesome job making the film! Sure do miss the breeze between the knees! AIRBORNE!

[@garymoore8711]

Very informative. When I was thirteen I went to fort Bragg and jumped out of the thirty four foot tower, part of a private military school Thanksgiving holiday. My first experience with paratroopers, hot cross buns and 3-2 beer.

[@jimmyboy2165]

You thanked a lot of people, and so you should have it was an amazing experience I am sure of that. But in my mind Ryan there really is only one thing that made all that/this possible. It was possible because you sir are an amazing person. There is a reason why you are the only utuber to be allowed, and I just said why that is. You are an amazing PERSON. I appreciate you sir.

[@Nakpanduri100]

Really outstanding. I've always believed the sentiment you shared at 20:00 on Tom Brokaw having it wrong. His "greatest generation" stood up to a challenge no other generation faced and I believe that succeeding generations will step up when their time comes as we always have. Thank you for a great video of our professional soldiers. (Now if we could just get fewer professional politicians... but that's another rant!)

[@Maxaldojo]

Another fascinating presentation, Ryan! Great to see and hear about these highly skilled and well trained service personnel. More, please!

[@bronco5644]

Nice video! I was an Army Airborne Soldier and I learned a lot from your video that I never knew before.

[@joeandjoe2]

I love this kind of documentary style video. Super thumbs up.

[@tomlamanna8833]

I watch KZbin videos at night just about every day. Sir, I look forward to your videos they are performed with such professional wizardry I cannot help myself but stop and watch. Need I say more?

[@giljensen1132]

Great video, man, brings back memories owe my life to the riggers several times over although we used t-10s back then. very cool content

[@Normac1994]

Really enjoy your content, lets relieve him from his daytime job so you can focus on this, bump those numbers up

[@waynegallant4806]

I really like your presentations. You are informative and strait to the point well done. I had 7 years in the Army as a 67N and 67 U in Vietnam and as a 11B 40 after Vietnam. Then 23 in the USAF as an O.

[@tooitchy]

Goddamn, rigger for the 82nd seems like a job with an insane level of responsibility.

[@cincyninerfan4046]

I was Parachute Rigger at Ft. Bennington (jump school) and with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. I took offense at the assertion 23-year olds are so young to have so much responsibility. I was 19 when I got my red hat and most of my coworkers were in the 18-22 range. We took our job seriously, but had a lot of fun doing it. AIRBORNE!

[@cincyninerfan4046]

damn auto correct. Ft. Benning

[@advisorynotice]

@@cincyninerfan4046 dw u can just edit it.

[@glennrabb]

OMFG!! This was a fantastic video! Thank you So Much for your past service and for the work you do today! I am so proud to live in a country with someone like yourself. All I do is the best I can to be the best person possible. I am retraining to work in radiology in an effort to give back to the country that has treated me so well. You rock man! You make me proud to be an American.

[@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy]

Great, great video! I didn’t know any of that stuff, mostly because I was in the artillery. Even through I put in a request to attend Airborne school, I got side eye from the Sergeant Major and he asked me I was going to take my M-109A4 with me to jump school, I answered, “No Sergeant Major” & he said “Well there’s your answer lieutenant.” And that was that. Very few Airborne / Rangers in the Artillery Branch.

[@adrianakau9117]

This is an excellent video ; one of the best I have seen. Thank you.