US Army Evaluates UK’s Hung Up Parachutist Release Assembly

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Jumping out of a plane may be a routine part of an airborne Soldier’s training, but if the equipment doesn’t function properly, it can be deadly. “Generally, there are a handful of towed jumpers per year, which can be potentially dangerous situations,” said Samuel Corner, project manager for the U.S. […] https://ift.tt/2MEiEOj SSD August 19, 2018 at 03:45PM