Parachute Regiment

by Jack Montana

Overview

The Parachute Regiment is one of the toughest units in the U.S. military and in the world. Its training course is designed to push recruits to their limits; only those who are strong in mind and body can pass the course. This book will take you through the entire training course. Only when the recruits have show real endurance can they even begin parachute training, working up to the moment they proudly receive their parachute wings badge. This book gives amazing insights into the training, including: • How the recruits cope with carrying an 80-pound pack. • The bizarre equipment needed for parachute training. • What it takes to jump out of a balloon at 800 feet. • How these men have proved their levels of endurance in war.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422294956
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Special Forces Series: Protecting, Building, Teaching and Fighting
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 History of Parachute Use in the Military 9

2 Paratrooper Training, Safety, and Techniques 17

3 Air Force Pararescue 29

4 Army Parachute Teams 43

5 Navy Parachute Teams 53

6 Paratroopers in the Marines 65

7 Paratrooper Missions Around the World 79

Find Out More on the Internet 90

Further Reading 91

Bibliography 92

Index 94

Picture Credits 95

About the Author and Consultant 96