As I mentioned earlier, in July Tracy went to the three-week Jumpmaster course at Ft. Benning. The first-time success rate for this course is low, so he was understandably pleased with himself - and we were very proud - when he passed! Jumpmasters are responsible for inspecting every jumper to make sure that his equipment is put together correctly so that it will operate - and the 'chute will open when the time comes. They also identify the landing zone and send the jumpers out at the right time. The class environment is very high-stress, for a good reason; the jumpers' lives depend on the jumpmaster's ability.
These are some photos from Tracy's first JMPI experience.
Morning briefing from SFC Dunlap
Look at that stance! Yikes!
Check this guy out. He is seriously concentrating.
Here's Tracy inspecting the company commander.
Tracy did finally get to jump, in the dark, on the last flight of the day.
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