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Army Humvees Burn In During Airborne Drop

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piisfish

Some riggers will need to give some explanation



Agreed.
One might be a fluke, but three on the same drop???:S
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obelixtim

******Some riggers will need to give some explanation



Agreed.
One might be a fluke, but three on the same drop???:S

I bet the ground crews were running for cover.....because helmets have their limits. At least they should be wearing army boots:-)
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piisfish

Some riggers will need to give some explanation



Well, it looks like the parachutes functioned properly.

I saw the Humvees fall off the platforms when they swung forward on opening. Apparently someone didn't check the tiedowns closely enough. (still a rigger responsibility though)
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normiss

What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to?

Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot???



Cook

I thought the same thing about his hysteria and his final comment of, "Do you think we should call this up?" Well, Yaaaa Dumbass.
Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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normiss

What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to?

Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot???



Believe it or not, 92Rs already have one of the lowest GT score requirements. I guess about the only option for that rigger would be a Bath and Laudry Specialist with is like a 57 series MOS I think.

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normiss

Outstanding.
:D



Your question made this exchange from the old "Night Court" TV show pop into my head:

Judge Harry T. Stone: Thanks, Mac. You've obviously had some experience with...

Mac Robinson: Unhealthy minds? Oh, yeah. In 'Nam, one guy I was with really burned out all his circuits. Went running around the compound screaming, "Kill! Kill!" Crazed as hell, boy.

Judge Harry T. Stone: What'd they do with him?

Mac Robinson: Made him an officer.

:D
"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

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normiss

I always enjoyed a couple of impressive large assets on that show.
:):P:P



Dan Fielding was my role model.:)
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I've been in five military parachute rigging facilities and in every one of them is "The Rigger's Pledge," and here it is once again.

The Rigger’s Pledge

I will keep constantly in mind that until men grow wings their parachutes must be dependable.

I will pack every parachute as though I am to jump with it myself, and will stand ready to jump with any parachute which I have certified as properly packed.

I will remember always that the other man’s life is as dear to him as mine is to me.

I will never resort to guesswork, as I know that chance is a fool’s gold and that I, a rigger, cannot depend on it.

I will never pass over any defect, nor neglect any repair, no matter how small, as I know that omissions and mistakes in the rigging of a parachute may cost a life.

I will keep all parachute equipment entrusted to my care in the best possible condition, remembering always that little things left undone cause major troubles.

I will never sign my name to a parachute inspection or packing certificate unless I have personally performed or directly supervised every step, and am entirely satisfied with all the work.

I will never let the idea that a piece of work is “good enough” make me a potential murderer through a careless mistake or oversight, for I know there can be no compromise with perfection.

I will keep always a wholehearted respect for my vocation, regarding it as a high profession rather than a day-to-day task, and will keep in mind constantly my grave responsibility.

I will be sure-always.


There's some 'splainin' to do.

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RopeaDope

***What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to?

Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot???



Believe it or not, 92Rs already have one of the lowest GT score requirements. I guess about the only option for that rigger would be a Bath and Laudry Specialist with is like a 57 series MOS I think.

Actually, a 92R requires a minimum of 87 GM (General Maintenance) line score section of the ASVAB. To minimize that line score is to diminish a multitude of MOS' required to make the Army function - including that of combat engineer, track vehicle mechanic, etc. The GT score is used to determine your General Technical placement in that MOS. If I make an 87 in the GM line score, but > 110 on the GT score; I may be eligible as a Parachute Rigger Warrant Officer.
Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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BIGUN

******What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to?

Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot???



Believe it or not, 92Rs already have one of the lowest GT score requirements. I guess about the only option for that rigger would be a Bath and Laudry Specialist with is like a 57 series MOS I think.

Actually, a 92R requires a minimum of 87 GM (General Maintenance) line score section of the ASVAB. To minimize that line score is to diminish a multitude of MOS' required to make the Army function - including that of combat engineer, track vehicle mechanic, etc. The GT score is used to determine your General Technical placement in that MOS. If I make an 87 in the GM line score, but > 110 on the GT score; I may be eligible as a Parachute Rigger Warrant Officer.

Yes, they require an 87, along with Bath and Laundry, Fabric Repair, and Lithographer.

Those are the only four Army MOS that have a requirement below 90.

Most combat MOS have a requirement of 90-100 and most technical MOS require from 100-120 minimum scores

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No reserves on the Humvees. No AADs. Coulda told ya this would happen.

Probably shoulda had had RSLs as well.

;););)

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377

No reserves on the Humvees. No AADs. Coulda told ya this would happen.

Probably shoulda had had RSLs as well.

;););)

377



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