kkeenan 14 #1 April 23, 2016 Not exactly skydiving, but gravity/nylon - related. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/04/22/humvees-plummet-to-the-ground-in-parachute-drop-fiasco.html_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #2 April 23, 2016 Some riggers will need to give some explanationscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #3 April 23, 2016 piisfish Some riggers will need to give some explanation Agreed. One might be a fluke, but three on the same drop???"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 147 #4 April 24, 2016 ryoder ***Some riggers will need to give some explanation Agreed. One might be a fluke, but three on the same drop???I bet the ground crews were running for cover.....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #5 April 24, 2016 obelixtim ******Some riggers will need to give some explanation Agreed. One might be a fluke, but three on the same drop???I bet the ground crews were running for cover.....because helmets have their limits. At least they should be wearing army boots:-)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,481 #6 April 24, 2016 piisfishSome 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)"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD64 1 #7 April 25, 2016 kkeenan Not exactly skydiving, but gravity/nylon - related. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/04/22/humvees-plummet-to-the-ground-in-parachute-drop-fiasco.html Well.......it is the "wing and butter knife" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,232 #8 April 25, 2016 My suspicion is they will find all three were the same rigger.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 736 #9 April 25, 2016 What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to? Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,232 #10 April 25, 2016 normissWhat 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #11 April 25, 2016 normiss What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to? Car mechanic ? Puzzle engineer ? normiss Why is this so damn funny to the vidiot??? Army.. Duh.... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #12 April 25, 2016 normiss What MO does the Army move a failed rigger to? Officer?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RopeaDope 0 #13 April 25, 2016 normissWhat 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,311 #15 April 25, 2016 Hi Robert, QuoteOfficer? Nicely done, sir. His OCS application is being completed as we consider. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #16 April 25, 2016 normiss Outstanding. 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. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 736 #17 April 25, 2016 I always enjoyed a couple of impressive large assets on that show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #18 April 25, 2016 normiss I always enjoyed a couple of impressive large assets on that show. Dan Fielding was my role model."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moosie 0 #19 April 25, 2016 ryoder ***I always enjoyed a couple of impressive large assets on that show. Dan Fielding was my role model.Dan was the biggest boob on the show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #20 April 26, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,232 #21 April 26, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RopeaDope 0 #22 April 26, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
377 21 #23 April 26, 2016 No reserves on the Humvees. No AADs. Coulda told ya this would happen. Probably shoulda had had RSLs as well. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #24 April 26, 2016 377 No reserves on the Humvees. No AADs. Coulda told ya this would happen. Probably shoulda had had RSLs as well. 377 Skyhook -I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #25 April 28, 2016 Any updates?lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites