AFI10-3503_AFMCSUP — Personnel Parachute Program

AFI10-3503_AFMCSUP governs authority, administration, qualifications, requirements, and procedures for the USAF Personnel Parachute Program.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-3503_AFMCSUP
  • Title: PERSONNEL PARACHUTE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-04-23

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The publication addresses personnel parachute operations, safety, training, proficiency, reporting, jump manifests, and parachute status. It requires compliance with specified attachments and establishes minimum standards and general parachuting rules for AFMC activities.

Applies to: This publication applies to all regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and Department of the Air Force civilian personnel involved in deliberate personnel parachute missions, training, support, or administration.

Topics covered

  • Personnel parachute operations
  • Parachute qualifications
  • Premeditated personnel parachuting
  • Safety training and proficiency
  • Parachute status
  • Jump reporting
  • Military Freefall parachuting

Questions and answers

Can local activities require additional parachute training or proficiency jumps?

Additional training, currency, or proficiency parachute jumps may be required locally to ensure individuals maintain proficiency consistent with mission and test requirements.

Which attachments require mandatory compliance?

Compliance with the attachments 2, 5, and 6 in this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFI10-3503_AFMCSUP?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, and T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

Where are approved T-3 waivers sent?

Approved T-3 waivers will be sent to AFMC/A3V within three business days for tracking and process improvement.

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