AFI10-3503_AMCSUP — Personnel Parachute Program

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

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  • Publication number: AFI10-3503_AMCSUP
  • Title: PERSONNEL PARACHUTE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-04-02

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It addresses parachute position requirements, jump reporting, training, parachutist roles, and equipment changes. The publication prescribes AF Form 3503 and makes compliance with attachments 2, 5, and 6 mandatory.

Applies to: This publication applies to personnel assigned to Air Mobility Command (AMC) units that have ā€œJā€ coded manning positions.

Topics covered

  • Personnel parachuting
  • Parachute qualifications
  • Permanent parachute position requirements
  • Jump reporting
  • Basic parachutist course
  • Jump manifests
  • Parachute equipment

Questions and answers

Which attachments have mandatory compliance requirements?

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

What reporting requirements were updated in AFI10-3503_AMCSUP?

Major changes include amplified guidance for permanent parachute position requirements and for jump inherent career field personnel serving outside their Air Force Specialty (AFS), as well as updated requirements for activity, mishap, and individual jump reporting.

Which career field was added as authorized attendance to the basic parachutist course?

The 1Z3XX, Tactical Air Control Party career field was added as authorized attendance to the basic parachutist course as part of initial skills training.

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