Troopers of M Company, 3rd RCR, parachuted from Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin in June 2006. These troopers were participating in Operation PATRIOT WARRIOR. Many of these soldiers had never jumped from a C-17 before. Below is a photo essay of the jump.
Above: With Canadian troops loaded, the U.S. jump masters are adjusting their parachutes.
Below: On the way to the jump zone. Some things haven't changed sine 1940.
Above: Each trooper is alone with his thoughts on the way to the DZ. Each has his own way of dealing with any "jumper's jitters."
Below: The jump master command is, "Stand up! Hook up! Equipment check!"
Above: The jump master says, "Count off!"
Below: The jump master tells the jumpers, "Stand in the Door!" Everyone starts the paratroop shuffle on the way to the door.
Above: Jump master yells in your ear, "Go! Go! Go!"
Below: Mike company's chutes are successfully deployed.. Troopers get ready to do their parachute landing falls (PLF) on landing.
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