Training the fundamentals never stops. #DYK: Our riggers pack parachutes for every Basic Airborne Course student and paratrooper who complete static line jumps on the installation. Given 300-400 students graduate each iteration of the course and must jump five times to graduate, that’s thousands of parachutes a year! | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

The little details matter. Parachute #riggers inspect, test, and pack parachutes, their extraction and release systems, and all the associated components of the parachute system. June 2-3, US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning will host the first Rigger of the Year competition! Get ready to see who is the best Rigger on Fort Benning. | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

Training the fundamentals never stops. #DYK: Our riggers pack parachutes for every Basic Airborne Course student and paratrooper who complete static line jumps on the installation. Given 300-400 students graduate each iteration of the course and must jump five times to graduate, that’s thousands of parachutes a year! | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

We're putting a spotlight on irreplaceable careers like a Parachute Rigger. Responsible for the safety and repair of all parachute equipment before, during, and after an airborne operation, this career is for those with an attention to detail. Learn more about what we didn't pack into this post 👉 https://go.usa.gov/x6mtE. 🎥: Pfc. Jameson Harris | GoArmy