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Originally Posted by Green Light
Every time I hear about a JM student goofing up in the aircraft I think of that day. It was still fun. I was a lucky E5.
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I like to re-read this thread whenever it pops up, the many stories make it a favorite.
I've come to the conclusion that the Static JM course is a "milestone - gate keeper" course. Without it, few attend O&I, no one attends MFF-JM, you need it for Dive Sup, WIC, Winter Warfare, BN S3, and countless other SF assignments. With the JM under your belt, you become more safety aware and from first hand experience, a better "trainer".
The JM course represents all that SF stands for, the simplicity of UW, training indigs, the fight for freedom, etc. The level of professionalism in a ODA lead Jump Master course, taught by MTT is unique. If one can attend the JM course, do so.
As for my JM graded jump, the aircraft was a Vietnam era Otter Caribou. Flight records had it supporting SF teams from 1962-1966, RVTN. The port side engine caught fire, and my JM command was "Exit the aircraft NOW".