HALO QUALIFIED NON SF

[mwatson]

Gentlemen,
Background: My current Battalion commander claims to be HALO qualified. He is an FA officer and has NOT been SF, Ranger, etc.. His claim is that he made 2 combat HALO jumps in Afghanistan.

Question 1: Under what circumstances would an FA Officer make 2 combat HALO jumps into Afghanistan that is not SF qualified?

Question 2: Can an Officer/NCO/WO be HALO qualified when not in SF?

I currently hold a B license from the United States Parachute Association and have had conversations with him about freefall and the difference between MFF and civilian jumping. His answers weren't satisfying

I'm skeptical.

Your comments?