European Paratroopers BAC “PVT Martin Bell”.

The 121th EPA Basic Airborne Course was successfully held at the Ukrainian Army Sport Complex in Lviv, Ukraine from 21 to 25 July. The Course was named in memory of Private Martin Bell, the British paratrooper killed in Afghanistan ten years ago trying to rescue a seriously injured comrade hurt by an improvised explosive device (IED).

During the course the airborne students have learned the principles of the airborne tactics and techniques, and how to conduct parachute jump operations with military static line round canopy parachutes in accordance with NATO standards. Exit-position, behavior below the parachute, malfunctions, safety procedures, emergency landings, parachute landing falls, suspended harness training and mock door training was stressed during the full three days of ground training.

After the ground training portion of the course the students was ready to conduct safely their parachute qualification jumps to qualify as military parachutists and transferred to the Galicia Drop Zone where they have successfully executed the three required parachute descents together with a few italian airborne veterans.

Job well done! AIRBORNE!!!

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