Jumpmaster Standards — Ranger Beers Supply Co.

Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

The Jumpmaster Course requires candidates to be airborne-qualified with significant jump experience. This is not an entry-level course — students must arrive with a strong foundation in parachute operations and demonstrate readiness for advanced airborne responsibilities.

Requirement	Standard	Notes
Airborne Qualification	Required	Must hold Basic Parachutist Badge or higher
Static-Line Jumps	12 minimum	Documented jump log required
Rank	E-4+ / O-1+	Must be in leadership position or airborne billet
Commander Endorsement	Required	Unit commander recommendation

Course Requirements

What You Must Demonstrate

Pass all written examinations with minimum 70% score
Complete the 18-point JMPI sequence within time standard with zero missed major deficiencies
Correctly identify all deliberate deficiencies on rigged jumpers during practical evaluations
Demonstrate proper aircraft procedures and jumpmaster commands
Conduct drop zone reconnaissance and wind drift calculations
Serve as jumpmaster on live airborne operations including day and night jumps

Grading

How You're Evaluated

The Jumpmaster Course uses a combination of written exams and practical evaluations. Written exams require a minimum 70% to pass. Practical JMPI evaluations are graded on the ability to detect all major deficiencies within the time standard — there is zero tolerance for missed deficiencies that could endanger a jumper.

The Practical Phase (JMPI) eliminates the most candidates. Students inspect rigged jumpers with deliberate faults inserted. Missing a major deficiency or false-calling a properly rigged jumper results in a NO-GO. Accumulated NO-GOs lead to course dismissal with no recycle option for integrity violations.