Airborne and air delivery specialists are responsible for the maintenance of all life safety equipment relating to Airborne/Airdrop operations. In addition, they will assist in preparing the supplies and equipment necessary to deliver personnel and equipment via parachute and conduct subsequent equipment recovery and throughput operations.
They are responsible for performing parachute repack as well as conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on all airdrop equipment, and will assist in evaluating proposed Landing Zone/Drop Zones in order to support the planning and execution of effective personnel, supplies, and equipment clearance during airborne, airdrop and equipment recovery operations. They will also perform various supervisory duties in support of airborne and airdrop missions to include, but not limited to, mission planning, Jumpmaster (military freefall and static line), Drop Zone Safety and Malfunctions Officers.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(2) Must be a volunteer.
(3) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(4) Must possess a GT score of 100 or higher, no waivers.
(5) Must run and pass the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test prior to shipping to Airborne Course, U.S. Army Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA. Student will provide proof of passing the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test upon checking into the U.S. Army Airborne Course.
(6) Must have a CWS2 swim qualification or higher.
Requirements.
(1) Complete Airborne Course, U.S. Army Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA, upon entry or lateral move at the rank of Lance Corporal or Corporal with six months or less time in grade. Marines within the Active Reserve Program can lateral move into the 0451 MOS up to the rank of Sergeant.
(2) Complete Parachute Riggers Course, U.S. Army Quartermaster School, Ft. Lee, VA, upon entry or lateral move at the rank of Lance Corporal or Corporal with six months or less time in grade. Marines within the Active Reserve Program can lateral move into the 0451 MOS up to the rank of Sergeant.
(3) Except for temporary limitations imposed by medical authority, when a Marine is no longer authorized to perform all duties required of an Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist, commanders will forward a request for revocation of 0451 Primary MOS to HQMC I&L Dept (LPC) for approval.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (h), Logistics Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Air Crew Members 55-3011.
Related Military Skill.
None.
