Military Tandem

MFF qualified parachutists with the pre requisite number of jumps (usually set by the parent unit) can undergo the military tandem master course (MTM). During phase 1, candidates will complete & pass the skills needed to become a basic military tandem instructor. Phase 2 will teach candidates how to carry a passenger who is equipped with a rucksack, weapon and oxygen. This skill must be mastered in a daytime environment before moving to night operations. Successful candidates who pass the phase 2 will then start the third and final phase. Here candidates are taught to jump the military tandem tethered bundle (MTTB), a means of parachuting up to 400 lbs of equipment into theater. These jumps will be conducted in both day and night configuration.

This stand-alone course can be run for up to 8 students. However, with prior arrangement, a course for 2 students can be conducted at the same time as a basic MFF course or HAHO Course.

All candidates will be required to complete & pass 3 phases of training.

Phase 1 (10 jumps) – Candidates will complete & pass the skills needed to become a basic military tandem instructor.

Phase 2 ( 6 jumps) – Candidates learn how to carry a passenger who is equipped with a rucksack, weapon and oxygen. This skill must be mastered in a daytime environment before moving to night operations.

Phase 3 (4 jumps) – Successful candidates who pass the phase 2 will then start the third and final phase. Here candidates are taught to jump the military tandem tethered bundle (MTTB), a means of parachuting up to 400 lbs of equipment into theatre. These jumps will be conducted in both day and night configuration.

The MTM course can be adapted to individual unit requirements.

MFF Solutions conducts freefall parachute training from the following ramp aircraft:

• Casa C-212
• Sherpa
• Skyvan
• Caribou
• C-130

• Must have graduated from MFF Training or a foreign equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 200 Jumps and be current (50 Jumps within previous 60 days).
• Completed a hand deploy transition course
• Written endorsement from unit
• Possess a current HAPS card or equivalent foreign unit documentation
• Weigh no more than 240 lbs