Air Force Academy Freefall (AFAFF)
Air Force Academy Freefall (AFAFF) is a rigorous 12-day parachute training program conducted at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. The course is comprised of strenuous physical training, conditioning, ground school and five freefall jumps from 4,500 feet. It is the largest freefall parachute course in the Department of Defense. This is the only jump program in the world where students perform solo freefalls on their first jump. Completion of the course results in the awarding of the DoD
DoDDepartment of Defense. Basic Parachutist rating, which gives the authority to wear the Parachutist Badge.
Some physical requirements and limitations include:
- Must be age 18 or older
- Must be able to pass your Physical Fitness
- Must be able to hold a chin up for 10 seconds
- A maximum weight of 215 lbs
- Other medical screening must be accomplished prior to attending
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