combat jump
Military parachute insertion
A combat jump is a military parachute descent into hostile territory, typically made from a transport aircraft during wartime operations.
Unlike training jumps, combat jumps involve landing in contested areas where enemy fire is expected.
The term distinguishes operational airborne insertions from routine parachute exercises.
The 82nd Airborne made their first combat jump during the invasion of Sicily.
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- hit the silkDeploy one's parachute
- airborneTraveling through air
- dropFall or release
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
static line · paratroopers · C-130 · chute · HALO · stick · jumpmaster · ramp · green light · canopy · harness · risers · insertion · hostile · LZ · tactical · descent · wind drift
- Airborne Divisionparatroopers, paratrooper, airborne infantry, parachute drop, pathfinders
- Skydivingskydiver, freefall, drop zone, exit, pull
combat jumpground assault
Attack by foot soldiers
amphibious landing · helicopter landing · beach landing · amphibious assault · air assault
combat jumpmedevac
Emergency air transport injured
emergency evacuation · exfiltration · tactical withdrawal · dustoff
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