A soldier that has gone through Airborne School, and has jumped one time for each letter in the term "Airborne Paratrooper." After these 19 jumps, one can consider themselves a novice paratrooper that has earned the partial respect of seasoned vets.
Many people go through the school and never jump again. Refer to the term "five jump chump"
Many people go through the school and never jump again. Refer to the term "five jump chump"
SPC Johnson: "Get out of here leg! Right, Williams? Stupid legs."
SPC Williams: "How many jumps do you have?"
SPC Johnson: "5. I did Airborne School and now I'm a paratrooper."
SPC Williams: "You're not a paratrooper. You 5 jump chumps always act like heroes."
SPC Williams: "How many jumps do you have?"
SPC Johnson: "5. I did Airborne School and now I'm a paratrooper."
SPC Williams: "You're not a paratrooper. You 5 jump chumps always act like heroes."
by airborne2000 November 30, 2012