FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Certified parachute test jumpers here finished 23 risk reduction jumps with the T-11R Single Pin Troop reserve parachute, making sure it works as it should during equipment ...

Test jumpers conducted 23 risk-reduction jumps with the T-11R Single Pin Troop reserve parachute from both rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms to ensure perfect operation. Thereafter, test ...

The T-11 reserve is mounted on the front of the jumper and is essentially a smaller round canopy, but unlike the main parachute, it’s spring loaded.

In addition to testing a new pack tray, testers are currently testing improvements to the T-11’s reserve parachute, which Soldiers count on in the unlikely event the T-11’s main parachute ...