Dated Dec 2021 with Change 2 dated 2 December 2022

ATP 3-18.11 provides information related to the RA-1 Advanced Ram-Air Parachute System (ARAPS) in the military free-fall (MFF) configuration only. It consolidates references for MFF airborne operations and training and will assist commanders at all levels in preparing special operations forces (SOF) in the execution of MFF airborne operations.

ATP 3-18.11 presents a series of concise, proven techniques and guidelines essential to the safe, successful use of the RA-1 ARAPS during MFF operations.

The principal audience for ATP 3-18.11 consists of the commanders, staff officers, and operational personnel of Special Forces units, particularly operational detachments–alpha, operational detachments–bravo, and special operations task forces.

ATP 3-18.11 applies to U.S. Army MFF-capable units only. meet their units’ unique mission requirements.

ATP 3-18.11 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.

Introduction

ATP 3-18.11 provides guidance for conducting MFF operations from various aircraft using the RA-1 ARAPS.

The RA-1 ARAPS is intended to improve the survivability of the airborne Soldier and preserve the commander’s available combat power when conducting MFF operations, during both combat and training missions.

This book is a "BIG" (8 1/2 inches high by 11 inches wide) size -  This website also has the popular "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size.

 The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing (has 20 pages of Color).