Dated 28 April 2020

TC 18-11 provides guidance for conducting DBSL operations from various aircraft using the RA-1 ARAPS.

TC 18-11 provides information for the use of the RA-1 Advanced Ram-Air Parachute System (ARAPS) during double-bag static line (DBSL) operations only. The techniques and guidelines prescribed herein are generic in nature and represent the safest and most effective methodologies available for executing DBSL operations.

TC 18-11 consolidates references for the DBSL airborne operations and training and will assist commanders, at all levels, in preparing special operations forces (SOF) in the execution of DBSL airborne operations. These operations may involve the employment of forces from air platforms to meet objectives across the operational continuum. DBSL operations may also be in support of or independent from other air or ground operations.

TC 18-11 provides information for United States (U.S.) Army DBSL-capable units

The principal audience for TC 18-11 is Special Forces (SF) Soldiers. Commander and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators will also use this TC. TC 18-11 provides information for all users within USASOC and it is useful to other Services within the Department of Defense (DOD), joint, and intergovernmental audiences.

TC 18-11 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard or Army National Guard of the United States (ARNG), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  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.

30 pages In COLOR

(Also on this website is a BIG (the size of a regular sheet of paper) version of this same book)