My First Time Skydiving As A Navy SEAL

Published on August 28, 2022
Duration: 11:16

This video details Chadd Wright's intense experience at the Navy Parachute Freefall Course, a critical part of SEAL Qualification Training. He recounts the challenges of civilian instructors, the fear faced during initial jumps from 12,000 feet, and the critical importance of proper parachute packing. The narrative also includes a harrowing anaphylactic shock incident at altitude, highlighting the extreme risks involved.

Quick Summary

The Navy Parachute Freefall Course, part of SEAL Qualification Training, featured civilian instructors and intense jumps from 12,000 feet. Trainees faced challenges like tunnel vision and the critical stress of parachute packing. Chadd Wright recounts a near-fatal anaphylactic shock incident at altitude.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Navy Freefall Course & 'I Love Me' Binder
  2. 01:01Civilian Instructors & Jump School Environment
  3. 01:33The Intense First Jump from 12,000 Feet
  4. 02:48Experiencing Tunnel Vision in Freefall
  5. 04:31Stress of Packing Military Parachutes
  6. 05:16Advanced Jumps: HALO, HAHO & Night Jumps
  7. 05:56Anaphylactic Shock Incident at 10,000 Feet
  8. 08:41Recovery & Decision to Stop Jumping

Frequently Asked Questions

What was unique about the Navy Parachute Freefall Course instructors?

The Navy Parachute Freefall Course, part of SEAL Qualification Training, was notably run by civilian instructors, described by Chadd Wright as 'skydiving hippies,' which was a departure from typical military-led training.

What challenges did trainees face during their first military freefall jump?

The first jump from 12,000 feet was intense. Some trainees, even after completing BUD/S, experienced significant fear and chose to Drop On Request (DOR) at the exit ramp due to the extreme nature of the jump.

What are HALO and HAHO jumps?

HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) and HAHO (High Altitude High Opening) are advanced military freefall jump profiles. They involve jumping from very high altitudes, with specific procedures for deploying the parachute at low or high altitudes respectively.

What medical emergency did Chadd Wright experience during training?

While at 10,000 feet in an aircraft, Chadd Wright experienced a life-threatening anaphylactic shock due to a food allergy. He had to make a critical decision about whether to jump or land with the plane.

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