HALO looks awesome!

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HALO looks awesome!

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I've heard alot about halo jumping it seems like a blast. its weird that you need that big bulky suit and oxygen but it looks so fun. can anyone please tell me about halo jumps. I t doesnt seem sane that people like me would actually wanna jump out of a perfectly sound plane but hey someones gotta do it! :roll:
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Post by The_Australian »

HALO = High Altitude Low Opening, its used primarily by SF teams to move quickly do the ground and try to minimise radar contact. There is also HAHO, high opening...
The suit and oxygen is there for an important reason cadet, it insulates you and keeps you conscious.
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HALO is also used by RRD, LRSD, Force Recon, SEALS, CCT and ParaRescue. If I left anyone out, just drop 'em in here.
jrotc_cadet

thanks for the helpful info.

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i cant wait to into military does everyone get to halo or do you have to be sf?
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you have to go to a different school for HALO/HAHO. The army free fall school is where its at. have fun.
jrotc_cadet

man sounds like a blast!

Post by jrotc_cadet »

how long is the school for that?? i want to do it atleast once sure those bulky suits look odd but, do you reach terminal velocity?
thansk for all the helpful info. so far people.. usa1 r you a Army Ranger?
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[quote. I t doesnt seem sane that people like me would actually wanna jump out of a perfectly sound plane but hey someones gotta do it! :roll:[/quote]

never been on an airforce plane have you?
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Rangers have been known to leap out of aircraft at 30,000 feet.

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USA1 wrote:you have to go to a different school for HALO/HAHO. The army free fall school is where its at. have fun.
err...i think your kinda wrong there.. same school different name
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i once busted silk from 28,000 on a haho. absolutely the worst jump ever. i fucking froze my goddamn balls of big time! be careful what you wish for cherry!
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