Next CHAPTER 2 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARACHUTE, PERSONNEL TYPE: 24-FOOT DIAMETER, TROOP, CHEST, RESERVE (T-10R) AND THE MODIFIED IMPROVED RESERVE PARACHUTE SYSTEM (MIRPS)
TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0003 00 0003 00-1/(2 Blank) 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION The parachute is a reserve type designed parachute manually activated by means of a ripcord in the event the main parachute malfunctions. It provides secondary lift capability to safely deliver an airborne soldier and individual equipment, from an aircraft in flight, for a vertical assault on an enemy. Main Parachute Collapsed Reserve
