TM 10-1670-213-10
Figure 2-19. Canopy Release Latch Buttons Exposed, Typical and Pressing Canopy Release Latch Buttons.
(3) If applicable, after the landing fall has
arms above the head, and allow the
been completed, use each hand to reach up and grasp
body to slip from the harness.
the respective canopy release safety cover with the
thumb and forefinger. Pull each safety cover out and
(5) Unsnap the leg and chest straps of the
down thereby exposing the canopy release latch (View A,
parachute harness, remove the harness, and recover the
parachute as outlined in paragraph 28.
(4) Return the hands to the respective
NOTE
canopy releases and using the thumb and forefinger of
each hand, squeeze the release latch buttons (View B, fig.
If a parachute landing has been made in
2-19) and simultaneously pull each latch out and down.
enemy or hostile territory, it is
The canopy shall now separate from the harness and
recommended that the parachute
collapse.
harness and related survival equipment
be removed while lying down.
NOTE
2-11. Recovering the Parachute.
If a parachute landing has been made in
little or no wind, the canopy will
The recovery of an emergency type personnel
collapse without use of the canopy
parachute used for bailout is the responsibility of the user,
release.
contingent upon the individual's physical condition and the
tactical situation in the area in which the parachute
NOTE
landing is made.
Normally, the parachute and its
components should be recovered and returned through
To collapse an NB-8 canopy, unsnap
supply channels to the applicable organization as
the leg and chest straps, extend both
directed.
To recover a personnel parachute and
components proceed as follows:
2-17