AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

acquaint the public with the Army’s hunting and fishing programs, and promote resource conservation. Promotional
material is available at www.nhfday.org.
k. Marinas. Marinas are berthing facilities that house either Government-owned boats or privately owned boats, or
both, and provide resale services.
(1) Community recreation marinas or boat operations will provide boats for water skiing, fishing, sailing, and paddle
or pleasure boating for a daily service fee. The berthing of private boats (not to exceed 35 percent of available berths)
is authorized. There is no APF or NAF support for private boat services. Food and related equipment outlets will be
operated as category C MWR programs.
(2) Other marina operations offering more than 35 percent of available berths to authorized private boat owners will
be operated as category C MWR programs.
l. Motor sports. Motorized sports are recreation activities that involve motorized vehicles such as snow machines,
personal watercraft (jet skis), all-terrain vehicles, and related motorized vehicles.
(1) Motorized recreation equipment will not be authorized unless a risk assessment has been conducted and
approved by the garrison commander.
(2) Users will have valid certification to operate as designed by that State in which the installation is located. All
users must pass a safety course conducted by the outdoor recreation staff prior to usage.
(3) Full personal protective equipment will be worn at all times, to include helmet, protective eye covering, or
whatever is required locally by the safety office.
m. Nature centers. Indoor and outdoor nature centers display animal and plant life to increase the educational and
environment awareness levels for the general public.
n. Parachuting. Installations with suitable ground and aircraft resources may establish and maintain sport parachuting
programs for sport parachuting instruction and related activities for eligible patrons. Establishment as a PO will not
be authorized. Policy on parachuting programs is outlined below.
(1) Programs will be operated in accordance with SOPs that meet requirements and standards specified in the
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), parts l, 65, 91, and 105; the United States Parachute Association (USPA)
Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) (to include Section 2, Basic Safety Requirements, contained therein); and applicable
Army policies and procedures.
(2) Instructors will hold a current USPA instructor rating, method specific (static line, accelerated free fall, and
tandem). If an USPA-certified instructor is not available, an individual holding a USPA Class D license and
jumpmaster rating will be appointed as an instructor when recommended by the installation sport parachuting safety
officer and approved by the garrison commander.
(3) All jumpmasters will hold a current USPA jumpmaster rating.
(4) Equipment used will be maintained and inspected by FAA-certified riggers and in accordance with FAA
standards. All participants will provide a statement of physical fitness, as required by SIM, part 4.08.
(5) Military aircraft made available for Army parachute jumping will be limited to those that have been tested and
approved for military parachuting. Jumps from aircraft that are owned, leased, or rented by Army flying activities are
prohibited. Use of commercial aircraft is authorized if aircraft is FAA certified and supports sport parachuting.
(6) Procedures used in rigging aircraft for sport parachuting will be no less safe than those prescribed for military
parachuting in FM 3–21.220.
(7) Surplus personnel parachutes and related air items obtained from a Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office
(DRMO) must be certified airworthy prior to use by an FAA-certified rigger.
(8) Training programs will be administered by rated instructors as defined in this regulation. The levels and types of
training offered are based on the availability of qualified instructors.
(9) Day and night sport parachute jumping in all USPA options, subject to the availability of qualified instructors,
jumpmasters, and ground safety personnel, may be offered.
(10) Demonstrations and the performance of public relations events, in accordance with this and other Army
regulations (see, for example, AR 360–1), is authorized.
(11) Resale of merchandise necessary or incidental to sport parachuting programs, operation of MWR snack bars,
and similar food and beverage operations will be subject to policy in this regulation.
(12) Use of military aircraft will be at no additional expense to the Army. The scheduling of military aircraft for
sport parachute jumps must coincide with either scheduled flights or aircrew training requirements. Sport parachuting
missions will not be used as a basis for exceeding programmed flying hours.
(13) Garrison commanders may loan Army equipment, including military parachutes and air items, to sport parachuting
programs if use of operational units for training and mission requirements are not precluded.
(14) Surplus equipment, including parachutes and air items, may be obtained from a DRMO at reduced or no cost.
(15) Requests to establish sport parachute programs will be submitted through command channels to the address
below. Requests will include the number of projected users and a breakout of the patrons by category; estimated
growth potential; a list of installation and community facilities available for use; the source and proposed use of
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