Members of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, jump into Neyland Stadium to kick off the Orange vs. White UT Vols Spring Scrimmage football game as part of Knoxville Navy Week, April 16, 2016.
The United States Navy Parachute Team, commonly known as the Leap Frogs, is the parachute demonstration team of the United States Navy. It consists of an all volunteer team of active-duty personnel drawn from Naval Special Warfare (NSW), including Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) and support personnel. The team is sanctioned by the Department of Defense and recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration.
After performances, the Leap Frogs enjoy signing autographs and making themselves available to answer questions about what it’s like to be a Navy SEAL or SWCC.
A typical demonstration begins with a streamer pass to give jumpers an indication of wind speed and direction. A jumper may perform an “early burn” by activating a smoke grenade attached to a foot bracket. This indicates the jumpers are preparing to exit the aircraft. The team then exits the aircraft and each member deploys their distinctive blue and gold parachute at a different altitude to create vertical separation for a safe opening.
Many jumpers often activate smoke grenades during freefall flight to make it easier for spectators to see them at sometimes 12,500 feet above ground level. Once under canopy, the jumpers maneuver toward each other to create various formations. Members may deploy a flag, depending on the venue, and the last jumper to land typically trails an American flag. Once on the ground, the team usually presents a memento to a distinguished person. LEAP FROGS
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