Morrow Project Parachute kits
Copyright 1997

By: Chris Van Deelen  chrisv@nucleus.com

1.  SL/FF Raps
2.  LWCWUS
3.  Goretex Jumpsuit
4.  Polartec Jumpsuit Liner
5.  Cotton Ripstop Jumpsuit
6.  Flyer's Gloves
7.  Goretex Cold-weather Gloves
8.  Overboots
9.  MA2-30 Altimeter
10.  Helmet
11.  Flyer's Helmet Bag
12.  Flyer's Kitbag
13.  SARPELS Cargo Carrier
14.  Horizontal; Vertical Cargo Carrier Securing Straps
15.  Single Action Release Handle
16.  Military Free-Fall (MFF) Equipment Attaching Strap
17.  4.6 metert Static Line Lowering Line
18.  2.44 meter MFF Lowering Line
19. HAHO Nav Board

MC-5 Static Line/Free-Fall Ram Air Parachute System (SL/FF RAPS)
Primary function:  Means of insertion for reconnaissance and special operations forces
Characteristics:
     Canopies (Main &amp; Reserve):  Surface area --112.8 square meters
                    Structure --7 cells
                    Material --31.19 grams F-111 nylon/cotton reinforcement
     Altitude range: 914 meters to 9144 meters MSL
     Deployment velocity:  0-130 KIAS
     Forward speed:  25-40 KPH
     Rate of descent:  Full Speed --4.25-5.5 m/sec
          50% Brakes --2.44-4.26 m/sec
     Reliability:  0.999
Features:  The MC-5 SL/FF RAPS will provide Military Free-Fall (MFF) parachuting communities with a parachute that can be configured
for static line or free-fall, depending on mission requirements. The MC-5 integrates components of the Paraflite MT-1XX Interim RAPS,
the MC-4 RAPS, and the MT-1XS S/L convertible static line system into one versatile parachute system. The system uses identical main
and reserve canopies, which not only reduce the logistics involved with separate canopies, but also eliminates the training, maintenance,
and operational use of a different size/configuration reserve canopy.
     The system's identical main and reserve parachutes, which can be interchanged, are 112.8 square meter, seven-celled, and
are manufactured from 31.19 gram F-111 nylon ripstop fabric. A cotton reinforcement/buffering panel is installed on the top and bottom
skin of the canopy. The deployment sequence for the reserve canopy incorporates a free-bag system, which consists of a spring-loaded
pilot chute, a bridle, and a deployment bag. The harness and container assembly has a two-pin main container to accommodate the static
line. The leg straps/chest strap are fitted with quick ejector snaps.
Background:  The Marine Corps force reconnaissance teams use a variety of insertion methods to advance to their area of operations.
One of the primary methods of insertion involves the use of highly maneuverable square parachutes for high-altitude, high opening
(HAHO) parachute operations. The MC-5 SL/FF RAPS will satisfy the Marine Corps requirement for a parachute that can be used to
support this mission.
Weight: Parachute 3.5kg, Total package, 12 KG

Light Weight Cold Weather Underwear Set (LWCWUS)
Primary function: Provide a moisture wicking, heat retentive, lightweight garment that keeps Marines dry and comfortable in a variety of
environments.
Color:  Olive Drab
Features:  The LWCWUS is a thin, quick drying, hydrophobic, moisture wicking synthetic garment set composed of long underdrawers
and zippered neck long undershirt. It is launderable using standard commercial equipment.
Background:  The current cold weather underwear provides excellent insulation in extreme cold weather, but is too warm in moderate
cold conditions. Marines conducting strenuous activity would perspire heavily causing the underwear to lose its insulative qualities. The
result was Marines suffering from hypothermia, dehydration and other cold weather injuries. The LWCWUS does not have the
deficiencies of its predecessor.
Armor Value:  None
Weight: shirt .3kg; drawers .45 kg; total .75 kg

Parachutist Individual Equipment Kit (PIEK)
Primary function:  To provide the parachutist protection from the environment.
Background:  Due to extreme cold encountered during high altitude parachute operations, the parachutist must have protection from the
environment. The PIEK will provide a complete ensemble of individual parachutist clothing and equipment to meet the demands of high
altitude Military Free-Fall (MFF) and static line MC-5 parachute operations.
Armor Value: Goretex Jumpsuit; Polartec Jumpsuit Liner; Cotton Ripstop Jumpsuit; Flyer's Gloves; Goretex Cold-weather Gloves armor
class B.  Overboots  armor class C.  Helmet armor class 8
Weight: Jumpsuits 3kg; boots 1.5kg; helmet .7kg

Single Action Release Personal Equipment Lowering Equipment (SARPELS)
Primary function:  Combat equipment lowering system for parachutists.
Features:  The SARPELS will provide military parachutists with a complete equipment lowering system for both static line and MFF
parachute operations. The SARPELS allows individuals to carry various configurations of individual combat equipment. The system will
provide easy access to weapons and equipment upon parachute landing and has a single action release capability. It can be front or rear
mounted on the parachutist.
Background: Marine Corps parachutists use static line or MFF parachuting insertion methods to advance to their area of operations.
This involves parachuting with combat equipment. However, the parachutist cannot land with the combat equipment attached or injuries
may result. This is prevented by lowering the combat equipment below the parachutist. Historically, two types of equipment lowering
systems are used, one for static line and another for MFF. The SARPELS makes the requirement for two systems obsolete.
Weight:  18kg for the total package.

High Altitude High Opening Navigation Board(HAHO Nav Board)
Primary function:  To provide the parachuting communities with a means of navigation during static line or Military Free-Fall (MFF) High
Altitude High Opening (HAHO) parachute operations.
Components:    486 Microprocessor
               Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
               PLGR Global Positioning System
               Chest Console
Features:  The HAHO Nav Board integrates a chest-mounted console with a GPS operating through a 486 microprocessor and an LCD
screen.
Background:  Marine Corps force reconnaissance teams use a variety of insertion methods to advance to their area of operations. One
of the primary methods of insertion involves the use of highly maneuverable square parachutes for High Altitude High Opening (HAHO)
parachute operations. The HAHO navigation board will satisfy the requirement for a navigation means that will enable reconnaissance
teams to navigate to their objective area.
Weight: 1.25 kg

Total Weight of entire package: 37.2 kg
