Line continuity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Scott, 38th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, checks for line continuity on a parachute Jan. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Checking for line continuity ensures there are no twists and helps prevent malfunctions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Closing procedures

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Bengston, 38th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, conducts closing procedures on a Pararescue Advanced Parachute System Reserve canopy Jan. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE Airmen check parachutes for defects and damage to ensure their airworthiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Creed

A sign with the Rigger’s Creed rests on a wall, Jan. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The creed reminds parachute riggers that people’s lives depend on their job performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Flat fold

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Neal, 38th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, performs flat fold procedures on a Special Operations Reserve canopy Jan. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE Airmen go through at least one year of on-the-job-training before becoming fully qualified on the 13 types of parachutes used here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Packing

Aircrew flight equipment Airmen with the 38th Rescue Squadron pack ram-air canopies Jan. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE Airmen inspect, maintain and pack parachutes for jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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AFE helps protect lives

Published Jan. 13, 2015

Line continuity

Closing procedures

Creed

Flat fold

Packing