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[Music] In addition to his routine duties, the parachute rigger must learn the art of jumping. Hoisted high up a tower, he pulls the rip cord to condition his body for the jolt he will receive when a real parachute opens in midair. He also jumps from training towers to learn established landing technique. [Music] When a man becomes a parachute rigger, he takes this vow. I will bear in mind that the parachute is a life-saving device. It must function properly and quickly. To establish utmost confidence in my work, I will at any time take any parachute in my loft and jump with it myself. [Music]