scope:

This instruction applies to all Navy P3 and cargo airdrop activities in order to maximize combat effectiveness, interoperability, and safety. Marine Corps personnel and U.S. Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units are guided by the policies set forth in reference (a). Aircrew survival equipment systems and associated training and operations are not addressed in this instruction.

Purpose.

To establish policy and assign responsibilities for the Navy Premeditated Personnel Parachuting (P3) Program. This revision includes major changes to policy, assignment of responsibilities, and definitions. The changes included in this revision constitute a complete rewrite of the original directive and should be reviewed in its entirety.