Which source describes parachutist jump statuses?

• A. AFI 10-100
• B. API 10-3503
• C. AFI 36-260
• D. DoD 5105

Answer: (B)

The main idea is about where parachutist jump statuses are defined. Parachutist jump statuses are described in API 10-3503, which covers parachute operations and the specific designations used to classify a jumper’s current status (training, qualification, certification, etc.). This publication provides the standardized terms and the progression rules you’d follow to determine and document a jumper’s status, ensuring consistency across units and services.

The other publications focus on different topics. AFI 10-100, AFI 36-260, and DoD 5105 address areas outside parachuting procedures and status definitions, so they don’t provide the official parachutist status terminology and criteria you’d use in a jump-status context.