Leapfest is an exercise which develops the command and control of Army Aviation to deliver a maneuver force on the tactical objective with precision and in a timely manner to conduct combat operations.  There is a competitive aspect to the exercise as well, which builds camaraderie and esprit de corps among the US and International Community.  Teams from the US Army, US Navy, USMC, USAF, and International Teams from Europe, South America, and Asia make their way across the globe to join us for this annual event.  There is a tremendous amount of tradition and Esprit de Corps which surrounds Leapfest.  From its beginning, this has first and foremost been about fostering camaraderie and respect between the various competitors from around the world. What marks this event as truly remarkable is that it is the largest and longest continually run International parachute exercise, and it takes place in smallest of the United States, Rhode Island.

                The competition team consists of five (5) jumpers comprised of four (4) jumpers and one alternate. Jumpers will exit from a CH-47 helicopter from 1500 feet (AGL) using the MC1-1C/D static line steer able parabolic parachute. Each stick consists of four jumpers.  Rules are provided at the mission briefing.

LEAPFEST 2010 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 07:00 AM
Drop Zone, RT 110
International Teams friendship/equipment familiarization Jumps

Saturday, 7 August 2010, 7:00 AM-7:30 AM
Pick-Up Zone, University of Rhode Island
Leapfest Competition Opening Ceremonies

Saturday, 7 August 2010, 7:30 AM-TBD
Drop Zone, RT 110
Leapfest Parachute Competition

Sunday, 8 August 2010, 11:00 AM
Camp Fogarty, Rt 2, East Greenwich
American Jump Wings presentation