Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1-507th PIR) Site

1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1-507th PIR)

Physical Requirements


ALL students must meet the weight requirement of 110 lbs (in ACUs) to attend the Basic Airborne Course. Students must MAINTAIN this weight throughout training and jump week. If a student falls under the minimum weight limit they will be released from the course. The 110 lbs standard is the minimum acceptable weight to meet the minimum 160lbs weight for jumping the T-11ATPS. (110+T-11 weight = 162.2)