A 'Black Box' For Paratroopers

Parachute Pattern

Soldiers descend over Malemute drop zone during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 19, 2016. The soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

Fay Observer: Army researchers developing 'black box' for paratroopers

Army researchers are brainstorming what they hope could be the equivalent of an aircraft black box for paratroopers.

The Suite of Senors, as it's nicknamed now, is a concept leaders in the airborne community hope to develop into a device to place on a paratrooper during a jump to gather a range of data, such as body position and altitude during an aircraft exit. The data could help investigators precisely piece together fatal airborne mishaps, review procedures to mitigate future deaths and determine which paratroopers need extra training.

"Any time we lose one of America's sons or daughters in an accidental mishap, that's a grave concern to all commanders," said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Farnsworth.

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WNU Editor: I believe that it is only a question of time before all soldiers will have some form of a "black box" with them when conducting any form of military operation or exercise .... paratroopers included.