Parachuting Regulations: EDITION 2023 Draft

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CISM – SPORT REGULATIONS

PARACHUTING - Edition 2023 draft
PARACHUTING
REGULATIONS
EDITION 2023 draft
CISM – SPORT REGULATIONS PARACHUTING - edition 2023 draft 1

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PARACHUTING REGULATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................4
1. GENERAL REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................5
1.1. ABBREVIATIONS, VALIDITY, CHANGES, TITLE................................................................................5
1.2. EVENTS ...................................................................................................................................................6
1.3. COMPETITORS.......................................................................................................................................6
1.4. DOPING CONTROL (CISM REG CHAPTER IX) .......................................................................................7
1.5. PARACHUTES, CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................7
2. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES .........................................................................................................................9
2.1. OFFICIAL C.I.S.M. REPRESENTATIVE ...............................................................................................9
2.2. CHAMPIONSHIP AUTHORITIES ..........................................................................................................9
2.3. PANEL OF JUDGES ................................................................................................................................9
3. ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPIONSHIPS .................................................................................................... 10
3.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. TECHNICAL ARRANGEMENTS .......................................................................................................... 10
3.3. PARTICIPATION ...................................................................................................................................11
3.4. PROGRAM OF STAY ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.5. COMPETITION MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 12
3.6. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4. JUMPING AT CHAMPIONSHIPS ................................................................................................................. 14
4.1. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2. EXECUTION OF JUMPS ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.3. PROTESTS AND APPEALS ................................................................................................................. 18
5. ACCURACY .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1. GENERAL RULES .................................................................................................................................19
5.3. SCORING - JUDGING........................................................................................................................... 21
5.4. DETERMINATION OF THE WINNER .................................................................................................. 23
6. STYLE RULES................................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1. GENERAL RULES .................................................................................................................................24
6.3. SCORING-JUDGING ............................................................................................................................ 25
7. FORMATION SKYDIVING............................................................................................................................. 28
7.1. GENERAL RULES .................................................................................................................................28
7.3. SCORING- JUDGING ........................................................................................................................... 30
7.4. REJUMPS .............................................................................................................................................. 31
8. OVERALL ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
8.1. INDIVIDUAL OVERALL ......................................................................................................................... 32
8.2. TEAM OVERALL.................................................................................................................................... 33
9. JUDGING......................................................................................................................................................... 34
9.2. PANEL OF JUDGES .............................................................................................................................. 34
9.3. DUTIES OF JUDGES ............................................................................................................................ 35
9.4. CISM JUDGE QUALIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 36
9.5. JUDGES: QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS ....................................................................................... 37

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10. C.I.S.M. RECORDS ...................................................................................................................................38

10.2. INDIVIDUAL ACCURACY ..................................................................................................................... 38
10.3. TEAM ACCURACY ................................................................................................................................ 38
10.4. STYLE ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
10.5. FORMATION SKYDIVING .................................................................................................................... 38
10.6. DOPING CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................... 38
11. ANNEXES ................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.1. STYLE SCORE SHEET ........................................................................................................................ 39
11.2. FORMATION SKYDIVING .................................................................................................................... 40
11.3. FORMS ................................................................................................................................................... 44
11.4. C.P.C. MEMBERS .................................................................................................................................50
11.5. C.I.S.M. PARACHUTING RECORDS .................................................................................................. 50
11.6. RESULTS OF C.I.S.M. CHAMPIONSHIPS ......................................................................................... 50
Remarks:
The content of this edition of CISM Parachuting Regulations was prepared by CPC during
45th WMPC 2022 in Güssing (Austria) and presented to all nations at enlarged CPC
meeting. Changes were made in Formation Skydiving with 2 blocks replaced.
These regulations apply equally to both genders. Unless specifically stated, any reference
to one gender (e.g. he) includes a reference to all other gender (e.g. she)
This edition of Parachuting Regulations- final 2023 is valid from 01 January 2023 for all
CISM parachuting competitions until further notice and will be published at CISM website.

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INTRODUCTION
PRESENTATION OF PARACHUTING IN C.I.S.M.
Leonardo da Vinci, universal genius of the Renaissance, anticipated in a drawing the principle and the
design elements of the parachute. In 1617 a jump was attempted in Italy from a tower. The first jump from
the air is registered in France during the year 1797.
During World War I. the parachute was introduced as a safety device for fighter pilots. In World War II
became a form of transport for vertical infiltration and commando missions; parachute units often conducted
strategic and operational actions: Crete and "Market Garden" are military history.
After 1945 the parachute became a sport tool, originating fascinating new sports which attract young people
while military operational use was maintained and improved.
A parachute competitor demonstrates his skills in free fall and under open canopy, individually or in a team.
Skills used in free fall are instinctive body control with deep concentration, then after opening sure steering
in a three-dimensional environment until making a precise landing. Other skills are the ability to take risks,
mental strength, and the capability to integrate socially and to think as a team. All these qualities are
growing even more important for soldiers and are strengthened by the parachuting schooling and sport
training.
Formation skydiving, style and accuracy are the events at our championships, which provide the opportunity
for our soldiers and parachutists to compare their skills and reflect the military virtues of teamwork, speed
and precision combined in the overall classification.
1964 the first Parachuting Military World Championship of C.I.S.M. was organized in Pau at the French
military parachute school. In 1983 female classifications were introduced. Until 2021 we saw 44 World
Military Parachuting Championships, and in the recent years, up to 40 nations have participated.
Since 1992 we also have the option for Military Parachuting Continental Championships.
The present rules are created with the main aim to further develop and strengthen parachuting as a military
sport in C.I.S.M. and to cover all Military Parachuting Championships.

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1. GENERAL REGULATIONS
1.1. ABBREVIATIONS, VALIDITY, CHANGES, TITLE
1.1.1. Abbreviations
CJ ... Chief Judge
CoM Chief of Mission
CPC ... CISM Parachuting Committee (aka CSC Parachuting)
EJ ... Event Judge
FAI ... Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
ISC ... International Skydiving Commission (of FAI)
MD Meet Director
WMPC ... World Military Parachuting Championship
1.1.2. CISM regulations

CISM Parachuting regulations consist of:
• CISM Statutes
• CISM (General) Regulations
• Sports Regulations for each world level sport as Parachuting. The official language in
which the Parachuting Regulations were established is English. This version will prevail
in case of interpretation difficulties.
1.1.3. References
Within the current Sports Regulation is only #.#.# To other CISM regulations the reference will
be: e.g. CISM Reg. 2.16 is: CISM (General) Regulations chapter II Article 2.16, while 1.1.3 only
is a reference to this article.
1.1.4. Validity and exceptions
The present rules will govern all Military Parachuting Championships mentioned in 1.1.5; any
exception must be approved in writing by the CPC at least six (6) months before the
Championship, so for instance :
• Composition and size of the mission (3.3.1.A);
• Duration and program;
• Special event and its Special Rules.
1.1.5. Title of the championship
World Championships are called “(number) CISM World Military Parachuting Championship
(C.I.S.M. logo)”, see CISM Reg 7.8. (abbr.: xx WMPC)
Continental Championships are called “(year) (Continent) Military Parachuting Championship
(C.I.S.M. logo)”, see CISM Reg. 7.9.
Regional championships are called “(year) (Region) Military Parachuting Championship (CISM
logo)”, see CISM Reg. 7.10.
Tournaments are called “(year) Parachuting Military Tournament (CISM logo), see CISM Reg
7.11.
1.1.6. Changes
Necessary changes will be either worked into new editions of these rules (annually) or distributed
as annexes.

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1.2. EVENTS
1.2.1. Events detailed in the rules

The three events of a WMPC are detailed within these rules (in chapters 5, 6 and 7):
• accuracy (individual and team accuracy)
• style
• formation skydiving
At CISM parachuting championships other than the WMPC, at least one of these events must be
scheduled.
1.2.2. Titles of champions
The following titles are awarded for men and women
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Individual Accuracy.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Style.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Individual Overall.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Junior Individual Accuracy.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Junior Style.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Junior Individual Overall.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Team Accuracy.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Formation Skydiving.
• (year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Team Overall.
1.2.3. Official CISM medals

The organizer must award one medal to each competitor or each of the five members of teams
who finish in the top three places of the classifications mentioned in 1.2.2.
The number of medals will be 6 in the Team Overall event if a team was supported by an extra
cameraman and in FS the number will be 6 if the team has replaced a team member by the 5th
competitor (7.1.1.B)
In addition to the above, the Organizer can offer any other prizes (CISM Reg. 8.33)
1.2.4. Events not detailed in the rules

It is possible to organize a combined championship that include events not detailed in these rules,
for example Para-Ski or Para-Cross. This championship and its Rules must be approved by the
CPC (1.1.4). At least one of the events listed in 1.2.1must be included in combination with the
other event(s) at this Championship.
1.3. COMPETITORS
1.3.1. Participation-military status (CISM Reg. 7.23)

A. Active duty personnel:
Only personnel on active duty in Armed Forces may take part in competitions organized by
CISM.
B. Other
No one may be recalled to active duty in Armed Forces for the purpose of participating in a
CISM competition. In the case of an intermittent military service, the athletes regularly
recalled may not take part in CISM competitions, under any circumstances, if more than
18 months have elapsed between this recall and the end of their first call to arms.
1.3.2. Nation representation
Each nation may be represented by a full men's and/or women's team, or by one or more
individual competitors. Each team (male or female) can have not more than 5 competitors (plus
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order to be considered for team accuracy and team overall scoring. However, members of
incomplete teams at the beginning of the competition may participate in the individual style and
accuracy events.
A team finding itself reduced to less than four (4) members during the championship will receive
the maximum (minimum) result for each missing score.
1.3.3. Junior classification and CISM junior records
• A junior competitor is a person under the age of 24 or whose 24th birthday occurs during
the calendar year in which the competition takes place.
• The junior classification will be extracted from the general ranking (so a competitor can
win the title in both rankings - general male or female and junior male or female).
• Junior titles and medals will be given in Individual Accuracy, Style and Individual Overall,
but the minimum number of participants must be in accordance with the CISM General
Rules (CISM Reg. 8.30.) For individual overall calculation a new ranking list with only
juniors will be established.
• CISM junior records can be established in accuracy (10.2) and style (10.4)
1.3.4. No official women’s competition
When no official women's competition is declared, a nation's team may be composed of both men
and women.
If the minimum number of participating female juniors for awarding a gold medal in accuracy
and/or style is not reached at preliminary registration (CISM Reg. 8.30.) the junior classification
incl. junior overall will be mixed and calculated from the number of rounds completed by all
juniors. If the number drops at a later date than preliminary registration, the FAI rule 4.10 (2) with
winner instead of champion title will be applied.
1.4. DOPING CONTROL (CISM Reg chapter IX)
Doping is strictly forbidden in CISM. Doping controls will be carried out during Military World
Games and World Military Parachuting Championship in accordance with CISM Anti-Doping
Rules and CISM test distribution plan (TDP). For CISM parachuting records see 10.6
1.5. PARACHUTES, CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
1.5.1. Execution of jumps

The execution of a jump requires two parachutes (one main and one reserve parachute) attached
to a single harness.
1.5.2. Parachutes
The two parachutes must be square canopies and certified as being airworthy by the competent
national authorities. Each competitor will be responsible for the good condition of his equipment.
A malfunction, premature opening or any equipment problems will not be reason for a rejump (for
exception see 5.3.8).
1.5.3. Safety devices
The use of a safety device (AAD) to ensure the opening of the reserve parachute is
recommended.
1.5.4. Type of clothing
Any type of clothing and equipment may be worn for the jumps. However, if any interference
should occur between the clothing/equipment and the electronic scoring system, the further use of
this clothing may be prohibited by the EJ .
Head protection must be worn.

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1.5.5. Accepted shape of the shoe

For accuracy, in order not to damage the Automatic Measuring Device, suitable footwear must be
worn :
• the sole must be flat without any knobs protruding from it;
• on the horizontal plane, the portion of the sole touching the target must have a minimum
diameter of 1 cm;
• on the vertical plane, the angle of the part of the sole touching the target must have an
angle of 90° (or 90°-15°, for explanation see diagram);
• The EJ has the right to refuse the use of specific footwear at any time.
1.5.6. Equipment problems

Equipment problems occurring in freefall, making it difficult or impossible for the competitor to
perform will not be reason for a rejump.

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2. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
2.1. OFFICIAL C.I.S.M. REPRESENTATIVE
The official CISM Representative (OCR) represents CISM at a WMPC and chairs the Jury of
Appeal and the Anti-Doping Commission.
2.2. CHAMPIONSHIP AUTHORITIES
2.2.1. Meet Director

At Military Parachuting Championships, the Organizing committee (OC) includes the Meet
Director and one or more Deputy Meet Directors.
2.2.2. Technical Jury (CISM Reg. 8.12)
At Military Parachuting Championships, the Technical Jury will consist of the Chief Judge, as
president, and the Event Judges, as members. The CPC President will introduce them at the
preliminary meeting. The Technical Jury is responsible for:
• prior to the start of the competition, overseeing that the equipment and facilities conform
to the standards required by CISM,
• during the competition, ensuring that the technical regulations are properly followed and
that all protests received are based on the appropriate rule(s),
• during the competition and at the end of the competition, controlling and ratifying the
results.
The Technical Jury rules as first resort on protests received in accordance with CISM sports
regulations.
2.3. PANEL OF JUDGES
Each country participating with a team must nominate one judge with an international license
(CISM and/or FAI) in at least 2 categories (AS/ AF/ SF/ or ASF). Any exception must be approved
by the CPC President.
In addition, countries only participating with individual competitors may nominate a qualified
judge.
FAI judges must be qualified to judge at a FAI 1st category event.
The name of the Judge appointed by the nation must be specified in the Preliminary Agreement to
the WMPC, a Preliminary Agreement form without a valid judge is not valid and will be rejected by
the Organizing Committee.
The Chief Judge appoints the Event judges as soon as possible; at latest shortly after the final
entry date.

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3. ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPIONSHIPS
3.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1.1. Schedule
A World Military Parachuting Championship will be organized every year and shall be planned at
least two years in advance (CISM Reg. 7.17).
3.2. TECHNICAL ARRANGEMENTS
3.2.1. Judging equipment

A. Equipment provided by Organizer
The organizer will provide the judges with the equipment necessary to observe and score
the jumps except as noted in paragraph 9.3.4.E and with the personnel to operate it, put it
in place and remove it. The organizer will also provide the necessary number of
secretaries and scorers for the judges.
B. Automatic Measuring Device – general conditions
Any Automatic Measuring Device used for judging must be accepted by the Chief Judge.
It must be connected to a constant power source so that there can be no voltage or
current fluctuations, which could cause an erroneous reading.
C. Video System – general conditions
For style and formation skydiving judging a video playback system with slow motion must
be used. It must be accepted by the Chief Judge.
D. Back-up System
A back-up system for judging must be provided for all events.
3.2.2. Aircraft and pilots
• Jumps may be made from any kind of aircraft. The organizer must provide sufficient
aircraft and qualified pilots to run the events in good time.
• The aircraft provided must be able to carry at least one complete team.
• The drop speed must not exceed 120 knots and must not be below 60 knots.
• The pilots must ensure that the jump runs are made on the correct altitude and with the
correct speed/power setting.
3.2.3. Meteorological equipment
A. Meteorological Equipment
The organizer will provide the meteorological equipment to be used on the drop zone.
The organizer must provide evidence that competent authorities have checked the
equipment.
B. Indication of wind speed
The wind speed will be indicated in m/sec (exceptionally in kt/sec) by an anemometer,
which will function without interruption and will be installed in the most appropriate
position on the drop zone, as decided by the Chief Judge. This decision is no reason for a
protest. The anemometer head will be at a minimum height of 6 m above ground level.
C. Indication of wind direction
A windsock and a wind indicator will indicate the wind direction at ground level.
The windsock must be able to indicate the wind direction when the wind speed is 2 m/sec
or more. The wind indicator must be able to indicate the wind direction when the wind
speed is less than 2 m/sec.
D. Windsock
For accuracy events the windsock should have minimum entrance diameter of 0.6 m and
minimum length of 4 m.

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3.3. PARTICIPATION
3.3.1. Composition of a mission

A. Composition
The mission of a country may include a maximum of seventeen (17) persons (18 if the
additional CISM Parachuting Committee Member or Camerawoman is applicable), who
will be:
• 1 Chief of Mission,
• 1 Team Leader,
• 1 international F.A.I. or C.I.S.M. qualified judge,
• 1 Coach
• 1 Video cameraman and/ or woman if the team participates in FS event,
• 5 male competitors at the maximum,
• 5 female competitors at the maximum.
• 2 junior competitors
In addition to the male and female team a nation may send 2 junior competitors (male
and/or female) who will jump like individual competitors (see 1.3.2 and 4.2.5 E)
The Team Leader may be one of the 5 competitors, the Coach is optional.
B. Attendance of CPC members
The organizers will accept the President and the CISM Parachuting Committee members
as additional mission members (CISM Reg. 7.24.C.).
C. Judges presence (CISM Reg. 8.15)
Each participating nation nominates and takes care of the travelling expenses of one
judge who may be civilian (1.3.1 does not apply). In case the nation is not able to provide
a judge, it may request assistance from another nation or the organizer to obtain him, but
the responsibility still rests with the nominating nation.
For the qualification of judges see 2.3.
Any mission that does not comply with the above procedure may not participate in the
championship.
D. Videographer presence
The freefall cameraman can be the fifth competitor of the same team, the Teamleader,
the Coach, the Chief of Mission or an additional member of the mission with military
status (see 1.3.1) Any exception (e.g. a second camerawoman for the female team) must
be approved by the CPC President prior to the final entry.
3.3.2. Duties of the participants
A. Participants and Rules
All participants, including the Chief of Mission and especially the team leader must be
familiar with the current rules.
B. Observation of Rules
Participants will observe the rules of good behavior and sportsmanship, follow the
timetable set by the Meet Director, be on time for events, take the assigned place in the
aircraft, obey the judges and respect the order of jumping.
C. Flag and Anthem
Each mission must bring a national flag (dimensions: 1.0 m x 1.5 m for a 6 m flagpole)
and the national anthem (on CD/ USB drive) for use during the Championship.
3.3.3. Disqualification
Failure to observe the rules of good behavior or to practice safe parachuting may lead to a
warning, zero score penalty or a disqualification of an official, competitor or a full team in one or
more events. Any such decision will be made by the Jury of appeal, following a recommendation
from the Meet Director or the Chief Judge.

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3.4. PROGRAM OF STAY
3.4.1. Duration of championship

The duration of the championship is usually 10 days, including the days of arrival and departure.
3.4.2. Program
1st day: arrival day, training jump, preliminary meeting;
2nd day: opening ceremony, competition;
3rd day: competition;
4th day: competition;
9th day: (competition if necessary), optional cultural day, closing ceremony and banquet;
10th day: departure day.
If the duration is not 10 days, the schedule will be adapted accordingly.
3.4.3. Changes to the program

The organizing country may change the days of the preliminary meeting and of the opening and
closing ceremonies, if considered necessary. Excursions or cultural initiatives may be scheduled,
provided that all the conditions for the validity of the championship have been fulfilled.
3.4.4. Exceptions
Any exception to the prescriptions of 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 must be approved by the CISM Parachuting
Committee before the invitation is published/ sent out to CISM member nations.
3.5. COMPETITION MANAGEMENT
3.5.1. Interpreters
The organizer will ensure, if necessary, the services of English interpreters. The interpreters must
know the technical terms used in sport parachuting.
3.5.2. Preliminary meeting (CISM Reg. 8. 28 A)
The chairman of the organizing committee holds a preliminary meeting before the beginning of
the competition. During this meeting the draw of lots will be published (starting list, programs of
Style and FS).
3.5.3. Meeting of team leaders
Meetings of Team Leaders are called as directed by the Meet Director. The purpose of these
meetings is to exchange information related to the competition between the Meet Director, the
Chief Judge and the Team Leaders.
3.5.4. Duties and rights of team leaders
Team leaders must be familiar with these rules and communicate all information from the Meet
Director, the College of judges and from the Jury of appeal to the members of their teams.
They will attend to the preliminary meeting and to every called team leaders meetings, if a team
leader is not attending a called meeting, he will receive a warning and if he is missing several
times his Chief of Mission will be informed (see Annex 2, B.1. 11.3.4).
They are responsible for the timely arrival of their team at the aircraft loading point.
With the advice of a physician, they decide whether an injured team member may continue the
competition.
They may obtain information from the Chief Judge, his assistant or the Event Judge, concerning
their decisions on rejump etc. for their competitors.
They may examine the score sheets of their competitors.

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3.5.5. Team captains

The Team Captain is one of the members of the team, elected or appointed. The Team Captain is
responsible for the communication between his team and the pilots, the judge on board or judges
at the target.
He may act as Team Leader with all rights and obligations whenever the Team Leader is not
present.
3.5.6. PUBLIC
It is the Organizing Committee's duty to ensure that the public can follow all the events of the
program under the best possible conditions.
3.5.7. Access
A. Fences
The technical installations (secretarial offices, scoring controls, target, take off and
landing zones, and waiting areas) must be surrounded by a fencing system.
B. Target fence
A fencing system 20 m from the center of the AL target is necessary. Outside the fenced
areas public access should be allowed.
3.5.8. Information
A speaker system and official score boards shall inform the participants and public of the results
and the competition standings. Real time (unofficial) scores can also be published online.
3.6. CONCLUSION
3.6.1. Completion of the championship

A championship will be considered ended when all events prescribed in these rules have been
completed. If the number of rounds, in any event, must be reduced for any important reason, the
event will be considered ended when at least the minimum number of rounds has been
completed. Exceptions may be granted under the conditions listed in chapter 10.
3.6.2. Recorded Media
Recorded Media from the championship must be made available to the CPC to be used in
evaluation and training seminars for judges.
3.6.3. Official results
The organizer will ensure that all results are available electronically. If there are no real time
online results or no Wi-Fi at the dropzone, each mission must receive at least one printed copy of
the official results before departure.
3.6.4. Preservation of documents
All documents relevant to a championship will be preserved for a period of at least three years by
the organizer.

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4. JUMPING AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
4.1. DEFINITIONS
4.1.1. Round:
A round is the completion, of one jump of the same kind by all competitors (qualified for this
round).
4.1.2. Event:
An event comprises the total of the rounds included in the competition and, solely for the
purposes of registering a protest, includes the training round referred to in 4.2.4.
4.1.3. Team:
The competitors jumping together in an event.
4.2. EXECUTION OF JUMPS
4.2.1. Jump
A jump starts at the moment the parachutist leaves the aircraft.
4.2.2. Aircraft
Jumps may be made from any kind of aircraft; in FS the type of aircraft and the type of exit door to
be used (i.e. side door – right or left - or ramp door) has to be announced by the organizer on the
invitation to the championships.
4.2.3. Ground wind
A. Maximum wind speed in accuracy
The maximum wind speed at ground level in the accuracy events is 7m/s. Competitors
who land while the wind exceeds this limit and for a period of 30 seconds after the wind
has returned below the limit are offered to accept the result or to execute a rejump.
A rejump will also be offered to competitors landing within 15 seconds before the time the
wind exceeded the 7 m/sec limit. They have to decide immediately, after they are offered
the score/rejump, otherwise they have to execute the rejump. The opportunity of a
rejump, in the above case, will not be given to competitors having scored 0 cm.
If the ground wind speed exceeds 9 m/sec, the jumping must stop. Jumping will resume
after the wind has returned below the limit for a period of 5 minutes. In accuracy, in case
a team jumped during this period ( e.g. there was not time enough for the organization to
stop the jumping), the whole team will be waved away from the target by the judges and
granted a rejump.
B. Maximum Wind Speed in Style and FS
The maximum wind speed for Style and FS is 11m/s. Jumping must stop while the wind
exceeds this limit and for a period of 5 minutes after the wind has returned below the limit.
Any jump that was made in the period (e.g. if there was not time enough for the
organization to stop the jumping) will be valid and the wind speed is no ground for
rejumps.
C. Lowering the wind speed
For safety reasons the Meet Director of the Championship with the agreement of the CJ
has the authority to lower the given wind speeds (e.g. due to obstacles near the DZ).
However, in such a case, this decision must be applied to an entire round.

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D. Data recorded by the Anemometer

The anemometer as described in 3.2.3 B must indicate and record both wind speed and
direction.
4.2.4. Training jumps
Before the competition starts, the organizer should attempt to provide one jump per team from the
altitude of 1500 m in order to train for an FS exit. The teams may also perform team accuracy in
this jump. The maximum wind speed limit for FS applies (4.2.3 B).
4.2.5. Order of jumping
A. Determination
The order of jumping will be determined by teams separately for men and women. It will
be determined by reverse order of placing, based on final result of team accuracy during
the last World Championship.
B. Exceptions
Teams not covered by this procedure will jump at the beginning of the round in order
determined by a random draw.
C. Individual numbers
will be assigned to each team in accordance with team accuracy jump order as follows:
• team n. 1 : number 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E
• team n. 2 : number 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E
• and so on.
D. Distribution of starting numbers
It is responsibility of the Team Leader to distribute the correct number to the members of
his team.
E. Jump order in Accuracy
In the accuracy event, the jump order will only be used for the first round. Thereafter, the
jump order will be in reverse order of placing. In the event of tied placing, the jump order
for those ties will be the initial start order. Individuals, not taking part to the team event,
will be gathered in "teams" determined properly by the Meet Director and will jump at the
end of the round, with order determined by draw. Exceptions to the jump order may be
decided by Meet Director with agreement of the CJ.
F. Jump order in Style and FS
In the style and formation skydiving events, the jump order before the finals will be the
same as the next accuracy round. The jump order in the semi and final rounds will be the
reverse order of placing in the event concerned.
G. Change of Jump order
If necessitated by rejumps or other important organizational needs, including additional
time needed by the competitors arising through no fault of their own (such as a landing
out, reserve repacking, effects of excessive time at altitude, aircraft incidents, substantial
changes in the order of jumping or similar occurrences), the Meet Director may change
the jump order for a round as necessary; rejumps will be made as quickly as possible
after the incident.
H. Medical treatment
Medical treatment does not constitute a reason for a change in the jump order except in
accordance with 4.2.5 G.
I. Jump Order within the team (Accuracy)
In the accuracy event, the jump order within the team can be modified for every jump;
each competitor will maintain the initial start number for the whole competition.
4.2.6. Order of events
A. General
Competition always has priority over social events and cultural day.
The Meet Director, in close cooperation with the Chief Judge, should take maximum
advantage of favorable meteorological conditions.

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If there is insufficient time to finish the entire program, he can decide to begin the semi-
final or final round earlier in one or more events and tie break decisions in overall may be
made during the last round of one event. Such a decision needs the approval of the CPC
President and Chief Judge.
B. Order of Events
The Meet Director is the sole authority to decide the order of events at any given time. He
must, however, consider any pending protests that may affect his decision.
C. Simultaneous Events
In order to facilitate timely completion, or if the weather requires it, the Meet Director may
decide to run two separate events simultaneously. The same event for men and women
is considered a separate event for this purpose.
4.2.7. Flight or traffic pattern
A. Traffic patterns
The basic flight or traffic patterns will be established by joint agreement of the pilots, Meet
Director and Chief Judge in accordance with necessary competition requirements.
B. Safety
The interests of safety will be maintained at all time.
4.2.8. Calling the competitors
A. Calls
After each jump competitors will be allowed a minimum time of 30 minutes between the
arrival at the drop zone where the manifest is located and when they leave the manifest
to board the aircraft except for FS event where the time is 45 minutes. These 30/45
minutes are not required for the first jump of the day.
Competitors will be called to the manifest twice, first call about 15 minutes and second
call 5 minutes before their expected departure from the manifest. If they do not arrive at
the manifest in time they will receive the maximum or minimum score (as appropriate) for
that jump.
B. Terms to be used
The following terms will be used by the Meet Director for advising and controlling the
movement of competitors during the competition:
STANDBY. Competitors must be present on the competition site and may be called as
per 4.2.8 A at any time.
RELEASED. Competitors do not have to be on the competition site. This instruction must
be accompanied by a time at which STANDBY status will recommence.
4.2.9. Other persons on board or in the air
A. Other persons aboard
If another person (e.g. television cameraman or photographer etc.) wishes to board the
aircraft, the agreement of the Meet Director must be obtained.
B. Jumping cameraman or photographer
If a cameraman or photographer intends to exit with a jumper or a team, the collective
permission of the jumper or Team Leader concerned, the Meet Director and the Chief
Judge must be obtained.
4.2.10. Ground to air communications
A. Radios
Communication between the Meet Director or the judges on the ground and the pilot/
competitors on board of the aircraft will be by two-way radio.
B. Instruction given to teams/competitors
Disregard of the instructions passed to the team or competitor by the pilots or judge on
board will result in the maximum or minimum score (as appropriate) for that jump.

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4.2.11. Aircraft jump run

A. Altitude
The competitor or Team Captain is responsible for monitoring that the aircraft is at
the proper altitude. They are not obliged to jump if the altitude exceeds plus or
minus 50 m from the altitude of the event.
B. Exit point and jump run
If a competitor or team select their own exit point, no more than one (1) jump run
will be permitted unless the pilots or a judge authorizes another pass because of
extraneous circumstances, or when it is apparent that the competitor or team is
careful of safety or uses common sense in making additional passes.
C. Violations
Violation of these rules will result in the maximum or minimum score (as
appropriate) for that jump.
4.2.12. Change of jump altitude
A. Change of jump altitude
In the Style and Formation Events, a change of the jump altitude (as indicated
within these rules) is not permitted during a current round. However, in the
Accuracy event the jump altitude may be changed due to meteorological conditions
during a round (5.2.1 A) .
B. Rounds at lower altitude
The Meet Director, in agreement with the Chief Judge, may decide to start a new
round at a lower altitude.
C. Completion of the postponed round
The completion of the postponed round will be made at the earliest opportunity.
4.2.13. Safety regulations
Competitors must practice safe parachuting and obey regulations set by the organizing Armed
Forces. For general sport parachuting activities in the CISM competitions, parachute
deployment should be initiated by 700 m above ground level. Failure to practice safe
parachuting as determined by the Meet Director or the Panel of Judges, the Technical Jury can
give a warning, maximum or minimum score (as appropriate) or a disqualification.
4.2.14. Meteorological conditions
A. Continuity of jumping
Jumping will continue as long as, in the opinion of the Meet Director and the Chief
Judge, there is sufficient visibility for both competitors and judges.
As an indication, the last landing should not be later than 15 min after the official
sunset. The organizer must indicate the exact time.
B. Excessive wind speed during a jump
Excessive wind speed during a Style or Formation Skydiving jump is no reason for
a rejump.
4.2.15. Scoring
A. Scoring systems - general
The scoring systems for the different events are specified in the rules for these
events (chapter 5. 6. 7.)
B. Performance judged and scored
Once a competitor or team has left the aircraft, the jump is official and will be
scored.
If the performance of a competitor or team is judged and scored and it is
determined that, due to a fault of the organizer or the judges, the jump was not
performed in the conditions specified in these rules, the competitor or team has the
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C. Posting of the scores and unofficial results

The performance, scores and the unofficial results for each round will be posted
immediately on a score board and/or online. The official results of each event and
the names of the winners will be published within 24 hours of the completion of
each event or in any case before the award ceremonies.
4.2.16. Execution of rejumps
A. When the rejump is to be made
Rejumps will be made as quickly as possible after the incident or conditions which
caused the rejump.
B. Rejump requested and granted
If a rejump is granted to a competitor or team who has formally requested it, the
rejump must be made. If the rejump is not made, the maximum or minimum score
(as appropriate) for that jump will be given.
C. Obstruction to competitors by other persons in the air
If a competitor or a team is obstructed or disturbed in the air or, within the 5 m
accuracy circle, due to the presence of other persons, or objects, a rejump to the
concerned competitors may be granted by the CJ or EJ. This decision is not
grounds for a protest.
D. Jumps evidently within the limits
If an administrative or technical point of these rules is not adhered to, but jumps are
made in conditions that are evidently within the limits of these rules, the non-
compliance will not be reason for a rejump.
4.2.17. Jumps per day
A. Jumps per day
The maximum number of competition jumps allowed per competitor during one day
will be eight (8). This rule will not apply in the case of tie breaking jumps, rejumps,
semi-final and final.
B. Continuation of a round
A round, which has not been completed in one day, may be continued on another
day.
4.2.18. Additional Jumps
Additional jumps or wind tunnel flights by competitors, other than competition jumps, are not
allowed during a championship until the competitors have finished their competition.
The Meet Director and the Chief Judge must approve exceptions.
4.3. PROTESTS AND APPEALS
A Judge’s assessment cannot be protested.

4.3.1. Presentation of a protest
A protest must be written and given to the Chief Judge not later than two hours after knowledge of
the reasons for the protest and has to be accompanied by a fee of Euro 100.– the fee will not be
returned to the Team Leader if the protest is rejected. A protest may be withdrawn at any time
before the final vote of the Jury.
4.3.2. References in a protest
Every protest must refer to the articles of these rules on which it is based.
4.3.3. Appeal to the Jury
Appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be written within two hours after the written notification of the
rejection by the Technical Jury, the protest fee is not to be paid again but will not be returned to
the Team Leader if the protest is rejected again.

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5. ACCURACY
5.1. GENERAL RULES
5.1.1. Abbreviations
• AMD : Automatic Measuring Device (i.e. electronic pad)
• DCD : Dead Centre Disc
5.1.2. Definitions
Accuracy: individual competitors or teams attempt to land on, or as close as possible to the center
of a target.
5.1.3. Landing point - definition
The landing point is the first point of contact with the surface or the AMD. The Competitor is
responsible to present clearly the first contact with the target to the judges.
5.1.4. Program
A. Team Accuracy consists of 8 rounds, plus one semi-final and one final round.
B. Individual accuracy consists of 8 rounds.
C. Rounds
• After the first competition round 4.2.13 may be applied.
• Eight (8) rounds for all teams and individuals. All rounds count for individual and
team scoring. A minimum of two (2) rounds is required to validate the event.
• After the second round competitors having obtained a total score of more than 37
cm (pts) will have no access to the 3rd round and will receive a score of 19 cm for
the remaining rounds in the accuracy event.
• After the fourth round all the individuals scoring a total of more than 63 cm will not
have access to the following (5th) round and will receive a score of 19 cm for the
remaining rounds in the accuracy event.
• [Remark: The 19 cm score also applies to the semi- and final round in team score if
access for a team member after 2/4 rounds is denied]
D. Team semi-final and final rounds
After completion of the eight rounds, the best 50% of the teams (minimum 8 teams) will
make a ninth round (semi-final) and then the best 50% (minimum 4 teams) after the semi-
final will make a tenth round (final).
5.1.5. Target Area
A. AMD position and capabilities
An AMD with a Dead Centre Disc (DCD) is positioned in the center of the target area.
The DCD must be of a contrasting color and have a diameter of 2 cm. The AMD will be
kept as flat as possible and must be capable of measuring to a minimum distance of 16
cm from the edge of the DCD in increments of not more than 1 cm.
It is possible to mount the AMD centrally on a control pad of at least 1.2 m diameter that,
when struck, scores 16 (or preferable 17) at all points. The CJ and/or EJ may decide to
discontinue the use of this control pad for any pertinent reason.
The electronic system (AMD, control pad and anemometer) which is used for a WMPC
must be tested at a previous international championship and must be approved by CPC.
B. Tuffet
The AMD and the underlying pad are placed centrally on a tuffet which has to be
acceptable to the CJ and should have the following approximate specifications:
Diameter : 5m
Thickness : 30 cm
C. Target Markers
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D. Repositioning of the AMD

The AMD will be repositioned immediately after the landing of any competitor who moves
or covers its location, except during team jumps if there is insufficient time between the
landings of team members. The CJ must agree with the system used to reposition the
AMD.
5.1.6. Presence at the target area
A. Persons permitted inside the 20 m circle
The only persons permitted within the 20 m circle during the accuracy jumps will be the
members of the panel of judges, members of the Jury of appeal and necessary members
of the organizing staff.
B. Reserved area
Team Leaders, accredited press, radio and guests of the organizer are permitted in this
area, but will occupy a reserved area at least 15 m away from the DCD. The EJ may
permit Camera and TV officials to be at the 5 m circle.
C. Presence inside the 5 m circle
During the final approach of a competitor, only acting members of the panel of judges are
permitted within the 5 m circle. Exceptions to this rule are the responsibility of the Event
Judge.
D. Observation of an approaching competitor
At the accuracy target area, the Event Judge is responsible for observing competitors in
the air in order to inform the other judges when a competitor is approaching the target. He
will ensure that an approaching competitor is waved off if necessary, with a flag of a
contrasting color of a minimum size of 50 cm x 50 cm.
E. Leaving the target
After a landing, competitors will leave the target area immediately via the shortest route.
5.1.7. Wind drift indicator
A. When it is dropped
Prior to the start of the accuracy events, or if accuracy jumping has been interrupted for
more than sixty (60) minutes, at least one wind drift indicator will be dropped above the
target, at 100 m below the drop altitude, by a judge or an experienced parachutist
appointed by the Event Judge.
B. Rate of descent and identification on the DZ
The wind drift indicator must have approximately the same rate of descent as the
parachutes used by most of the competitors. Its landing point will be marked on an aerial
photo or a plan of the drop zone and displayed at the manifest.
C. Evaluation of the opening point
Continuity of the accuracy events and the opportunity for competitors to observe canopies
in the air will be considered sufficient for all competitors to evaluate the opening point.
D. Time on board
The length of time elapsed since the take off of the aircraft will not, of itself, be considered
a pertinent reason to refuse the jump.
5.1.8. Wind direction on the ground
A. Windsock
The windsock must be capable of responding to winds of at least 2 m/sec (see 3.2.3 C)
and be acceptable to the CJ. The EJ Accuracy will determine its location, which is at a
fixed place, approximately 50 m distance from the target center.
B. Wind indicator
A wind indicator (streamer) mounted on a pole, which is capable of responding to winds
of less than 2 m/sec, will be placed by the EJ within the 20 m circle. The wind indicator
should be mobile, its position to be visible to competitors during their final approach. More
wind indicators/ wind blades are allowed.

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5.2.1. Altitude
The jumps will be performed at 1000 m above ground level and at only one pass of the aircraft for
the five competitors of the same team.
A. Lowering the altitude
If weather conditions do not allow a ceiling of 1000 m, the pilot can lower the jumping
altitude to 900 m during a round.
B. Individual jump altitude
The jump altitude for individual jumps is 800m.
5.2.2. Exit point
Each team or competitor selects his own exit point.
5.2.3. Winds aloft
If the Event Judge decides that winds aloft prevent a team or a competitor of the team from
making a reasonably accurate approach to the target, in spite of having exited at the presumed
correct point, he must interrupt the event and the competitors concerned will rejump; a new wind
drift indicator drop will be made before the event may continue.
If he decides that there is no such change, his decision is no reason for a protest.
5.3. SCORING - JUDGING
5.3.1. Judging
The landing point is the first point of contact with the surface as decided by the judges according
to 5.3.5.
Landing is measured up to 16 cm (pts) by the AMD; landing on the control pad will give the score
of 17 cm (pts); landing on the tuffet (outside the control pad) will give the measure of 18 cm (pts);
landing outside of the tuffet will give the score of 19 cm (pts).
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17
18
19
5.3.2. Team score for each jump

On each jump, the four (4) best results of the five-team members’ scores for the result of team
accuracy.
5.3.3. Individual score for each jump
All the jumps made by a competitor in all rounds count for the individual ranking.
5.3.4. Observation of competitors during their descent
One Observing Judge will watch each jump made and observe the competitors on opening and
during their descent. He will check the time between lowest opening and landing and any
conditions that may give reason for a rejump. A written record will be made of his observations.
He must inform the Event Judge in case of a serious change in meteorological conditions and
changes in winds aloft.

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5.3.5. Landing point decision

A. Determination of landing point
At least three judges at or near the target will determine the point of landing.
B. Observation of first contact with the target
In addition to these three judges, two other judges will be positioned at approximately 10
m from the target to observe which part of the body made first contact with the ground.
C. First point of contact observed not on the AMD
If the AMD indicates a score and in the opinion of the judges the first point of contact was
not on the AMD, the competitor will receive a score of 17-19 cm (5.3.1.) A rejump will not
be granted.
D. Inability to center the AMD
If the judges are not able to center the AMD before a competitor lands and he lands on
the AMD, he will receive the score indicated by it. If the AMD has not been centred due to
insufficient separation between team members and the competitor does not land on the
AMD, the competitor will receive a score of 17-19 cm (5.3.1.). A rejump will not be
granted.
E. AMD not reset – insufficient spacing
If the AMD has not been electronically reset due to insufficient separation between team
members, the maximum measurement of the AMD (16 cm) will be given as the score.
5.3.6. Recording the scores (score sheets)
There will be a dual recording system. The score sheets given to the scoring section must be
signed by the Team Leader and the EJ.
5.3.7. Checking of the score sheets
At least one judge will check the results of the scoring section.
5.3.8. Rejumps
A. Rejumps in Accuracy
In the case of team accuracy jumps, only the competitors concerned make the rejump.
B. Control problem
A control problem is when a competitor determines that his open parachute prevents him
from executing an accurate approach to the target without danger to himself, or that the
condition of his parachute prevents him from demonstrating his skill.
In accuracy, any malfunction of the main parachute creating a control problem for a
competitor may result in a rejump, providing that:
• the competitor indicates his difficulty immediately by outstretching his arms and/or
legs long enough to be observed by the judges,
• the competitor makes no attempt to land on the target,
• inspection of his equipment or verification by an official appointed by the Event Judge
immediately after the competitor has landed indicates that the competitor did suffer a
malfunction that was not created by the competitor on purpose.
C. Sudden change in ground wind
If there is a sudden change in ground wind direction of more than 90 degrees (sudden is
change of more than 90° in less than 2 seconds), when the wind speed is more than 3
m/s, during the period commencing 30 seconds before and ending 15 seconds after the
competitor’s landing, the competitor has the choice of accepting the score of the jump or
making a rejump. The decision has to be made immediately after the rejump was offered.
D. Sudden change of meteorological conditions
If there is a serious or sudden change in the meteorological conditions, the Chief or the
Event Judge, assisted by the judge at the anemometer and the Observing Judge(s), may
decide to interrupt the event. This decision is no reason for a protest. The interruption
must be indicated in a clearly visible manner to the jumpers concerned and also to the
judges at the target. Remaining jumps should be made at the earliest opportunity.

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E. Interference by another competitor

If during accuracy two or more competitors belonging to different teams or competitors
belonging to an international team (4.2.5.E.) interfere with each other while descending
under canopy, or approaching or landing on the target simultaneously obstruct each
other, the judges at the target may authorize a rejump for the competitors concerned.
If a competitor aborts the final approach because of being obstructed and does not
attempt to land on target, a rejump will be granted.
If such an obstruction occurs between members of the same team, no rejump will be
authorized. In order to avoid obstruction, an adequate interval should be allowed between
each pass of the aircraft.
F. No results from the AMD
If the first point of contact is on the AMD and the AMD does not give a result, a rejump
will be granted.
G. Landing outside an AMD which has not been centered
If a competitor lands off an AMD which has not been centered, a rejump will be granted.
For exceptions see 5.3.5.D.
H. AMD not reset
If a competitor lands on an AMD which has not been reset, a rejump will be granted. For
exceptions see 5.3.5.E.
I. AMD malfunction
If the judges at the target realise that the AMD obviously indicates a score which does not
reflect the actual point of landing on the AMD, a rejump will be granted to the competitors
concerned. The defective AMD will be changed as soon as possible.
J. Landing after an interruption
A rejump will be granted to competitors who land after an interruption (5.2.3, 5.3.8.D.)
5.4. DETERMINATION OF THE WINNER
A. Individual accuracy.
Standings are obtained by adding the competitors’ scores for each jump. The competitor
with the lowest total will be the "(year) World Military Parachuting Champion in Individual
Accuracy".
B. Tie in individual accuracy.
In case of a tie for first, second or third place, the competitors concerned must execute
supplementary jumps until the tie is broken. In case of limited time remaining, the tie
breaking jumps can begin within the team semi-final round or final round(4.2.6.A applies)
If for weather or time reasons the jumps cannot be done, the following rules will be
applied: the competitor having obtained the best score in one round, then in another
round and so on will be the winner. In case of a further tie the competitors will remain tied.
C. Team accuracy.
Standings are obtained by adding the scores of the four best results of the team on each
of the jumps. The team with the lowest total will be "(year) World Military Parachuting
Champion in Team Accuracy".
D. Tie in team accuracy.
In case of a tie for first, second or third place, the teams concerned will execute
supplementary team accuracy jumps until the tie is broken. If due to weather or time
constraints the jump cannot be made and the tie persists, the winner will be the team
having obtained the best score in one round, then in another round and so on.
In case of a further tie the above will be applied taking into account all of the five
competitors. If there continues to be a further tie, the teams concerned will remain tied.
E. If one round is not complete at the end of the competition due to time or weather
constraints, and the competitors that have not jumped would not influence any podium
classification (1st , 2nd, 3rd places), the round will be considered valid for the medal
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6. STYLE RULES
6.1. GENERAL RULES
6.1.1. Definitions
A. Maneuver
A turn or loop starting and finishing in the horizontal face down position with the head
towards the target. The shoulders must remain in a horizontal plane at all times.
B. Freefall Style:
Individuals perform a series of six maneuvers in free fall, which are prescribed in these
rules.
C. Turn:
A maneuver of a 360-degrees rotation in the horizontal plane.
D. Backloop:
A maneuver of a 360-degrees rotation in a vertical plane.
E. Drift
Lateral movement of the jumper away from the target heading after the jumper has
started the first maneuver.
6.1.2. Program of jumps
A. Number of jumps
The event totals five (5) style rounds, including the final round. A minimum of one (1)
round is required to validate the event.
B. Qualifying for following rounds
A competitor who scores 9 sec or more, for women: 11 sec or more, including penalties,
in the first jump is not qualified for the following rounds; he is classified in the fifth and last
part of the ranking list.
A competitor who scores a total of 17 sec or more, for women: 20 sec or more, including
penalties, after the second jump is not qualified for the third round; he is classified in the
fourth part of the ranking list. The minimum number for entry to second and third round is
the same as semi-final (min. 16).
C. Entry for semi-final
After completion of the three rounds, the best 50% (minimum 16) of the remaining
competitors will execute the semi-final. They will be classified in the second part of the
ranking list; the competitors excluded from the fourth round are classified in the third part
of the ranking list.
D. Entry for final
After completion of the semi-final, 50% (minimum 8) will execute the final. They will be
classified in the first part of the ranking list.
E. Program Order
The order of programs for the four rounds will be determined by a random draw during
the preliminary meeting from the following four series:
1. 1st Series 2. 2nd Series 3. 3rd Series 4. 4th Series
left turn right turn left turn right turn
right turn left turn right turn left turn
back loop back loop back loop back loop
left turn right turn right turn left turn
right turn left turn left turn right turn
back loop back loop back loop back loop
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6.2.1. Altitude
Jumps are executed at an altitude of 2200 m above ground level. If weather conditions do not
allow a ceiling of 2200 m, the Meet Director, in agreement with the Chief Judge, can lower the
jump altitude to 2000 m minimum for a whole round.
6.2.2. Control of the exit
One Observing Judge monitors the flight direction and the exit point and observes the wind
conditions.
The competitor will receive a “stand by” command and the “exit” command. Details of the actual
signs indicating “stand by” and “exit” will be given at the preliminary meeting (3.5.2).
6.2.3. Wind observation
There will be a responsible person at the anemometer who will immediately inform the Camera
and Observing Judge if the wind speed exceeds the prescribed limit (4.2.3.B).
6.2.4. Target
The target must be clearly visible from the air and be approximately 200 m2 in size. The Event
Judge must accept its shape and color.
6.2.5. Jump run
The direction of flight to be followed by the aircraft will be indicated by radio. The launch axis thus
determined must coincide with the average wind direction. Launching may be executed up-wind
or down-wind. If the loading capacity of the aircraft allows it, a judge will be placed in the aircraft.
This judge or the pilot is responsible to check the above rules and to transmit the “stand by” and
"exit" commands to the competitor.
6.2.6. Exit procedure
A. Exit point
The exit point will be specified by the cameraman and controlled by the judges. In order
to ensure that all competitors are judged at approximately the same angle, the
competitors must leave the aircraft immediately (max. 3 seconds) on the exit command.
Competitors who disregard this command will not be granted a rejump, should they not
be recorded on the video.
B. Target heading
The target heading must be directly downwind or directly upwind. The choice of direction,
downwind or upwind, is made by the cameraman observed by an Observing Judge.
Competitors are to be made aware of any change at the earliest opportunity. Those
airborne must be notified before the aircraft begins a run in on the new heading.
6.3. SCORING-JUDGING
6.3.1. Number of judges

Five judges will evaluate the performance of the competitors.
6.3.2. Scoring Freefall Style
A. Score of a jump
The score for a style jump is the time in seconds and hundredths of second to complete
the series plus penalty times awarded for incorrect performance of the maneuvers.
B. Measuring time
The time to complete the series is measured to 16.00 seconds. Any time, including
penalties, in excess of this is recorded as 16.00 seconds.
6.3.3. Observing the Style series
A. Video system
The jumps will be judged with a video system, with the optics placed on the axis of the
flight direction. The camera system used at a WMPC must be approved by CPC and the

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operator has to be an experienced person with competition background.

B. Exit command
The exit command must be given so that the vertical angle of the optics is between
60 and 80 degrees at the start of the first turn.
C. Drift
One judge will be positioned in front of a video monitor near the video camera(s) in order
to check the vertical and horizontal drift of the competitors. He will keep a written record
of all his observations. If a competitor, because of drift during the performance of his
program, has to change his axis to the optics by 10 degrees or more, he will be offered a
rejump.
D. Observation of jump run and exit command
One Observing Judge will be positioned near the video camera(s) in order to monitor the
aircraft run in and exit commands and ensure that approximately the same angle is used
for the whole round. He will also check the elapsed time between opening and landing.
He will keep a written record of all his observations.
E. Intentional drift
If a competitor exited at the same exit point as all others and performs an extraordinarily
horizontal movement due to his body position before the first turn, and therefore starts out
of the given range (60-80°) or has a drift more than 10° he will not receive a rejump. This
decision will be made after one warning by the EJ.
6.3.4. Style penalties
A. Undershoots and "arrow"
Undershoots and "arrow" penalties at the beginning of the first and third turn
1 - 5 degrees 0.1 sec
and so on to
greater than 90 degrees 16.0 sec
B. Overshoots
1 - 180 degrees no penalty
greater than 180 degrees 16.0 sec
C. Last Backloop off heading (S) or,
D. Deviations (D): execution of turns or backloops with the body tilted or banked (pitch or
roll) or,
E. Backloop,
Completed before reaching the horizontal level (-) or,
Continued after passing the horizontal level (+) :
1-30 degrees no penalty
- 60 degrees 0.4 sec
- 90 degrees 1.5 sec
>90 degrees 16.0 sec
F. 16.0 sec (Z)

Omission of a figure,
added figure,
incorrect series = 16.0 sec

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G. Taking the time

The judges will start their chronometers at the instant the competitor starts the first
maneuver, whether or not it is the correct figure. The figure does not start until there is a
change in heading of the torso. They will stop their chronometers at the instant the
competitor stops the second backloop or passes through the horizontal level, regardless
of heading. The time for the series is taken from watching at normal speed.
H. Watching the jump (Judges)
The judges will watch the jump twice, once at normal speed and once in slow motion, the
speed of which is acceptable to the EJ. In the event a judge has not been able to take a
time, further replays at normal speed must be made for that judge only. Thereafter the
scores are collated.
After the performance if the time is not recorded by computer, the judges record the time
of the series to the nearest 1/100 sec, the penalties they have observed and the total
score.
I. Re-judgement
If at least one of the judges and the Event Judge agree on a fault on the score sheet (e.g.
wrong series), a re-judgement may be requested by the Event Judge. A re-judgement will
consist of a complete judging cycle. This re-judging cannot be requested after the results
are published.
6.3.5. Collation of the score sheets
A. Collation of score sheets
If the assessment is not computerized, the scores are collated immediately after the
judges have assessed the jump. The results of the collation must be checked by at least
one Judge.
B. Attribution of penalties
Penalties are assigned to the respective maneuvers and total penalty time for a jump is
calculated by each judge.
C. Score of the series
The score of the series is the mean score (arithmetic average) of the middle three total
scores to the nearest hundredth of a second, the highest and the lowest of the five having
been discarded.
The name and the nation of the competitor will be written on the screen or individual
judge scoreboard at the time of collation. The judges assessing the jump will not be
informed of the name and country of the competitor before the assessment of the jump is
finished.
A. Standings
The competitor with the lowest total will be "(year) World Military Parachuting Champion
in Style".
B. Tie in style
one supplementary jump drawn from the programs given in 6.1.2.E If for weather or time
reasons the jump cannot be done, the following rules will be applied.
In case of a further tie, the competitor having obtained the lowest score on one of the
jumps will be the winner. If this is not sufficient, the best second time will be taken, and so
on. In case of a further tie, the competitors will remain tied.
C. In case one round is not completed at the end of the competition due to time or weather
constraints, but the competitors that have not jumped would not influence any podium
classification (1st , 2nd, 3rd places), the round will be considered valid for the medal
classification.

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7. FORMATION SKYDIVING
7.1. GENERAL RULES
7.1.1. Definitions
A. Formation: consists of jumpers linked by grips.
B. Team: includes four men or women and the freefall videographer 3.3.1 D, but the Team
Captain may, at any time, replace one member of the team by the fifth competitor of his
mission.
C. Grip: consists of a hand hold on an arm or leg of another jumper as shown in diagram
11.2.3 As a minimum, a grip requires stationary contact
D. Dive pool: consists of the random formations depicted in 11.2.1. and the blocks which must
be performed as depicted in 11.2.2.
E. Inter: is an intermediate requirement within a block sequence which must be performed as
depicted in the dive pools.
F. Sub-group:
Is the individual jumper, or linked jumpers, required to complete a designated maneuver
during the inter of a block. Where sub-groups are shown, they must remain intact as a
sub-group with only the depicted grips on other jumpers, from the break of the previous
formation in the block until the correct completion of the second formation in the block.
Where sub-group turns are indicated, the sub-group(s) must continue turning in the
direction of the arrow until it is possible for the sub-group to link together to complete the
next designated scoring formation. Where degrees of turn are shown (180°, 270°, 360°,
540°), this indicates the approximate degrees and direction of turn required to complete
the inter as intended. The degrees shown are approximately that amount of the
circumference of the subgroup’s centerpoint to be presented(s) of the other subgroup(s). A
subgroup’s centerpoint is one of the following:
• the defined grip or the geometric center of the defined grips within a subgroup
within linked jumpers,
• the geometric center of an individual torso.
Contacts or grips are permitted between sub-groups during the inter of the block
sequence, but within each sub-group, jumpers must remain intact as a sub-group with only
the designed grips on other jumpers. Assisting handholds on other jumpers or their
equipment within a subgroup or a scoring formation are not permitted.
Handholds by the jumper on their own body or equipment within a subgroup or a scoring
formation are permitted.
G. Sequence: is a series of random formations and blocks which are designated to be
performed on a jump.
H. Working time:
the period of time during which teams are scored on a jump.
Working time starts:
• at the moment of the first visible separation of a grip from the first star, or
• five seconds after any team member, other than the cameraman, separates from the
aircraft, as determined by the judges, whichever comes first.
• If the first separation is not on the recording, the working time begins at the exit from
the aircraft.
Working time terminates a number of seconds later as specified in paragraph 7.2.1.
I. Total separation: is when all team members show, at one point in time, they have released
all their grips and no part of their arms have contact with another body. In sequences, total
separation is required between random formations, and between whole block and random
formations.
J. Scoring formation: as depicted in the dive pool, a scoring formation is a formation which is
correctly completed and clearly presented either as a random formation or within a block,
and which, apart from the first formation after exit, must be preceded by a correctly

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completed and clearly presented total separation or inter, as appropriate. Scoring

formations need not be perfectly symmetrical, but they must be performed in a controlled
manner. Mirror images of random formations and whole blocks are permitted.
K. Infringement is one of the following:
• An incorrect or incomplete formation which is followed within working time by either a
total separation or an inter, whether correct or not.
• A correctly completed formation preceded by an incorrect inter or incorrect total
separation.
• A formation, inter or total separation not clearly presented.
L. Omission is one of the following:
• A formation or inter missing from the drawn sequence
• No clear intent to build the correct formations or inter is seen and another formation or
inter is presented and there is an advantage to the team resulting from the
substitutions.
7.1.2. Program
A. Number of jumps
The event totals eight (8) formation skydiving rounds, including the final round. A
minimum of one (1) round is required to validate the event.
B. Access to 3rd and 5th round
A team who scores less than a total of 8 points (6 for the female teams) after the second
round is not qualified for the third round. A team who scores less than a total of 25 points
(20 for the female teams) after the fourth round is not qualified for the fifth round.
The minimum number for entry to third and fifth round is the same as semi-final
(minimum 12/ 8).
C. Access to semi-final
After completion of six rounds, the best 50%, but at least 12 male and 8 female of the
remaining teams, will execute the semi-final.
D. Access to final
The best 50% of the remaining teams, but at least 6 male and 4 female teams, will
execute the final.
E. Draw of sequences
The Chief Judge will supervise the draw of the sequences. All the random formations and
the blocks, shown in 11.2.1. and 11.2.2., will be placed separately in two different
containers. A third separate container will be used to determine the block placement in
each round. This container consists of three sets of the numbers (1, 2 and 3). Each round
will be drawn so as to consist of five scoring formations. The first one is a star, the
following block and two random formations will be drawn after that the block placement in
that round is determined by the drawn from the third container. The following diagram
shows the three possibilities of the position of the block. The draw of sequences should
be made after the training jump.
star star star
random random
block 1
random
block 2
random
block 3
random random
Teams will be given not less than two hours knowledge of the results of the draw before
the FS competition starts.
F. Competitors are not allowed to use a wind tunnel (free fall simulator) after the draw has
been made.

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G. Separation after exit

It is not necessary to have separation before the initial star formation just after the exit.
H. Visibility of the formations
It is the responsibility of the team to clearly present the start of working time, correct
scoring formations, inters, and total separations to the cameraman and to the judges.
7.2.1. Altitude and working time
Jumps are executed from a minimum altitude of 3200 m above the ground level (working time
35sec). For meteorological reasons and with the consent of the CJ, the Meet Director may lower
the exit altitude and continue the competition starting the next round at 2800 m (working time 25
sec) or, if necessary, 2400 m ( working time 20 sec).
7.2.2. Video Recording
A. The event will be scored by means of "air-to-air" video equipment. Each team will provide
a freefall cameraman who will provide the video evidence required to judge each round.
B. For the purpose of these rules "freefall video equipment" will consist of the complete
video system(s) used to record the video evidence of the team's freefall performance,
including the camera(s) and video media).
All freefall video equipment must be able to deliver a High Definition 1080 type digital
signal with a minimum frame rate of 25 and maximum 50 frames per second, through a
memory card (minimum class 10). The videographer is responsible for ensuring the
compatibility of the freefall video equipment with the scoring system.
C. Immediately after each jump is completed, the freefall cameraman must deliver the
freefall video equipment, including the tape(s) used to record that jump at the designated
dubbing station. Only one video recording will be dubbed and judged. Secondary video
recording may only be used in NV situations.
D. A Video Controller will be appointed by the Chief Judge. He supervises the dubbing of the
recordings and may inspect a team's freefall video equipment to verify that it meets the
performance requirements. Inspections will be made at any time during the competition,
which do not interfere with a team's performance, as determined by the EJ. If any freefall
video equipment does not meet the performance requirements as determined by the
Video Controller, it will be deemed to be unusable for the competition.
E. If the Video Controller and the EJ determine that freefall video equipment has been
tampered with, the team will receive no points for all competition rounds involved with this
tampering.
7.2.3. Teams per aircraft pass
According to the weather conditions and the drop area the Meet Director with agreement of the
Chief Judge may decide to drop more than one team per aircraft pass.
7.2.4. Exit command
The exit commands relayed to the team in the aircraft by pilot, crew or judge will be: "STAND BY"
-"EXIT" for the first team of the pass.
7.2.5. Limitations
There are no limitations on the exit other than those imposed by the chief pilot for safety reasons.
7.3. SCORING- JUDGING
7.3.1. Number of Judges

Five judges will evaluate the performance of the teams. The Event Judge will appoint an
Observing Judge who is responsible for monitoring the flight direction and the exit point, and for
observing the wind conditions.
7.3.2. Judging
A. Determining the start of working time
Working time will start when the first team member leaves the aircraft, as determined by
the judging panel. If judges cannot determine the start of the working time, it will be taken
as the cameraman separates from the aircraft.

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B. Observing the jump

The judges may watch each jump twice at normal speed. Parts of or the entire jump may
be viewed in slow motion or at normal speed upon the request of two or more judges.
The last point in time will be determined with the use of freeze frame.
C. Marking the observations if using manual scoring
The judges will mark their observations during video replay of the jump on the score
sheet, including infringements, omissions of formations and/or intermediate requirements.
They will use the following signs:
Situation Sign
Correct Scoring Formation /
Infringement O
Omission X
NV situation NV
End of working time //
NV is used when formations, inters, or total separations are not visible on the screen due to
meteorological conditions or factors relating to cameraman’s video equipment that can not be
controlled.
7.3.3. Scoring
An approved electronic scoring system will be used to score each jump
A. Points:
A team will score one point for each scoring formation performed in the sequence within
the allotted working time of each round. Teams may continue scoring by continually
repeating the sequence.
B. A majority of judges must agree in the evaluation in order to:
• credit the scoring formation, or
• assign an omission, or
• determine an NV situation.
C. For each omission three points will be deducted. If both the inter and the second formation
in a block are omitted, this will be considered as only one omission. The minimum score
for any round is zero points.
D. If an infringement in the initial formation of a block is carried into the inter, this will be
considered as one infringement only, provided that the intent of the inter requirements for
the next formation is clearly presented and no other infringement occurs in the inter.
E. Absolute incorrect assessment
After viewings are completed, if the CJ, EJ or any judge on the panel considers that an
absolute incorrect assessment has occurred, and has been missed by the judges, they
will be asked to review the circumstance and if a majority of them agree that an absolute
incorrect assessment occurred, they will be allowed to change their evaluation.
F. Collection of score sheets
The score sheets of all judges must be collected immediately after the judges have
scored the jump, for collation by the scoring section. The results of the collation will be
checked by at least one judge.
G. Manual Scoring
In the event that Electronic Scoring cannot be used, it is possible to manually score the
jumps using Chronometers and Score Sheets. (see 7.3.2.C.)
7.4. REJUMPS
7.4.1. Picture quality (video recording)

The team is responsible for the picture quality and will not get a rejump if the performance is not
judgeable or if there are parts of the jump not on the video.

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Contact, or other means of interference, between competitors in a team and/or their freefall
cameraman will not be grounds for the team to request a rejump.
7.4.2. NV situation
If the video evidence is considered insufficient for judging purposes, the CJ, with the EJ, will
assess the video evidence and circumstances surrounding the occurrence to determine if the NV
criteria have been met (see 7.3.2.C ).
The team has the choice of accepting the score of the jump or making a rejump. The decision
must be made immediately after the rejump is offered.
If the criteria are not met, no rejump will be granted. If the NV criteria are/have been met, the CJ &
EJ will also assess the circumstances to determine if there has been an intentional abuse of the
rules by the team. If it is determined that an intentional abuse of the rules has occurred, no rejump
will be granted.
7.4.3. Weather conditions
Adverse weather conditions during a jump are no grounds for protest. However, a rejump may be
granted due to adverse weather conditions at the discretion of the Chief Judge and the Event
Judge.
7.5.1. Standings
Standings are obtained by adding the scores of the team on each of the jumps. The team with the
highest score will be "(year) World Military Parachuting Champion in formation skydiving".
7.5.2. Tie in FS
In case of a tie for first, second or third place, the teams concerned will execute supplementary
jumps, drawn according with 7.1.2.E until the tie is broken. If for weather or time reasons a jump
cannot be made, the following rules will be applied. In case of a further tie, the team having
obtained the best score in one round, then in another round and so on will be the winner. In case
of a still further tie, the teams will remain tied.
7.5.3. If one round is not completed by the end of the competition due to time or weather constraints,
but the competitors that have not jumped would not influence any podium classification (1st , 2nd,
3rd places), the round will be considered valid for the medal classification.
8. OVERALL
8.1. INDIVIDUAL OVERALL
A. Individual overall
The individual overall score is separated for men and women.
B. Individual Overall calculation
It is obtained by adding the final rankings in the individual accuracy and style events.
A new classification in accuracy will be calculated by eliminating competitors not taking
part in the style event and vice versa.
C. Overall winner
The competitor with the lowest score will be "(year) World Military Parachuting Champion
in Individual Overall ".
D. Eligibility for the Individual Overall
In order to participate in individual overall, a competitor must participate in both events.
E. Tie in individual overall
supplementary jumps until the tie is broken. If weather and technical conditions permit, the
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If weather or technical condition allow to do only one of the two events, jumps of this type
are to be done at the earlies opportunity until the tie is broken or competition time is over.
If due to weather or time constraints jumps cannot be made, the individual with the best
ranking in one event will be the winner, in case of a further tie the individual with the better
ranking in individual accuracy will be the winner, otherwise they will remain tied.
8.2. TEAM OVERALL
8.2.1. Team overall - calculation

It is obtained by adding the final rankings of a nation in all 3 events (considering the tie breaks for
the first three places). The final rankings of the four best competitors of a nation in style are added
separately in order to get national rankings (only style competitors in teams are considered for
this virtual ranking). Then the „team style“ ranking is added to the rankings in team accuracy and
formation skydiving.
Example:
style:
1st competitor ranks 4th place
2nd competitor ranks 9th place
3rd competitor ranks 11th place
4th competitor ranks 12th place
(5th competitor ranks 14th place)
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total 36 points, ranking 1st place
team overall
style 1 point
team accuracy 4 points
formation skydiving 5 points
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total 10 points, ranking 1st place in team overall
8.2.2. Team overall winner
The team with the lowest total of rankings in all three events will be "(year) World Military
Parachuting Champion in Team overall.
8.2.3. Teams/competitors not participating in all events

A. In order to classify all the complete teams present, teams not participating in one or two
events will receive the maximum ranking in these events; for an exception to this rule see
8.2.3.B.
B. The competitors who don’t participate in the Style Event receive the virtual score of 15.00
seconds as a score for the first round.
8.2.4. Tie in team overall
If there is a tie for first, second or third place, the teams concerned will execute supplementary
jumps until the tie is broken. If weather and technical conditions permit, the type of jumps is drawn
separately for each necessary tie break round. The draw is between team accuracy and formation
skydiving jump(s) (sequence determined by 7.1.2.E).
If weather or technical condition allow to do only one of the two events, jumps of this type are to
be done at the earlies opportunity until the tie is broken or competition time is over.
If for weather or time constraints jumps cannot be made, the team with the best ranking in one of
the three events will be the winner, in case of a further tie the team with the better ranking in team
accuracy will be the winner, otherwise they will remain tied.

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9. JUDGING
9.1.1. Annual judges list

The ISC publishes an annual list of FAI judges who have maintained current validity.
The CPC regularly publishes an additional list of judges, who have maintained current valid CISM
international qualification. The current CISM list is available on the CISM website.
9.1.2. Categories of CISM judges (see 9.4.)
The valid categories as indicated beside the judge's name are:
• Accuracy. (A)
• Style (S)
• Formation Skydiving (F)
A regional CISM license which marked with* does not qualify for judging at a WMPC. Such a
regional license does not qualify for the FAI judge’s nomination that may be done by the NAC or ISC.
9.1.3. Logbook
Each judge must keep a logbook, in which his judging activity is recorded. The logbook must
contain details of the number and type of jumps judged and details of any evaluation made.
9.2. PANEL OF JUDGES
9.2.1. Nomination and selection

A. Nomination of the CJ
The Chief Judge should not be a citizen or an employee of the organizing country. He is
nominated by the President of CPC at the latest six (6) months before the WMPC. The
organizing country shall appoint an Assistant Chief Judge, who in this function has no
voting rights.
B. Nomination of the Event Judges
The Chief Judge appoints the Event Judges as soon as possible and at the latest, just
after the final entry date
C. Judges
The panel of judges for each discipline are established during the preliminary judges
meeting from among the FAI or CISM judges of each country present.
D. Number of judges
At a championship, there must be a sufficient number of judges for all tasks described in
the current rules. A roster of duties will be established by the Event Judge.
E. Nominated judge qualification
The CPC has the right to request detailed qualifications of any nominated judge.
9.2.2. Identification
The members of the judging team will wear the clothing and identification supplied by the
organizer to indicate their function.
9.2.3. Replacements
If a judge who has been nominated is unable to attend, the Chief of Mission must notify the
organizer and must nominate another qualified judge as a replacement.
9.2.4. Incompetence and/or unacceptability
At a championship, the CPC upon proposal of the Chief Judge has the right to dismiss a judge
from the championship if his work is incompetent or unacceptable.

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9.3. DUTIES OF JUDGES
9.3.1. Chief Judge

A. General
The Chief Judge must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the conduct and
operations of an international competition and will serve as administrative head of the
panel of judges.
B. Distribution of tasks
The Chief Judge will distribute the tasks to the members of the panel of judges and
explain their function.
C. Drawing of lots
The Chief Judge will be present at the drawing of lots.
D. Judges Meetings
The panel of Judges will meet whenever the Chief Judge considers it necessary. It is
possible that a meeting for only one event is conducted by the EJ concerned.
Each judge present at the meeting is entitled to vote, with the exception of the Assistant
CJ. Decision will be made by a simple majority of all judges attending the meeting. In
case of a tie, the CJ will have the deciding vote.
E. Observation of Rules
During the entire championship the Chief Judge will ensure that the current rules are
complied with.
F. Working with the judges
The Chief Judge may take part in the work of the judges, if his other tasks permit.
G. Scores and Results
The Chief Judge will control the collation of the score sheets and will ensure prompt
publication of the results.
H. Verification of Judges qualifications
The Chief Judge will verify that each judge's qualifications, according to his logbook, are
in compliance with the current rules.
I. Delegation of duties
The Chief Judge has the right to delegate the above duties to his assistant or to an EJ.
J. Doubt on a Judge capabilities
If the Chief Judge considers that the CPC Judge test results or the abilities of a judge are
doubtful, he will prepare a report for the CPC.
9.3.2. Assistant Chief Judge
A. Taking over CJ duties
The Assistant Chief Judge will take over the duties of the Chief Judge, which are
delegated to him, including voting rights, when the latter is not present.
B. Preparation of the DZ
The Assistant Chief Judge, together with the Event Judges, will organize the preparation
and the arrangement of the drop zone, including any changes concerning the work of the
judges.
C. Equipment working order
The Assistant Chief Judge, together with the organizer, will personally ensure that all
equipment for the judges is in good working order.
9.3.3. Event Judge
A. General
The Event Judge is responsible for the technical direction of the judges assigned to the
event.

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B. Briefing the Judges

The Event Judge will brief the judges appointed for the event and detail the duties of
these judges.
C. Interruption of events
The Event Judge is responsible for the interruption of his event, if possible, in cooperation
with the Chief Judge.
D. Transmission of score sheets
The Event Judge is responsible for prompt transmission of the scoring sheets to the
scoring section.
9.3.4. Judges
A. Logbooks
The judges will present their logbooks to the CJ before the start of competition.
B. Performing judging duties
The judges will perform judging duties as directed by the Chief Judge and the Event
Judges.
C. Provision of information
The judges will not provide any person with results information until it is official. It is also
not allowed to provide any information how a decision was made within the panel of
judges (e.g. voting on split decisions).
D. Contacts among Judges
No contact of any kind will be made between judges until all judges have completed their
evaluation of the jump.
E. Judges and training judges must have their own muted digital chronometer (stopwatch)
which displays in seconds/hundreds of seconds and records and recalls not less than 75
laps (splits).
9.4. CISM JUDGE QUALIFICATION
9.4.1. Evaluation of the candidate

The candidate must pass the test given by CPC during WMPC or a CISM judge’s course. He
must achieve the evaluation that meets the standards given in chapter 9.5.
9.4.2. Language
The candidate should be fluent in English to be able to communicate to allow him to properly
understand instruction, participate fully in discussions among judges of the Panel of Judges and
adequately discuss all aspects of sport parachuting. If he cannot, he may be qualified for CISM
regional licenses only (* 9.1.2).
9.4.3. Current validity
To maintain current validity for a specific category, the judge must satisfy the following condition:
A. Accuracy Landing
Have judged at least one National and/or International Championship (in accuracy
landing with > 100 jumps) and achieved a satisfactory evaluation on CISM parachuting
regulations in the two preceding years (see chapter 9.5).
B. Style and Formation Skydiving
The judge must achieve a satisfactory evaluation given by CPC at a WMPC or CISM
judge’s course within the two preceding years (see chapter 9.5).
9.4.4. Qualification recognized by FAI
In the Sporting Code-Section 5 - chapter 6.3. the ISC of FAI recognized the qualification of the
CISM International Judges: "For ST and AL ratings, CISM International Judges with a valid rating
are considered to have met all the requirements necessary for inclusion in the ISC list of FAI
Parachuting Judges and a NAC may include their names on the nomination list 6.3.2.”

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9.5. JUDGES: QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
9.5.1. Knowledge of rules

The evaluation in all disciplines will include knowledge of CISM and FAI Parachuting Regulations.
9.5.2. Evaluation in Style and FS
The evaluation in Style and Formation Skydiving is made using pre-recorded videos. An approved
score for the jumps must have been made and agreed after discussion by an experienced panel
of judges appointed by CPC. The approved score makes allowance for judgement decisions. It
may for example in the style event, be a range of angles, which may include zero, as a penalty. In
Formation Skydiving it may include the case where correct or incorrect would both be acceptable
assessments of particular formation or separation. The approved score is not the collated score of
the judges being evaluated and may differ from the official results.
9.5.3. Satisfactory evaluation in the various disciplines
A. Regulations:
90% of the questions must be answered correctly.
B. Style & FS:
The evaluation is made using a minimum of 30 jumps. At least 90% of the assessments
must agree with the approved score, and in FS in addition 80% of absolute infringements
must agree with the approved score (100% are all the assessments where the agreement
is possible i.e. for 30 style jumps: 450 penalties and for 30 FS jumps all formations added
(e.g. 400 including 35 absolute infringements).

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10. C.I.S.M. RECORDS

If the conditions exist at the end of the competition that a new record for accuracy can be set,
then the team or the individual will be permitted to continue to jump for the new record (with the
limitation set in chapter 3.4.). CISM records will be established only during official CISM
competitions in male, female and male/ female junior categories.
10.2. INDIVIDUAL ACCURACY
The record performance of individual accuracy will be the number of consecutive landings
scoring 0 cm plus the distance in cm of the following landing.
10.3. TEAM ACCURACY
The record performance of team accuracy will be the number of consecutive landings of the
team (all five competitors) scoring 0 cm plus the distance in cm of the following landing.
10.4. STYLE
The record performance of style will be the final time for one program including penalties. Only
competition jumps will be considered.
10.5. FORMATION SKYDIVING
The record performance for the longest sequence will be the number of formations completed in
accordance with these rules. Only competition jumps will be considered.
10.6. DOPING CONTROLS
If a record is established after the anti-doping tests were carried out, not enough doping tests
were provided or the tests were not organized for any other reason, the record can be declared
valid. CISM Regulations Art 8.36 C. does not apply for CISM parachuting records and neither
for records established under International Federation Regulations (FAI )
Anti doping procedures are described in CISM regulations chapter IX.

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11. ANNEXES
11.1. STYLE SCORE SHEET
Not necessary for competitions, used only for judges’ evaluation

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11.2. FORMATION SKYDIVING
11.2.1. Random Formations

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11.2.2. Blocks

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11.2.3. Definition of Symbols
Indicates the direction of turn by the sub-group:
Indicates turn by the sub-group in either

direction:
Indicates clarification of intent:
Visualization for grip positions:
ARM:
LEG

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11.2.4. Formation Skydiving Score Sheet

Round: ............... Team# :................ Judge:...................... Remarks:........................
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Collation Scoresheet
Team#:....................... Team:............................................ Score
Round:....................... Remarks:....................................................

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11.3. FORMS
• PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT – 11.3.1
• FINAL ENTRY – 11.3.2
• COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION – 11.3.3
• COMMITMENT OF THE CHIEF OF MISSION – 11.3.4
• TRAVEL DETAILS - 11.3.5.

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11.3.1. Preliminary agreement
……. World Military Parachuting Championship
PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT
To be returned before ……….day/month/year:
Address + contacts of the Organizing Committee
with copy to : - President of CISM Parachuting Committee [email protected]
NATION :
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
Officials Athletes CSC only Referees Total

(max. 3) (max. 13) member (1) (min. 1)
Men
Women
Total
NAME OF QUALIFIED JUDGE:

(mandatory, a form without a judge is not valid) ..............................................
TYPE OF JUDGE’S LICENSE (ASF/ CISM and/or FAI cat1 )

...............................................
MEANS OF TRANSPORT: ____________________________
DATE:________________ __________________________________
SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION
RANK/NAME:
_____________________________
Rank/Name
Your Phone
Contact Fax
E-Mail

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11.3.2. Final entry

..... World Military Parachuting Championship
FINAL ENTRY
To be returned before day/month/year:

NATION :
FLIGHT Nr
PLACE DATE TRAIN Nr TIME
BUS Nr
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
Note: if some travel details are missing or the delegation is not arriving together, the Final Entry
form needs to be submitted in time with date of arrival and means of transport. Flight# can be sent
to the OC with Annex 3 in a separate message.
MEANS OF TRANSPORT:
______________________
DATE:________________ ______________________________
RANK/NAME: __________________________
Rank/Name
Your Phone
Contact Fax
E-Mail

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11.3.3. Composition of the mission

ANNEX 1 to Final Entry
FINAL ENTRY - COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION

To be returned before …….. day/month/year:
NATION :
Year of birth for athletes only
sex Surname (family participation
# Function Rank Given name YOB in
M/F name)
1. Chief of Mission
Formation
2. Teamleader
Accuracy
3. Judge
Style
4. Coach
Competitors:
5. freefall
x
cameraman*
6. M
7. M
Male athlete
8. (in jump order team M
9. accuracy) M
10. M
11. F
12. F
Female athlete
13. (in jump order team F
14. accuracy) F
15. F
16. additional
17. Junior athlete (M/F)
18. Additional person

e.g. CPC Member**
*CISM Parachuting rules 3.3.1.D applies ** needs PCSC approval
In strict compliance with applicable CISM Reg. 7.23, I, the undersigned Chief of Delegation, hereby
officially confirm that all athletes representing my nation in the CISM event are on active duty in my
nation’s Armed Forces. I understand that sanctions may be imposed against my nation, my mission,
my team, individual athletes, or myself for violation of this provision (CISM Reg. 1.12)
DATE:________________ :____________________________
RANK/NAME: __________________________

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11.3.4. Commitment by the Chief of Mission

ANNEX 2 to Final Entry
The undersigned Chief of Mission of
NATION :
Note: This form is to be signed by the Chief of Mission, it can also be signed after arrival
The undersigned, Chief of Mission declare that he has read the Article 7.32.
and 8.17 of the CISM Regulations and moreover understood the following
prescriptions:
Art. 7.32 A. Chief of Mission
1. Chiefs of Mission shall be familiar with CISM regulations.
2. Missions must not only participate or be present at sports events, they
are also required to participate in information conferences on CISM,
study days, commemorative and cultural events and ceremonies
organized by the host nation.
B. Conduct of a Mission
1. The Chief of Mission is responsible for the behavior of his team in
sports and general discipline. He shall ensure that members of his
Mission respect the rules and directives prescribed by CISM and
organizers of the championship. The respect of schedules is particularly
important as they form the basis for the effective conduct of competitions
and ceremonies.
2. The Chief of Mission shall also enforce the rules concerning behavior
and dress during the ceremonies. He plays an important role in
promoting the CISM spirit among his mission, a spirit represented by
friendly attitude towards other missions, courtesy towards organizers and
fair-play in competition.
Art. 8.17 RULES OF STAY

B. Military uniforms
1. Unless otherwise approved by the Official CISM Representative, all
participants shall wear military uniform during official ceremonies such as
the opening and closing ceremonies and medal-awarding ceremonies.
Individuals without proper uniform will not be allowed to participate in the
championship
2. … Displaying the national flag on the podium by the recipient (athlete
or team) at a medal awarding ceremony is forbidden. Individuals failing
to respect these prescriptions shall not receive their medal(s) during the
official ceremonies.
C. Forbidden actions
1. In conformity with the statutes and traditions of CISM, any political or
religious propaganda during a CISM event, in particular the
dissemination of documents, pictures, brochures, reviews, etc. is strictly
forbidden.
DATE:________________ :_____________________________
SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF MISSION
RANK/NAME: __________________________

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11.3.5. Annex 3 to final entry – travel details

..... ANNEX 3 to Final Entry
FINAL ENTRY TRAVEL DETAILS

To be returned/amended as soon as possible (if not already done with Final Entry)
NATION :
Number FLIGHT Nr TIME

Means of
of pax PLACE DATE TRAIN Nr
transport BUS Nr
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
If the whole mission is not travelling together, specify role 1-18 from Annex 1 for different arrival
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
Note: if some travel details are missing, the Final Entry form needs to be submitted in time with date of
arrival and means of transport. Flight# can be sent to the OC in separate messages.
DATE:________________ ______________________________
RANK/NAME: __________________________

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11.4. C.P.C. MEMBERS
The list of CPC members, including duties, addresses and phone numbers, is
published regularly by the CPC and can be downloaded at CISM website.
11.5. C.I.S.M. PARACHUTING RECORDS
The list of the CISM Parachuting records is published regularly by the CPC and can
be downloaded at CISM website.
11.6. RESULTS OF C.I.S.M. CHAMPIONSHIPS
The list of the official results of the past Parachuting Military World Championships
can be downloaded at CISM website.
all documents 11.4 – 11.6 can also be requested from CISM Parachuting
Committee [email protected]

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PRESENTATION OF PARACHUTING IN C.I.S.M.

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1.1.2. CISM regulations

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1.2.1. Events detailed in the rules

1.2.3. Official CISM medals

1.2.4. Events not detailed in the rules

1.3.1. Participation-military status (CISM Reg. 7.23)

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1.4. DOPING CONTROL (CISM Reg chapter IX)

1.5. PARACHUTES, CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

1.5.1. Execution of jumps

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1.5.5. Accepted shape of the shoe

1.5.6. Equipment problems

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2.2. CHAMPIONSHIP AUTHORITIES

2.2.1. Meet Director

2.3. PANEL OF JUDGES

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3.2.1. Judging equipment

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3.3.1. Composition of a mission

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3.4. PROGRAM OF STAY

3.4.1. Duration of championship

3.4.3. Changes to the program

3.5. COMPETITION MANAGEMENT

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3.5.5. Team captains

3.6.1. Completion of the championship

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4.2. EXECUTION OF JUMPS

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D. Data recorded by the Anemometer

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4.2.11. Aircraft jump run

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C. Posting of the scores and unofficial results

4.3. PROTESTS AND APPEALS

A Judge’s assessment cannot be protested.

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D. Repositioning of the AMD

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5.2. EXECUTION OF JUMPS

5.3. SCORING - JUDGING

5.3.2. Team score for each jump

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5.3.5. Landing point decision

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