The Georgia Army National Guard Safety Office hosted its 11th annual Joint Parachute Operations Mishap Prevention Orientation Course (POMPOC) from April 28 to May 2, 2025, at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, and the Plantation Airpark in Sylvania, Georgia.
POMPOC is a vital two-week training initiative designed to improve safety standards and proficiency among airborne personnel, riggers, jumpmasters, safety officers, and commanders from the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard units. This year was also the first year where international partners participated, including service members from Italy and the Czech Republic. The course provides a forum for discussing developing trends, procedures, and equipment, and...
U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force personnel attend the Joint Parachute Operational Mishap Preventative Orientation Course Enhanced (POMPOC-E) April 28 - May 2, 2025, at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah, Georgia and the Plantation Airpark, Sylvania, Georgia. The course, hosted by the Georgia Army National Guard State Safety Office, trained airborne personnel, riggers, jumpmasters, safety officers, and commanders from U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S. Army and Air National Guard units on safely conducting airborne operations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Nia Thompson)
