A soldier that has gone through Airborne School, and has jumped one time for each letter in the term "Airborne
Paratrooper." After these 19 jumps, one can consider themselves a novice
paratrooper that has earned the partial respect of seasoned
vets.
Many people go through the school and never jump again. Refer to the term "
five jump chump"
SPC Johnson: "Get out of here leg! Right, Williams? Stupid legs."
SPC Williams: "How many jumps do you have?"
SPC Johnson: "5. I did Airborne School and now I'm a
paratrooper."
SPC Williams: "You're not a paratrooper. You 5 jump
chumps always act like heroes."