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Jay Stokes Biography
NAME: Willard L. "Jay" Stokes
RANK: CW-4(Retired)
TIME IN US ARMY: 24 years
EDUCATION: MA in International Relations from Webster University
and
MA in Security Management from Webster University
Currently enrolled with North Central University, Doctoral Program in Educational
Leadership
1. Military ratings include: Static Line Jumpmaster,
MFF Parachutist, MFF Jumpmaster, MFF Instructor (MFFI-120), Military Tandem
Master Examiner, Video Instructor, and MC-5 Static Line Ram Air Parachute
System and Oxygen Systems technician for both types of equipment manufactured
in the U. S. Retired from active duty as the Military Freefall School Safety
and Training Officer, (assigned 14 Dec 92 - 15 Dec 97) where my duty responsibilities
were:
Safety officer for the Military Freefall School
and officer-in-charge of an Advanced Skills Detachment consisting of all
aspects of high-risk military freefall (MFF) airborne operations. Ensured
safe conduct of student training jumps including night, oxygen, standoff,
Tandem, MC-5 and aerial delivery during all weather conditions. Assisted
in evaluating training and doctrine and reported current trends in MFF training.
Represented the commander, USAJFKSWCS and USSOCOM through training assistance
teams in all MFF issues. Advised and assisted in the planning, developing,
updating lesson materials, and conducting performance oriented training/instruction
to ensure the highest standards were met.
2. Civilian ratings include: USPA National Director
and Vice President, PRO Demonstration Jumper, Advanced Instructor Course
Director, Static Line Instructor/Examiner and Course Director, Accelerated
Freefall Instructor/Examiner and Course Director, Instructor Assisted Deployment
Instructor/Examiner and Course Director, USPA Coach Course Director, Skydive
Universtiy Coach Course Director, USPA Tandem Course Director, and Tandem
Examiner for all four U.S. made Tandem systems. FAA Master Rigger, Designated
Parachute Rigger Examiner, and private pilot.
Certification Unlimited
History
| COURSE |
LOCATION |
WHEN |
| Static Line Parachute Demonstration and Training |
Katmandu, Nepal |
May 98 |
| Military Tandem Master Training and Certification
for U.S.M.C. |
Quantico, VA |
Jul 98 |
| Parachute Demonstration Jumper Training Selected Saudi Land Forces |
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia |
Nov 98 to Jan 99 |
| Military Freefall Instructor Augmentation at
the Military Freefall School |
Yuma Proving Ground, AZ |
Mar 99 to Sep 99 |
| Military Tandem Master Training and Certification |
Santiago, Chile |
Nov 99 |
| Parachutist High Altitude Oxygen System and
Oxygen Console (PHAOS/OXCON) Technician Training |
Botswana |
Apr 00 to May 00 |
| Military Freefall Parachutist and Oxygen Training |
Ankara, Turkey |
Jul 00 |
| Mach III Alpha Capability Demonstration |
Mexico City, Mexico |
Feb 01 |
| Para Point and MT-1Z Rigging and Employment Training |
Ankara, Turkey |
Apr 01 to May 01 |
| Mach IIIA Equipment Familiarization Training |
Agra, India |
May 02 |
| T-10C Packing and Maintenance Training (Airborne Brigade) |
Mexico City, Mexico |
Dec 02 |
| Canopy Inspection and Assistance to the Fuerzas
Espesiales de Golfo |
Tuxpan, Mexico |
Oct 03 |
| Mach IIIA System Inspection, Assembly, and Rigging |
Tel Nof, Israel |
Jan 04 |
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For further information, course schedule or course
registration please contact Jay Stokes at (580)595-2190 or email mostjumps@aol.com.
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