Paratrooper

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."

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