Why not privatise all para training? Once aforementioned soldier is on the ground then it's a new ball game, but the art of stepping out, retardation, steering and arrival is the same wherever you are? Once on the ground then the black and green death machine springs into action, whereas your civvy sports jumper goes to the bar. A few qualifing jumps off the ramp or via the para doors, fair enough, but could alot be done outwith the military? Many people learn to drive in the military via a civvy instructor first, followed by role/kit specific training after. Could the same be applied to para training?