A LOT OF EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL. THERE ARE VARIOUS PARACHUTE SIZES THAT ARE UTILIZED FOR VARIOUS STAGES OF TRAINING. 490 STUDENTS JUMP WITH A 300 SQUARE FOOT CANOPY. WINGS OF GREEN UPGRADERS USE A 280 SQUARE FOOT CANOPY, WHILE THE WINGS OF BLUE CADETS USE CANOPIES OF