Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
8P Competitive Parachutist
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Overview
The Competitive Parachutist specialty identifies TDA positions on the U.S. Army Parachute Team that require soldiers qualified as Army competitive parachutists. Qualification as an Army competitive parachutist is the stated requirement for these positions.
Notes & Sources
- 8P (Competitive Parachutist) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Infantry School), effective 2001-10, not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies TDA positions in the U.S." Award requirement: "Must be certified by the Cdr, U.S." Restrictions: "For use with any MOS in grades SGT and above." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI 8P Competitive Parachutist
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: 8P (Eff 200110)', lines 2335-2342
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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