Who is the approval authority for temporary jump status that will not exceed 365 days in a 24-month period?

• A. MMC/A3 Major Military Command
• B. Chief of Staff of the Air Force
• C. Air Force Personnel Center
• D. Base Commander

Answer: (A)

The authority to grant temporary jump status for up to 365 days within a 24-month period rests with the Major Military Command's A3 (Operations/Plans/Training). This level of command has the scope to centrally manage and standardize parachuting approvals across bases, ensuring safety and consistency across the command. Base commanders handle day-to-day operations, but long-duration jump approvals require cross-base coordination and oversight that MMC/A3 provides. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force sets broad policy, not the specific permission for this duration, and the Air Force Personnel Center handles personnel actions rather than operational waivers. In short, MMC/A3 is the correct approving authority.