In order to enter these elite military schools, the individual must meet the following standards: The three Jumpmaster schools are each roughly three weeks in length and consist of six key examinations:[4] Students are expected to come prepared for class and to spend the time required to learn the material presented throughout each day.

Generally speaking, it takes a potential jumpmaster at least two attempts to pass the course (less than 30% of attendees earn a first time Go).

Upon completion of the course new jumpmasters are expected to report to their units with a thorough understanding of the basic skills presented in class.

The student who graduates the jumpmaster course with the highest standing receives the Harry "Tug" Wilson Award.

This award is named after Warrant Officer Harry "Tug" Wilson, the U.S. Army's most experienced airborne jumper during World War II, who served in an instrumental position within the Army's elite Parachute Test Platoon, testing multiple new parachute systems under a variety of conditions.