[ Min BODY POSITION
a. The climber should climb with his body in balance by keeping his weight centered over and between his feet. Don't hug the rock. Don't over extend and become spread-eagled. While climbing, keep in mind the acronym CASHWORTH for proper body position and movement. S - Stand upright, on flexed joints. H - Hands kept low handholds should be waist to shoulder high. W - Watch your feet. O - On three points of contact. R - Rhythmic movement. T - Think ahead. H - Heels kept low, lower than the toes....
Min USE OF THE GRAPNEL
A five point grapnel can be useful in steep earth climbing. With its twenty feet of knotted cord, it provides handholds where there may otherwise be none. Short, sheer faces and overhangs have fewer holds, thus providing ideal situations for grapnel use. d To use the grapnel, the climber unwinds his grapnel line, secures it to himself, then throws it above himself over a ledge, cliff edge, or other near horizontal feature. Care must be taken to throw it to one side or the other so that if it...
PRACTICE Rql
a. Students will practice establishing Alternative belays. PROVIDE HELP a. Instructors will assist the students when necessary. OPPORTUNITY FOR QUESTIONS 1 QUESTIONS FROM THE CLASS 2I QUESTIONS TO THE CLASS Q What are three alternative methods to belay H During this period of instruction we have discussed the various alternative methods of belays and anchorsI 3 Those of you with IRF's please fill them out and turn them in to the instructor. We will now take a short break.
Evaluation 1
a. SML - You will be tested later in the course by written and performance evaluations on b. SMO - You will be evaluated by an oral exam and a performance exam on T- 11. TRANSITION Are there any questions over the purpose, learning objectives, how the class will be taught, or how you will be evaluated Any disabled Marine requiring Casevac must be treated with basic first aid, along with considerations in conducting the actual evacuation properly. 1. 5 Min GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The general...
Info Kcv
Body Belay Method. The body belay is used as a convenient and quick belay when ascending and descending moderate terrain with experienced troops. Since friction burns are a real danger, the arms must be covered and gloves should be worn. This method can be used in both the standing or sitting stance. The following techniques apply for the body belay 1 The belayer should position himself so that his legs are braced straight into the direction of pull. 2 Place the rope around the belayer's back...
INTRODUCTION Min Ypm
1. GAIN ATTENTION. Image yourself as a patrol leader conducting a patrol in a mountainous environment. You have a thirteen man patrol, who all have sling ropes, carabiners, and the squad has two 165' static ropes. Your patrol comes up to a swift moving stream, which cannot be crossed by foot and is 100' wide. The rope will reach across, but sags in the water endangering Marines by drowning. The rope must be tightened to keep the Marines out of the water and aid in the crossing. This class will...
Min RETRIEVING THE ONE ROPE BRIDGE
9 Before the bridge NCO sends the last Marine to cross, they must make the bridge retrievable. b The first step is to break down the mechanical advantage, ensuring the braking knot is set before doing so. The system will be broken down until the bridging line is attached only to the brake knot. 9 They will now take the rope around to the back of the anchor, and tie a slip figure 8, with the loop of the slip 8, take it and attach it to the bridging line just in back of the braking knot with a...
Bibliography Of References
a. TC 90-6-1, Military Mountaineering b. USMC Battle Skills Training Book c. Mountaineering, The Freedom of the Hills, 6th Edition, The Mountaineers, Seattle WA 1996. d. MCRP 3-35.1, Commander's Guide to Cold Weather Operations e. MCRP 3-35.1A, Small Unit Leader's Guide to Cold Weather Operations f. MCRP 3-35.2B Military Mountaineering g. MCWP 3-35.2, Mountain Operations h. The Royal Marine's Mountain and Arctic Warfare Handbook, 1972 Marine Assault Climber's Kit a. Marine Corps Stocklist,...
g EVALUATION Myj
a MLC - You will be tested later in the course by written and performance evaluations on this period of instruction. b ACC - You will be tested later in the course by written on this period of instruction and by performance evaluations during the cliff assault. d SMO - You will be tested by a verbal and performance evaluation on T- 11. TRANSITION Are there any questions over the purpose, learning objectives, how the class will be taught, or how you will be evaluated First, let's discuss why...
Info Xqf
Q. 5 Min GENERAL. Placing protection is the skill of establishing points of protection along the route by using natural features or by lodging artificial devices in the rock. The leader clips the rope through each piece of protection, while the belayer at the bottom of the pitch waits in position to hold the leader if he should fall. This technique makes lead climbing safely possible. Since carabiners are used in all protection placements, the novice should learn some general principles as for...
Info Uqp
a How severe is the injury involved Q What's the location of the injured climber i.e. less then half the distance of the rope or more then half the distance of the rope d Do you have enough gear to conduct the rescue 9 Can the other climbing teams in the area assist you in the rescue f. How familiar are the climbers with the rescue techniques NOTE The answers to the above questions will determine which method should be used to rescue the climber. TRANSITION Now that we have discussed the...
Q Min ESTABLISHING A BELAY STANCE FROM THE TOP
a The belayer will establish a sitting belay stance on the cliff head by Constructing a suitable anchor with the standing end of the rope. HWith the direction of pull away from the anchor, tie a directional figure 8 loop near enough to the cliff's edge so that the climber can be observed, if possible. BfiTying a swammi Wrap around oneself, clip a locking carabiner through all the rear wraps and clip a large locking carabiner through all the front wraps. HSecure the rear locking carabiner into...
Min DANGERS TO BE AVOIDED WHEN SELECTING A ROUTE
a. Wet or Icy Rock. These impediments can make an otherwise easy route almost impassable. b Rocks overgrown with moss, lichen, or grass. These areas can be very treacherous when wet or dry. 9 Tufts of grass and small bushes growing from loosely packed soil. These normally appear firm, but can give way suddenly when they are pulled or stepped on. d Gullies that are subject to rock fall. If you have to use a gully that has evidence of rock fall in it, then try to stay to the sides. e. The most...
Min WEARING OF THE SIT HARNESS
9 First, disconnect the fastex buckle at the rear of the harness. g Hold the harness in front of you, put your feet through the leg loops ensuring that the buckles on the leg loops are outboard, on your thighs. 9 Fasten the waist belt into the buckle, ensuring that it is a tight but comfortable fit. You must ensure that the waist belt is threaded back through the buckle, this action locks the waist belt to the buckle. Failure to do this will cause the waist belt to slip through the buckle when...
INTRODUCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Vom
Q TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES. In a summer mountainous environment, conduct bridging, in accordance with the references. 2 ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES SML and ACC HWithout the aid of references, list in writing the criteria for site selection for a one-rope bridge, in accordance with the reference s . HWithout the aid of references, given a MAC Kit, and a simulated or actual obstacle, construct a one rope bridge, in a specified time limit and in accordance with the references. In a summer...
Q Min SITE SELECTION
9 The two criteria for site selection for a one-rope bridge are The anchors must be close enough for the 150 foot coil to reach both near side and far side anchors. Keep in mind that it will take approximately 1 3 of the 150 foot rope for tightening and anchoring of the bridge. 2 5 Min DISTANCE ESTIMATION. The follow methods can be used to determine the distance between anchor points Azimuth Method. Shoot an azimuth to a point on the far side of the intended obstacle to cross. Then move LEFT or...
g EVALUATION 1
a MLC - You will be tested later in the course by written and performance evaluations on this period of instruction. g ACC - You will be tested later in the course by written and performance evaluations on this period of instruction. Q SMO - You will be evaluated by an oral and performance evaluation later on. TRANSITION Are there any questions on the learning objectives, how I will be presenting this period of instruction, or how and when you will be evaluated. Let's now discuss the two types...
EVALUATION Vho
H SML - You will be tested by written and performance evaluation. g ACC - You will be tested by a written exam and performance evaluation throughout the course. TRANSITION Are there any questions over the purpose, learning objectives, how the class will be taught, or how you will be evaluated During this period of instruction we will cover the nomenclature of the SIT harness, the wearing of the harness, tying into a rope, and care and maintenance. Let's first go over nomenclature of the sit...
Min CONSIDERATIONS FOR PARTY CLIMBING
3 A two man climbing team is faster than a three-man team is. b The strongest climber of a team always takes the hardest pitch. 9 Climbers will tie into their harnesses with a retrace figure-of-eight they will not untie until they are off the climb, 10 ft back away from the cliff edge, or secured to an anchor point. d. As you climb you must use the correct climbing commands to prevent confusion. 3 Where possible, the leader should use natural anchors for protection. 9 The leader must not climb...
Min ESTABLISHING A BELAY STANCE FROM THE BOTTOM
g Belaying from the bottom is commonly referred to as a Yo-Yo or Sling Shot belay. This system can be constructed for either a direct or indirect belay. TRANSITION Are there any questions concerning the establishment of a bottom belay stance for a top rope Let's discuss the climber's responsibilities.
Info Xkp
2 Without the aid of references, describe in writing the technique used to lower a pilot from a tree in accordance with the references. 5. EVALUATION. You will be tested on this period of instruction by written and performance TRANSITION Now that we know what to expect and what the class is about let's talk about a pilot TRAP. 1. 5 Min TRAP. The Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel TRAP is an ACE mission similar to Combat Search and Recovery CSAR . The main difference is the recovery of...
EVALUATION Qqw
a MLC - You will be evaluated later in this course by written and performance examination. b ACC - You will be tested later in the course by written on this period of instruction and by performance evaluations during the cliff assault. Q SMO - You will be tested by a verbal examination and also by a practical application method. TRANSITION Are there any questions over the purpose, learning objectives, how the class will be taught, or how you will be evaluated We will start by discussing the...
Min INSPECTION OF ROPE
All ropes have to be inspected before, during, and after all operations. Kernmantle rope is harder to inspect than a laid rope. I.e. green line. The Assault Climber must know what to look and feel for when inspecting a rope. Any of the below listed deficiencies can warrant the retirement of a rope. xcessive Fraying. Indicates broken sheath bundles or PIC breakage. xposed Core Fibers. Indicates severe sheath damage. When you can see the inner core fibers Uniformity of Diameter Size. May indicate...
EVALUATION Bfz
a SML - You will be tested by a written examination and a performance evaluation. a ACC - You will be tested by a written examination and a performance evaluation. TRANSITION Are there any questions over the purpose, learning objectives, how the class will be taught, or how you will be evaluated Let's take a look at belaying concepts Q 5 Min THE CONCEPT OF BELAYING . Belaying is the procedure by which the belayer, also known as the 2 climber, manages the rope that is tied to the lead climber,...
Min NYLON WEBBING
a. The type of nylon webbing available is tubular. Tubular nylon webbing is very strong and flexible. All rules that apply to nylon rope apply to tubular nylon webbing. The size of nylon webbing used is 1 1 inch tubular nylon. Tensile strength approximately 4,000 - 4,500 lbs., depending on the manufacturer. b. Pre-sewn Spectra Runners. Tensile strength approximately 5,500 lbs. NOTE These are minimum strengths. Some manufactures make even stronger webbing. TRANSITION We have just discussed...
Min TERMS USED IN ROPE WORK
a Bight. A simple bend in the rope in which the rope does not cross itself. b Loop. A simple bend in the rope in which the rope does cross itself. d Half Hitch. A loop which runs around an object in such a manner as to bind on itself. d Standing End. The part of the rope which is anchored and cannot be used, also called the static end. e. Running End. The free end of the rope which can be used. f. Lay. The same as the twist of the rope. Applies only to hawser laid ropes, such as manila....
Min CONSTRUCTION OF THE RATIO SYSTEMS
a. Construction of a 1 1 ratio system 1 Attach the pulley to a suitable anchor point. 2 Anchor one end of the rope to the load. 3 Run the other end of the rope through the pulley. 4 To equalize the load, pull the rope until there is tension on the system. If the load weighs 100 lbs., theoretically it should only take 100 lbs. of force to lift the load, but due to friction it may require 110 lbs. of force to equalize the load. To lift the load one foot, you will have to pull the rope one foot. 5...
Loading The Petzl Grigri
4 Piton Carabiner Method. Not all pitons can be used for this technique due to some pitons being designed with sharp edges. Shallow angle pitons Place a locking carabiner into the hard point on a harness. b Clip another carabiner with a piton attached through its eyelet to the other carabiner already attached to the hard point. B Take a bight of the rope through the outer carabiner. d Place the piton beneath the bight so its pointed end rests on the opposite side of the carabiner it is...
Min MOUNTAINEERING KNOTS
1 Square Knot. Used to tie ends of two ropes of equal diameter together. It should be secured by overhand knots on both sides of the square knot. Double Fisherman's Knot. It is a self-locking knot used for tying two ropes of equal diameter together. It can be tightened beyond untying. Water Tape Knot. Used to secure webbing or tape runners. It is constructed by tying an overhand knot without twists in one end of the tape, and threading the other end of the tape through the knot from the...