Part C Rappelling
Rappelling and down climbing are both means of descending the choice is based on mission, situation, equipment, terrain available anchors , weather, number of troops involved, and time and equipment available. The technique of rappelling involves the quick descent of a climber and the retrieval of the rope from the bottom. The selection of the rappel point depends on factors such as mission, cover, route, anchor points, and edge composition loose or jagged rocks . The anchor point should be...
Part B Climate
The physiology and pathology of the human body is affected by the mountain climate. The human body is sensitive to weather change and differing climates. Analysis of mountain weather and how it is affected by mountain terrain shows that weather changes are subject to patterns but are less obvious in mountainous terrain than other areas. Conditions greatly change with altitude, latitude, and exposure to atmospheric winds and air masses. Mountain weather can be extremely erratic within a short...
l EQUAM KKOT
The process of tying the knot involves a four-step procedure STEP 1 - Holding one working end in each hand, place the working end in the right hand over the one in the left hand. STEP 2 - Pull it under and back over the top of the rope in the left hand. STEP 3 - Place the working end in the left hand over the one in the right hand and repeat STEP 2. STEP 4 - Dress the knot down and secure it with an overhand knot on each side of the square knot. Checkpoints. There are two interlocking bights....
Part A Climbing Ropes And Types Of Knots
No one rope is ideal for all applications. The commander must determine the situation in which ropes may be used such as urban, rock, ice, climbing, rappelling, rope installations and in what type of terrain and climate. Rope selection is affected by the following factors Fall factor measures the severity of a fall. This is calculated by dividing the length of a fall by the amount of rope paid out at the belay point. The higher the fall factor, the greater the amount of force generated. Rope...
Part D Types Of Pitons And Piton Hammers
A piton is a metal pin that is hammered into a crack in the rock. It is described by its thickness, design, and length and provides a secure anchor for a rope that may be attached by a snaplink Figure 2-38 . There are four configurations used by the U.S. Army. They are the vertical, horizontal, wafer, and angle, which are made of either malleable or hardened steel, and alloys. The strength of the piton is determined more by its placement rather than its rated tensile strength. There are two...
Grading And Certification Instructions
Examination This subcourse has a multiple-choice test covering the material contained in the three lessons. After studying the lessons and working through the practice exercises, complete the examination. A score of 70 or above is passing. Six credit hours will be awarded for successful completion of this examination. When used in this publication he, him, his, and men represent both the masculine and feminine genders, unless otherwise stated.