Rappelling / Fast Rope Insertion (5 Days)

This course is designed to meet the needs of agencies with high angle rappelling capability and to teach students to safely and effectively utilize fast rope insertion systems. Emphasis is placed on tactical rappel operations for hostage rescue, dynamic entry and port / cover operations along with static tower training and rotary wing platforms if available. At the conclusion of this course students will have a working knowledge of tactical considerations for rappel operations, fast rope operations, safety checks, and air frame rigging procedures. Additional training can be provided for tactical building climbing, assault ladder operations for elevated entry points and *explosive breaching (window specific). Additional training is also available to key leaders for fast rope master duties.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Tactical Anchor Systems
  • Improvised Anchor Systems
  • Individual and Anchor Safety Inspections
  • Breach Point Procedures – Window Specific
  • Static Tower Training
  • Individual Fast Rope Techniques (Day and Night)
  • Individual and Equipment Safety Checks
  • Actions within Aircraft Procedures
  • Aircrew and Air Mobility Briefing

*NOTE: Explosive breaching conducted only as MTT with agency supplied explosives

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