TC 21-24 Rappelling.pdf

*TC 21-24

TRAINING CIRCULAR

HEADQUARTERS

No. 21-24

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WASHINGTON, DC, 10 September 1997

RAPPELLING

CONTENTS

Page

Preface ......................................................................................................................................vii

CHAPTER 1. TOWER RAPPELLING

Section

I. Personnel....................................................................................................... 1-2

1-1. Rappel Master ..................................................................................... 1-2

1-2. Rappel Safety Officer.......................................................................... 1-3

1-3. Rappel Lane NCO ............................................................................... 1-3

1-4. Rappeller............................................................................................. 1-3

1-5. Belayer................................................................................................ 1-4

1-6. Belay Safety........................................................................................ 1-4

Section

II. Preoperational Briefings and Safety Procedures............................................. 1-4

1-7. Safety.................................................................................................. 1-5

1-8. Safety Briefing .................................................................................... 1-5

1-9. Tower Safety and Preparation.............................................................. 1-6

1-10. Rappeller Preparation .......................................................................... 1-7

Section

III. Rappelling Procedures................................................................................... 1-8

1-11. Seat-Hip Rappel .................................................................................. 1-8

1-12. Australian Rappel.............................................................................. 1-14

1-13. Climbing Procedures ......................................................................... 1-15

1-14. Tower Procedures ............................................................................. 1-15

1-15. Helicopter Skid Rappel...................................................................... 1-18

1-16. Rappel Tower Training for UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter ................. 1-19

1-17. Emergency Lock-In Procedures......................................................... 1-19

1-18. Communications ............................................................................... 1-20

1-19. Demonstration................................................................................... 1-20

CHAPTER 2. GROUND RAPPELLING

2-1. Personnel............................................................................................. 2-1

2-2. Sustainment Training .......................................................................... 2-1

2-3. Selection of a Rappel Point ................................................................. 2-1

2-4. Establishment of a Rappel Point .......................................................... 2-2

2-5. Types of Rappels................................................................................. 2-5

2-6. Rappelling Procedures......................................................................... 2-9

2-7. Duties of the Rappeller........................................................................ 2-9

2-8. Belayer.............................................................................................. 2-10

DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is

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*This publication supersedes TC 21-24, 24 September 1991.

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CHAPTER 3. HELICOPTER RAPPELLING

Section I. Personnel .......................................................................................................3-1

3-1. Rappel Master......................................................................................3-1

3-2. Rappel Safety Officer ..........................................................................3-1

3-3. Pilot in Command ................................................................................3-1

3-4. Rappeller .............................................................................................3-2

3-5. Belayer ................................................................................................3-2

Section II. Training .........................................................................................................3-2

3-6. Sustainment Training ...........................................................................3-2

3-7. Refresher Training ...............................................................................3-2

Section III. Preoperational Briefings and Safety Procedures .............................................3-2

3-8. Medical Coverage................................................................................3-3

3-9. Communication Requirements .............................................................3-3

3-10. Adverse Weather/Terrain Conditions ...................................................3-3

3-11. Night Operation Requirements.............................................................3-3

3-12. Safety Briefing.....................................................................................3-3

Section IV. Deployment of Ropes ....................................................................................3-4

3-13. Deployment Bag Technique.................................................................3-4

3-14. Log Coil Technique .............................................................................3-5

Section V. Rappelling Operations for UH-1H Iroquois Helicopter ..................................3-6

3-15. Characteristics .....................................................................................3-6

3-16. Rigging of UH-1H Helicopter for Rappelling.......................................3-6

3-17. Construction of Anchor Points .............................................................3-7

3-18. Seating Arrangements and Loading Techniques .................................3-10

3-19. Rappeling Procedures ........................................................................3-11

3-20. Rappelling Commands.......................................................................3-11

3-21. Inspection and Safety Considerations.................................................3-15

Section VI. Rappelling Operations for UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter.............................3-15

3-22. Characteristics ...................................................................................3-16

3-23. Rigging of UH-60 for Rappelling.......................................................3-16

3-24. Seating Arrangements and Loading Techniques .................................3-18

3-25. Rappelling Procedures .......................................................................3-19

3-26. Rappelling Commands.......................................................................3-20

3-27. Inspection and Safety Considerations.................................................3-20

Section VII. Rappelling Operations for MH-53 Helicopter ..............................................3-21

3-28. Characteristics ...................................................................................3-21

3-29. Rigging of MH-53 Helicopter for Rappelling.....................................3-21

3-30. Seating Arrangements and Loading Techniques .................................3-21

3-31. Rappelling Procedures .......................................................................3-21

3-32. Rappelling Commands.......................................................................3-22

3-33. Inspection and Safety Considerations.................................................3-22

CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL PATROL INFILTRATION/EXFILTRATION SYSTEM

Section

I. SPIES Master Duties and Qualifications ........................................................4-1

4-1. Qualifications ......................................................................................4-1

4-2. Duties ..................................................................................................4-1

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II. Preoperations Briefings and Procedures......................................................... 4-3

4-3. Safety.................................................................................................. 4-3

4-4. Communications ................................................................................. 4-3

4-5. Extraction Procedures ......................................................................... 4-4

4-6. Emergency Procedures ........................................................................ 4-4

4-7. Dismounting Procedures ..................................................................... 4-4

4-8. Inspection of Equipment...................................................................... 4-5

4-9. Rigging of UH-1H Helicopter for SPIES Operations ........................... 4-6

4-10. Rigging of UH-60 Helicopter for SPIES Operations ............................ 4-7

4-11. Rigging of CH-46/CH-47 Heliocpter for SPIES Operations................. 4-7

Section

III. Land and Water Extraction ............................................................................ 4-8

4-12. Land Extraction Procedures................................................................. 4-8

4-13. Water Extraction Procedures ............................................................... 4-9

Section

IV. After-Operations Procedures ....................................................................... 4-10

4-14. Repairing and Cleaning of Equipment ............................................... 4-10

4-15. Storage of Equipment........................................................................ 4-10

CHAPTER 5. FAST-ROPE INSERTION AND EXTRACTION SYSTEM

Section I. General.......................................................................................................... 5-1

5-1. Objectives ........................................................................................... 5-1

5-2. Guidance for Commanders .................................................................. 5-1

5-3. Training Prerequisites.......................................................................... 5-2

5-4. Personal Equipment Required ............................................................. 5-3

Section II. FRIES Qualification Training........................................................................ 5-3

5-5. Initial FRIES Qualification Training.................................................... 5-3

5-6. FRIES Proficiency Sustainment Training ............................................ 5-4

Section III. FRIES Master Selection and Qualification Training ...................................... 5-4

5-7. FRIES Master Selection ...................................................................... 5-5

5-8. FRIES Master Prerequisites................................................................. 5-5

5-9. FRIES Master Training and Certification ............................................ 5-5

5-10. FRIES Master Refresher Training ....................................................... 5-5

Section IV. Key Personnel Duties and Responsibilities .................................................... 5-5

5-11. Air Mission Commander ..................................................................... 5-6

5-12. FRIES Training Officer....................................................................... 5-6

5-13. Pilot in Command ............................................................................... 5-6

5-14. FRIES Master ..................................................................................... 5-7

5-15. FRIES Aircrew Member and Safety .................................................... 5-9

5-16. FRIES Roper..................................................................................... 5-10

Section V. FRIES Rigging of Aircraft........................................................................... 5-11

5-17. Rigging of FRIES in UH/MH-60....................................................... 5-11

5-18. Rigging of FRIES in CH/MH-47 ....................................................... 5-13

5-19. Rigging of FRIES in MH-53 ............................................................. 5-14

Section VI. Equipment Maintenance and Inspection....................................................... 5-15

5-20. Ropes and Harnesses ......................................................................... 5-16

5-21. FRIES Mount Bars............................................................................ 5-17

Section VII. Operational Requirements and Limitations .................................................. 5-17

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