THE SABALAUSKI AIR
ASSAULT SCHOOL
TEAM THREE
REFRENCES
• TC 21-24 RAPPELLING
• FM 3-97.61 MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING
• USSOCOM 350-6 CHAPTER 5
RAPPEL MASTER
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITES AND
SAFETY REQUIRMENTS
RAPPEL MASTER
QUALIFICATONS
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MUST BE A NCO (CPL OR ABOVE)
OR
WARRANT OFFICER
OR
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
AND
A GRADUATE OF A RECOGNIZED RAPPEL
MASTER COURSE
RAPPEL MASTER CURRENCY
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MUST PERFORM RAPPEL MASTER DUTIES AT
LEAST ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS
IF RAPPEL MASTER FAILS TO PERFORM DUTIES
WITHIN 6 MONTHS, MUST ATTEND REFRESHER
TRAINING
RAPPEL MASTER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS SAFETY
RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING- SUCH AS:
• INSPECTION OF ALL EQUIPMENT
• INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, TOWER, OR
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ANCHOR POINT RIGGING
AIRCREW AND SAFETY BREIFINGS
TRAINING OF ALL RAPPELLERS, LANE NCOs,
BELAYMEN, & BELAY CONTROLLERS
PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR
TOWER & GROUND RAPPEL
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OIC OR NCOIC / SAFETY OFFICER- MUST BE SFC
OR ABOVE & RANGER OR AASLT QAULIFIED
RAPPEL MASTER- ONE ON SITE
RAPPEL LANE NCO- MUST BE CPL OR ABOVE AND
RANGER OR AASLT QAULIFIED
BELAY PERSONNEL (One per rope on tower)
BELAY CONTROLLERS- RANGER OR AASLT
QAULIFIED (One per 4 ropes on the tower)
MEDIC OR CLS WITH VEHICLE
PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR
NON-TACTICAL A/C RAPPEL
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OIC OR NCOIC / SAFETY OFFICER- MUST BE SFC
OR ABOVE & RANGER OR AASLT QAULIFIED
RAPPEL MASTER - ONE PER AIRCRAFT
BELAY PERSONNEL (One per rope)
BELAY CONTROLLERS RANGER OR AASLT
QAULIFIED (One per 2 ropes on the aircraft)
MEDIC WITH VEHICLE
PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR
TACTICAL A/C RAPPEL
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OIC OR NCOIC / SAFETY OFFICER- MUST BE
SFC OR ABOVE & RANGER OR AASLT
QAULIFIED
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RAPPEL MASTER - ONE PER AIRCRAFT
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MEDIC WITH VEHICLE
• (WITH PRIOR NOTIFICATION THE AIRCRAFT
USED FOR OPERATION CAN BE USED AS
MEDEVAC VEHICLE)
RAPPELLER QUALIFICATIONS
INITIAL TRAINING
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CONDUCT FIVE RAPPELS FROM A 34FT TOWER
• ONE ON WALL SIDE
• TWO ON OPEN SIDE (ONE WITH COMBAT
EQUIPMENT)
• TWO LOCK-IN RAPPELS (ONE WITH COMBAT
EQUIPMENT)
RAPPELLER QUALIFICATIONS
INITIAL TRAINING (CONT)
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IN ORDER TO CONDUCT A TACTICAL RAPPEL
THE RAPPELER MUST CONDUCT THREE
RAPPELS FROM AN AIRCRAFT (TWO OF WHICH
MUST BE WITH COMBAT EQUIPMENT)
RAPPELLER QUALIFICATIONS
SUSTAINMENT TRAINING
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CONDUCTED PRIOR TO RAPPELLING FROM
AIRCRAFT
REVIEW TYING OF RAPPEL SEAT & HOOK UPS
CONDUCT AT LEAST FOUR RAPPELS FROM A
34FT TOWER
• TWO ON OPEN SIDE (ONE WITH COMBAT
EQUIPMENT)
• TWO LOCK-IN RAPPELS (ONE WITH COMBAT
EQUIPMENT)
RAPPELLER QUALIFICATIONS
REFRESHER TRAINING
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CONDUCTED WHEN AIRCRAFT RAPPEL HAS
NOT BEEN CONDUCTED IN 6 MONTHS
REVIEW TYING OF RAPPEL SEAT & HOOK UPS
CONDUCT AT LEAST THREE RAPPELS FROM A
34FT TOWER OPEN SIDE
• ONE HOLLYWOOD
• ONE WITH COMBAT EQUIPMENT
• ONE LOCK-IN RAPPEL
SAFETY REQUIRMENTS
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SAFETY IS THE FIRST CONSIDERATION
SAFETY LINE OR SAFETY HARNESS
FM COMMUNICATIONS (Mandatory for Tactical and
Non-Tactical A/C Rappelling operations)
TOWER RAPPELS: 10 ft OF ROPE ON THE
GROUND
AIRCRAFT RAPPELS: 20 ft OF ROPE ON THE
GROUND
SAFETY REQUIRMENTS
RAPPELLING UNIFORM
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SLEEVES DOWN
EYE & HEARING PROTECTION
ID TAGS & ID CARD
HELMET (chinstrap fastened)
GLOVES W/ FRICTION BEARING SURFACE (with
inserts as required)
WEAPONS SLUNG ACROSS BACK, MUZZLE
DOWN ON GUIDE HAND SIDE
SECURE LOOSE CLOTHING, STRAPS &
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
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Service members will NOT wear a MILES harness
during any rotary wing rappelling operations
SAFETY REQUIRMENTS
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NIGHT OPERATIONS• 1 CHEMLIGHT ATTACHED TO:
• ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE ROPE
• THE END OF THE ROPE
• THE RAPPELLER
• NO NVGs WORN BY RAPPELLERS
• RM MAY WEAR NVGs
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS
THE FOLLOWING WILL CANCEL RAPPELLING OPERATIONS:
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LIGHTNING WITHIN ONE NAUTICAL MILE
WINDS EXCEEDING 30 KNOTS (TO INCLUDE
GUSTS)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 30 F DEGREES OR
BELOW
WIND CHILL FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE
COLD WEATHER INJURY (rotor wash, wind during
flight)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS
THE FOLLOWING WILL CANCEL RAPPELLING OPERATIONS:
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RAIN, SNOW, ICE ON THE ROPE INHIBITING THE
ABILITY TO CONTROL DESCENT
BROWN OUT WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VISUAL
CONTACT WITH GROUND
ROPE EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS LONG ENOUGH
TO FREEZE, THEREBY REDUCING ITS TENSILE
STRENGTH
EMERGENCIES
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ROPES OR RAPPELLERS BECOME ENTANGLED
AIRCRAFT ENGINE FAILURE
POSSUM RAPPELLERS (Must check rappelers
snap link)
INVERTED OR OPEN SNAPLINK ( Must lower
safety line to rappeller)
FALLING RAPPELER
CUT ROPES (Rappel Master is only person
authorized to cut ropes)
AIR
ASSAULT
RAPPEL MASTER
PREPARATION AND RIGGING OF
RAMPS AND TOWER
SELECTION AND PREPERATION OF
RAPPEL SITE
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PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ANCHOR POINTS
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PLATFORM ( IE TOWER, MOUNTAIN)
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BELAY METHODS
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ROUTING AND PROTECTION OF ROPES
CONSTRUCTION OF
RAPPELLING ROPES
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PRIMARY: MIDLINE BOWLINE
W/ OVERHAND KNOT
SECONDARY: END OF THE LINE
BOWLINE W/ OVERHAND KNOT
BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ARE ATTACHED
WITH TWO SNAP LINKS OPPOSITE OF ONE ANOTHER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR TOWER
OPERATION
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ONE SAFETY LINE PER RAPPEL MASTER
ONE 12’ TO 15’ RECOVERY LINE (7/16 NYLON ROPE)
PER 2 LANES
FIGURE 8 AND SNAPLINK (TOP BELAY A SOLDIER)
REFRESHER TRAINING
ON THE RAMP
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SWISS SEAT REFRESHER
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HOOK-UPS REFRESHER
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BELAY CONTROL PROCEDURES
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FALLING RAPPELER DRILL
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FOUR POINT BODY CHECK
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HOLLYWOOD LOCK-IN RAPPEL
RAPPEL MASTER
PREPARATION AND RIGGING OF
AIRCRAFT
CONSTRUCTION OF
RAPPELLING ROPES
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PRIMARY: MIDLINE BOWLINE
W/ OVERHAND KNOT
SECONDARY: END OF THE LINE
BOWLINE W/ OVERHAND KNOT
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY:
SEPERATED 18-24 INCHES FOR UH-1H
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
SEPERATED 22-30 INCHES FOR UH-60
PREPERATION FOR THE UH-1H
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REMOVE ALL SEATS
REMOVE SMALL CARGO DOORS
LOCK MAIN DOORS TO THE REAR OR REMOVE
CHECK INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
PAD AND TAPES SHARP EDGES
RIGGING OF THE UH-1H
ANCHOR POINTS
• PRIMARY:
DONUT RING
• SECONDARY:
ROLLED COLD STEEL LOOP
RIGGING OF THE UH-1H
THE DONUT RING
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LOCALLY MANUFACTURED
CONSTRUCTED OF 1/2 INCH STEEL CABLE WITH
A STEEL WIRE CORE TENSLE STRENGTH OF
21,000 LBS
120 INCHES LONG
SIX MODIFIED PARACHUTE STATIC LINE
SNAPHOOKS (ENDS DRILLED TO 5/8 INCH)
RIGGING OF THE UH-1H
THE DONUT RING (CONT)
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FOUR U-BOLTS TORQUED TO 40 ft LBS
FREE FLOATING SAFETY: ROLLED COLD STEEL
LOOP OR TWO SNAPLINKS ATTACHED TO THE
CENTER FLOOR RING
RIGGING OF THE UH-1H
TENSILE STRENGHTS
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DONUT RING: 3,000 LBS
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ROLLED COLD STEEL LOOP: 3,000 LBS
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SNAP LINKS: 2,000 LBS PER
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FLOOR RINGS: HORIZONTAL - 3,000 LBS
VERTICAL - 500 LBS
RIGGING OF THE UH-1H
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INSTALL DONUT RING
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INSTALL ROPE GUIDES
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RECOVERY LINES
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EMERGENCY CUTTING DEVICE
PREPERATION OF THE UH-60
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REMOVE ALL SEATS
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LOCK MAIN DOORS TO REAR
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PAD ALL SHARP EDGES
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CHECK INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
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INSPECT PRIMARY ANCHOR POINT, BOLT MUST BE
CASE HARDENED AND SAFETY WIRE MUST BE
PRESENT
RIGGING OF THE UH-60
ANCHOR POINTS
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CABIN CEILING TIE DOWN: 4,000 LBS
• Torque to 110-115 ft/lbs within 24 hours prior to
rappelling operation.
CARGO RESTRAINT NET RINGS: 3,500 LBS
FLOOR RINGS: HORIZONTAL-5,000 LBS
VERTICAL-5,000 LBS
RIGGING OF THE UH-60
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CONNECT RAPPELLING ROPES
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RECOVERY LINES
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EMERGENCY CUTTING DEVICE
- Emergency Escape Axe (UH-60 Only)
- Machete
- Knife (must be readily accessible)
AIR
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AIRCRAFT COMMAND AND
CONTROL
UH-1H COMMAND AND
CONTROL
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NON-TACTICAL: FOUR RAPPELLERS,
ONE RAPPEL MASTER
TACTICAL: EIGHT RAPPELLERS,
ONE RAPPEL MASTER
COMMANDS FOR UH-1H
NON-TACTICAL
1. GET READY
2. SIT IN THE DOOR
3. POSITION
4. GO
KEY: SNAPLINKS, ROPES,
COMMANDS
COMMANDS FOR UH1H
TACTICAL
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GET READY
THROW ROPES
SIT IN THE DOOR
POSITION
GO
KEY:
SNAPLINKS, ROPES, COMMANDS
UH-60 COMMAND AND CONTROL
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NON-TACTICAL: FOUR RAPPELLERS,
ONE RAPPEL MASTER
TACTICAL:
TEN RAPPELLERS,
ONE RAPPEL MASTER
COMMANDS UH-60
NON-TACTICAL
1. GET READY
2. POSITION
3. GO
KEY:
SNAPLINKS, ROPES, COMMANDS
COMMANDS UH-60
TACTICAL
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GET READY
THROW ROPES
POSITION
GO
KEY:
SNAPLINKS, ROPES, COMMANDS
GROUND SAFETY
PZ CONTROL
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TWO FORMS OF COMMUNICATION (FM)
MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH AID BAG, BACK
BOARD, NECK BRACE & EVAC VEHICLE
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: SEATS, HELMETS,
TAPE, EXTRA ROPES
WATER
AIR
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RAPPEL MASTER
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
STEEL SNAPLINK
WILL NOT HAVE ANY DENTS, CRACKS, PITTS, METAL DISTORTION, OR
RUST THAT CAN BE REMOVED WITH A MILD ABRASIVE.
NEITHER PIN WILL BE MOVABLE
OPENING GATE WILL NOT MOVE THE LEFT OR RIGHT MORE
THAN 50% OF THE WIDTH
SLING ROPE
THE ENDS MUST BE WHIPPED, DIPPED, COMBINATION OF THE TWO,
OR, AT A MINIMUM, TAPED AND BURNED.
ANY SINGLE STRAND MUST NOT BE CUT OR FRAYED MORE THAN
HALF ITS DIAMETER.
GLOVES
FRICTION BEARING SURFACE MUST BE PRESENT
STITCH HOLES THAT ELONGATE, BUSTED SEAMS OR
ANYTHING THAT EXPOSES SKIN.
ROPES
STRAIGHT OUT
OF THE BOX
TAPED AND
BURNED
QUESTIONS ?
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