Knots and Ropes

Overview CAP members mainly use knots for basic reasons Land Survival Assist Technical Rescue Groups Tie Down Aircraft if Necessary CAP will not normally perform technical rope rescues Too much training and liability

Rope Characteristics Running End Standing End Bight Loop Coil

Four Knot Categories Tying into a Rope Backup Knots Tying Ropes or Cords together Anchors

Techniques used to whip the end of a rope

Figure Eight on a Bight

Water Knot

Tautline Hitch (Aircraft Tie-Downs)

Double Eight Bend

Figure of Eight Re-threaded

Swiss Seat Not Instructed for Mountaineering Purposes Safety tie-ins not rappelling CAP is not a technical rescue team for special mountaineering work. Not enough training time Expensive Too great a risk Selected personnel only, normally at their own risk Ground Team Leader Skill

Swiss Seat (Safety Use Only, Not Rappelling)

Knots and Ropes Tasks Ground Team Member O-0501: Tie Knots

QUESTIONS? THINK SAFETY!