• 5 Day Training course
  • Training course includes Helicopter Control, Rigging of UH-1H or UH-60 & Fast rope. Aircraft and aircraft crew, must be provided by respective agency.
  • Minimum (10) students, maximum (20) students.
  • $465.00 per student.  
  • Special Team rates
  • All out of town classes  include the "Basic Rappel Pre-requisite" total cost $400.00 per student

 

LEARNING GOAL:

To provide the knowledge and hands-on training that will enable the Rappelling Instructor to impart up-to-date, job-related rappelling instruction to tactical personnel in a safe and professional manner.

 

 


 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

*The Proposed course will focus on the BASICS; it will give you a solid foundation for the safe conduct of rappel tower operations.

*FAST PACE:   Expect 40 plus hours of instruction and practical application.  Attendance is mandatory.

*PHYSICALLY DEMANDING:  The nature of the course is physically demanding (Good Physical Condition = Less Pain & Soreness).

*Wednesday will be a very long day (Night Ops).  There will be adequate time for a hot dinner.

*To avoid heat injuries, an ice chest with Gatorade or water is recommended.  A hat and sunscreen is also a good idea.

*If you can learn some of the knots in the enclosed package, it will help you out during the course. Knot test includes (11) KNOTS, and familiarization of several others not tested.
 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

  • Rappel gloves

  • Figure 8 Descenders

  • Rappel harness

  • 15’ section of 11mm rappel rope

  • 15’ section of 1” tubular nylon

  •  2 locking/ auto-locking carabineers (steel, alloy steel, or aluminum)

  • The student must also bring all assault gear, holster, vest, ballistic helmet, knee & elbow protection etc.

 

 

Monday
• Registration
• Intoduction /Course Overview to include Safety Lecture
• Tactical Rappelling Liability Management / Release of Liability
• Nomenclature & Care and Maintenance of Equipment
• Lunch
• Knots and Rope Management
• Basic Law Enforcement Rappelling (Practical Application)
• Review / Debrief


Tuesday
• Role of the Rappel Master
• Rappel Master Tower Procedures / Rappeller Inspections (Demo in class)
• Knots (Practical Application)
• Lunch
• Continued Basic Law Enforcement Rappelling (Practical Application)
• Advanced Techniques: Self-Belay Techniques & Self Rescue (Practical Application)
 

Wednesday
• Knots (Practical Application)
• Rappeller Inspection Test
• Rescue Techniques (Pick-offs) (Practical Application)* Student Rappel Masters Control Rappel Point (Supervised by Instructor)
• Lunch
• Anchor Riggings (Practical Application)
• Dinner (Entire team)
• Low Light Rappelling (Practical Application)


Thursday
• Knots (Practical Application)
• Review Anchor Points / Tower Rigging Procedures
• Anchor Points / Tower Rigging Procedures (Practical Application work in teams)
• Lunch
• Anchor Points / Tower Rigging Procedures (Practical Application work in teams)
• Anchor SystemTesting


Friday
• Knots (Review/Practical Application)
• Knot Test
• Written Test
• Rappel Master Evaluation
• Advanced Law Enforcement Rappelling Skills
• Graduation / Course Certificates
 

 

 

 

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