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Knots and Ropes. Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project. Overview. For CAP members knots are mainly used for a basic reasons Land Survival Assist Technical Rescue Groups Tie Down Aircraft if Necessary CAP will not normally perform technical rope rescues
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Knots and Ropes Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project
Overview • For CAP members knots are mainly used for a 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
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
Knots and Ropes Tasks • Ground Team Member • O-0501: Tie Knots