Knots and Ropes

Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project

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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
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Rope Characteristics
Running end Standing End Bight Loop Coil

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Four Knot Categories

Tying into a Rope Backup Knots Tying Ropes or cords together Anchors

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Figure Eight on a Bight

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Water Knot

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Tautline Hitch (Aircraft Tie-Downs)

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Double Eight Bend

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Figure of Eight Re-threaded

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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

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Swiss Seat (Safety Use Only, Not Rappelling)

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Knots and Ropes Tasks

Ground Team Member
O-0501: Tie Knots

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