High Angle Procedures

This is an instructor level course that will provide the student with the capabilities to facilitate high angle operations for themselves or their teams. Student Will understand the importance of various techniques when it comes to high angle operations from subject rescues to high angle Operator insertions. The students will Learn and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas;

Nomenclature and care of ropes and equipment

Traditional rappelling versus self sustained assaulter

Knot tying 

Anchor points / Anchor selection

Safety considerations 

Climbing

Casualty evacuation

Teaching and facilitating rappels

Equipment:

These are minimums, please feel free to bring any additional equipment. 

Rated rappel harness (full body harness optional)

Gloves

Bump or ballistic helment

Minimum 2 carabiners

Duty belt setup 

Plate carrier