1KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

Knots and Ropes

Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project

2KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

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

3KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

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

6KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

Figure Eight on a Bight

7KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

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

12KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

Swiss Seat (Safety Use Only, Not Rappelling)

13KNOTS.ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002

Knots and Ropes Tasks

• Ground Team Member– O-0501: Tie Knots