Knots and Ropes Developed as part of the
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Knots and Ropes Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 1
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 KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 2
Rope Characteristics • • • Running end Standing End Bight Loop Coil KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 3
KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 4
Four Knot Categories • • Tying into a Rope Backup Knots Tying Ropes or cords together Anchors KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 5
Figure Eight on a Bight KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 6
Water Knot KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 7
Tautline Hitch (Aircraft Tie-Downs) KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 8
Double Eight Bend KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 9
Figure of Eight Re-threaded KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 10
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. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 11
Swiss Seat (Safety Use Only, Not Rappelling) KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 12
Knots and Ropes Tasks • Ground Team Member – O-0501: Tie Knots KNOTS. ppt Last Revised: 16 July 2002 13
