The US Army Rappelling Handbook - Military Abseiling Operations: Techniques, Training and Safety Procedures for Rappelling from Towers, Cliffs, Mounta, Paperback/U S Army

TECHNIQUES , TRAINING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR RAPPELLING FROM TOWERS , CLIFFS , MOUNTAINS , HELICOPTERS AND MORE Learn military rappelling skills that could help save lives - including your own Current U.S. Army training doctrine . Full-size edition - large 8.5" x 11" format : clear, detailed text & illustrations. Complete & Unabridged . Supersedes the old TC 21-24 (1997). "Batteries last hours, books last decades: get the print edition " Rappelling or abseiling has many and varied applications , both military and civilian , not limited to gaining rapid entry to unfriendly or otherwise-inaccessible areas in combat . Law enforcement officers , firefighters , rescue personnel , and of course mountaineers - all benefit from the skill of rappelling in the course of their duties and activities. Similarly, a knowledge of rappelling theory and practice is a valuable asset for anyone who wishes to be prepared for any eventuality -- be it escaping from a burning building , rescuing others from disaster , or any of numerous other potential predicaments . Rappelling is not only exhilarating to perform and dramatic to watch , it can be extremely perilous if conducted improperly. This book contains the U.S. Army's combined knowledge , experience and best practices to ensure that its Soldiers and leaders are capable of conducting rappelling operations effectively and safely , whether in training or in combat . INFORMATION YOU CAN DEPEND ON Search for "CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY" to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf Information purposes only. Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA. Warning : This material is intended as an aid to training, not as a substitute for it. Any action you take is at your own risk .