TacTrain Tactical Ground Rappelling Course Descriptions

Tactical Ground Rappelling
Course Descriptions last updated 02-06-09

Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-I and Level-II

LEVEL-I This 16 hour basic rappelling course provides the knowledge and skills to safely rappel from buildings and other structures as well as in the desert mountain wilderness off cliffs and other steep natural locations. Knowledge and skills covered during this course include (and much more):

- Rappelling and Climbing Safety, Safety Check List.
- Rappelling Gear, Helmet, Harness, Gloves, Carabiners, Rope, Anchors.
- Techniques, Knots, Hook-up, Hook-off, Mount, Rappel, Retraction, Belay, Guides and Brakes, Rock and Wall
  Techniques.
- Knowledge, Care and Maintenance of Gear, Weather Conditions and Effects, Mountainous Terrain,
  and Fear of Falling.

Who should take this course: This is a basic introduction to Ground Rappelling for those who have never rappelled, or those who have not for many years and would like to learn more about the current safety, gear and techniques. Minimum age is 18 years old (age waiver with Chief Instructors approval), maximum weight 250 pounds.
1st Day - Part 1 (morning) Rappelling Safety and Rappelling Gear (lecture, show & tell), Introduction to
     Rappelling (height 3-6 feet)....Part 2 (afternoon) Slope and Wall Rappelling (height 12 feet).
2nd Day - Part 3 (morning) Austrailian rappel, tactical gear rappel on wall, (afternoon) Mountain Wilderness Rock
     and Cliff Rappelling (height 40-100 feet).

Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-I - 2 days - Tuition $250.

LEVEL-II This 8 hour advanced rappelling course provides the knowledge and skills to safely expand on the basic skill set covered during Level-I, and prepare students for entry into Desert Mountaineering. Knowledge and skills covered during this course include (and much more):

- Precision Rappelling; Climbers Walk, Push & Slide (Bounce), Rapid Descent, Synchronized Team Rappelling,      Australian and seat harness style rappels are used.
- Emergency Procedures and Techniques; Lock-in & Tie-off, Victim Lock-in/Tie-off/Rappel-Assist, Rappel Landing Fall      (1, 3, & 5 feet), Release-Fall from 3 feet, Belayer Full Stop (falling rappeller), carabiners and descenders are used.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level-I Tactical Ground Rappelling.
Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-II - 1 day - Tuition $125.

What is Ground Rappelling - There are two basic types of rappel, ground and aerial. Ground rappelling takes place from a grounded platform, top of a building, off the side of a mountain, cliff, rocks, etc. Aerial rappelling takes place from an aircraft platform such as a helicopter. Neither of these types should be confused with the type of rappelling done by climbers. In tactical rappelling the descend is much faster with the primary goal of going from point A down to point B with or without tactical weapon type gear. There is less emphasis on getting up and more on getting down, which is pretty much the opposite approach of climbers.

The Wall - Part 2 The Cliff - Part 3










Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-I and Level-II
LEVEL-I This 16 hour basic rappelling course provides the knowledge and skills to safely rappel from buildings and other structures as well as in the desert mountain wilderness off cliffs and other steep natural locations. Knowledge and skills covered during this course include (and much more): - Rappelling and Climbing Safety, Safety Check List. - Rappelling Gear, Helmet, Harness, Gloves, Carabiners, Rope, Anchors. - Techniques, Knots, Hook-up, Hook-off, Mount, Rappel, Retraction, Belay, Guides and Brakes, Rock and Wall Techniques. - Knowledge, Care and Maintenance of Gear, Weather Conditions and Effects, Mountainous Terrain, and Fear of Falling. Who should take this course: This is a basic introduction to Ground Rappelling for those who have never rappelled, or those who have not for many years and would like to learn more about the current safety, gear and techniques. Minimum age is 18 years old (age waiver with Chief Instructors approval), maximum weight 250 pounds. 1st Day - Part 1 (morning) Rappelling Safety and Rappelling Gear (lecture, show & tell), Introduction to Rappelling (height 3-6 feet)....Part 2 (afternoon) Slope and Wall Rappelling (height 12 feet). 2nd Day - Part 3 (morning) Austrailian rappel, tactical gear rappel on wall, (afternoon) Mountain Wilderness Rock and Cliff Rappelling (height 40-100 feet). Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-I - 2 days - Tuition $250.

LEVEL-II This 8 hour advanced rappelling course provides the knowledge and skills to safely expand on the basic skill set covered during Level-I, and prepare students for entry into Desert Mountaineering. Knowledge and skills covered during this course include (and much more): - Precision Rappelling; Climbers Walk, Push & Slide (Bounce), Rapid Descent, Synchronized Team Rappelling, Australian and seat harness style rappels are used. - Emergency Procedures and Techniques; Lock-in & Tie-off, Victim Lock-in/Tie-off/Rappel-Assist, Rappel Landing Fall (1, 3, & 5 feet), Release-Fall from 3 feet, Belayer Full Stop (falling rappeller), carabiners and descenders are used. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level-I Tactical Ground Rappelling. Tactical Ground Rappelling Level-II - 1 day - Tuition $125.

What is Ground Rappelling - There are two basic types of rappel, ground and aerial. Ground rappelling takes place from a grounded platform, top of a building, off the side of a mountain, cliff, rocks, etc. Aerial rappelling takes place from an aircraft platform such as a helicopter. Neither of these types should be confused with the type of rappelling done by climbers. In tactical rappelling the descend is much faster with the primary goal of going from point A down to point B with or without tactical weapon type gear. There is less emphasis on getting up and more on getting down, which is pretty much the opposite approach of climbers.