TM 10-1670-251-12&P
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL
CONDITIONS
Paragraph
Page
2-8
General..................................................2-16
2-9
Assembly and Preparation for Use.........2-16
2-10 Lower Cargo from a Hovering
Helicopter ..............................................2-22
2-11 Lowering Parachutist from Trees............2-31
2-8.
General. This section includes instructions for
assembly and preparation of the lowering device for
use. Also, operating the lowering device to lower cargo
from a helicopter and a parachutists from a tree.
2-9.
Assembly and Preparation for Use. (figures 2-5
thru 2-7). The following assembly procedure applies to
personnel and cargo. The assembly and preparation of
the lowering device is to be completed prior to use.
a.
Tie a figure eight knot (1) at the end of the
rope (2) (figure 2-5).
NOTE
Carefully
follow
instructions
for
placing the rope in the carrying case
to ensure the rope will not become
tangled or knotted.
When assembling components, avoid
unnecessary rubbing, fraying, cutting
or dislocation of the rope.
2-16
