Rappel 01

Rappel 01 is a two (2) day course designed to introduce Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Rappel insertion fundamentals to the Law Enforcement/Public Service or Military Professionals while conducting live insertion training on an ATTS helicopter or an agency supplied helicopter. This course develops the skills needed for the safe and successful employment of a tactical team via rappel. The course also increases the tactical officers core skills by developing proper safety procedures and rappel fundamentals with equipment selection and rigging.

The Rappel 01 course provides training to the total aircrew. The aircrew will be trained concurrently including the agency’s Helicopter Pilot(s) as well as the Tactical Flight Officer(s). The helicopter aircrew members will receive training in elements such as approach, aircraft positioning, vertical reference flying, rope deployment, and emergency procedures.

The Rappel 01 course will include classroom instruction, day tower training, and day helicopter operations emphasizing safety in all aspects. The training culminates in live helicopter insertion exercises utilizing the total aircrew and the tactical team to accomplish the mission. This course will enhance the helicopter aircrew and the ropers abilities and confidence when conducting rappel operations as a part of their mission duties.