MOUNTAINEERING TECHNIQUES (BASIC)

This subcourse is designed to teach you the techniques you must know in order to cope with mountainous terrain. The subcourse contains information on identifying the different types of terrain; characteristics of weather and climate; acclimatization and conditioning; and basic mountaineering techniques.

Mountains exist in almost every country in the world. Almost every war has included some type of mountain operations. This pattern will not change; therefore, you will fight in mountainous terrain in future conflicts. Mountain operations have not changed, but the equipment and transportation available today have changed. The helicopter allows access to terrain that was once unreachable or could be reached only by slow methodical climbing. If bad weather exists, you must still use mountain climbing techniques to reach an objective.

LESSON 1: MOUNTAINEERING CONDITIONS
Part A: Terrain
Part B: Climate
Part C: Acclimatization and Conditioning
Part D: Illness and Injury
LESSON 2: MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT
Part A: Climbing Ropes and Types of Knots
Part B: Types of Snaplinks
Part C: Equipment and Maintenance
Part D: Types of Pitons and Piton Hammers
LESSON 3: CLIMBING TECHNIQUES
Part A: General Techniques
Part B: Belays
Part C: Rappelling