Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-11.4A, Helicopter Insertion/Extraction, provides instruction for training Marines in the techniques, procedures, equipment and safety involved in conducting helicopter rope suspension operations. This publication establishes standards and serves as a guide for the realistic and safe training of Marines in helicopter rope suspension skills. It delineates responsibilities among aircraft maintenance activities, aircraft crew members and helicopter rope suspension training (HRST) personnel regarding the installation, manipulation, and maintenance of HRST equipment. HRST is the collective term for rappel, fast rope, Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE), Jacob's Ladder operations as these skills apply to insertion/extraction by helicopter and prerequisite training conducted from static towers.
DesignationMCRP 3-11-4A-UNDATED
EditionMay 1992
StatusSuperseded
Pages133
FunctionAviation
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)