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TC 21-24 Tower and Aircraft Rappelling

TC 21-24

Tower and Aircraft Rappelling

Army · TC · Feb 2025 · 88 pages

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to rappelling is taught on a static tower (see figure 1-1). Using the building block approach to training, Soldiers systematically progress to more demanding platforms including taller static towers and helicopters. The static tower used may vary in size and height, but a 34foot minimum is required. The concept of learning basic rappelling techniques before helicopter operations does not vary. Figure 1-1. Static rappel tower Note. Static rappel towers should be inspected annually by post safety or post engineers. Anchor points should be load tested every six months. Installations, major Army commands, and unit commanders may establish additional policies and safety procedures, as needed, to ensure safe and effective rappelling operations.

DesignationTC 21-24

EditionFeb 2025

StatusActive

ProponentTRADOC

Pages88

FunctionAviation

CollectionCurrent Doctrine

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes TC 21-24, dated 9 January 2008. HE