Tactical Lead Climbing
Introduction
Tactical Lead Climbing is designed to acquaint and train selected special operators to the specifics of mountaineering lead climbing under bare rock conditions. It is not a course that teaches basic mountaineer principles and fundamentals. (see Mountain Rescue Training) All participants in a TLC course must already possess a sound understanding of mountain operations. (Not everyone harbors the necessary skills and acumen to be lead climbers. Units should ensure TLC candidates are suitable for this training.) Specific winter-/cold-weather-unique training is taught during the Winter TLCs.
Topics
- Knots, anchor systems, belay stations, and management;
- Ascent and descent training;
- Route selection, movement, mechanical advantages, and self-rescue techniques;
- Nighttime/low-illumination operations.
- Specific client mission needs and dictates.
Objectives
- All field operations are conducted by certified American Mountain Guides (AMGA).
- TLC-Summer courses fulfill all or part of the following USAF CFEP 1T2X1-Related Tasks:
- Low- and High-Angle Rescue Fundamentals: 6.3
- Rappel: 6.5
- Mountain Evacuation Operations: 6.9
- TLC-Winter courses fulfill all or part of the following USAF CFEP 1T2X1-Related Tasks:
- Low- and High-Angle Rescue Fundamentals: 6.3
- Rappel: 6.5
- Snow and Ice climbing: 6.6
- Snow and Glacier Travel: 6.7
- Avalanche Hazard and Rescue: 6.8
- Mountain Evacuation Operations: 6.9