TM 9-243
USING CLIMBING TOOLS
1 Secure safety belt (1) around waist and place tools
needed in position on belt.
3
Snap the safety strap (3) to one D-ring (4) on the
belt, pass the strap around the pole to be climbed,
and snap, the other end of the safety strap to the
other D-ring (5).
WARNING
Before placing your weight on the strap,
look to see that the snap and D-ring are
properly engaged. Do not rely on the click
of the snap-tongue as an indication that
the fastening is secure.
2
Strap the leg irons (2) to the legs and feet.
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