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MOUNTAINEERING TECHNIQUES (BASIC)

BILL LYDE GS9/E. LIVINGSTON GS12
SUBCOURSE NO. IN 0486
UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL

FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5593
6 Credit Hours
SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW

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.

There are no prerequisites for this subcourse.
This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your
own work situation, always refer to the latest publications.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
TASK: Demonstrate a comprehension and knowledge of terrain, weather, climate,
acclimatization and conditioning, and basic mountaineering techniques.
CONDITIONS: Given the subcourse material, a combat (training) scenario, and extracts,
as applicable, the student will complete the examination at the end of this subcourse.

STANDARDS: The student will successfully answer 70% of the questions on a multiple-
choice based examination for subcourse IN 0486 demonstrating an understanding of
terrain, weather, and climate, acclimatization and conditioning, and basic mountaineering
techniques.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LESSON 1: MOUNTAINEERING CONDITIONS
Part A: Terrain
Part B: Climate
Part C: Acclimatization and Conditioning
Part D: Illness and Injury
Practice Exercise

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

Practice Exercise
LESSON 3: CLIMBING TECHNIQUES

Part A: General Techniques
Part B: Belays
Part C: Rappelling
Practice ExerciseADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Number of lessons in this subcourse. Three.
2. Supervisory requirements: None.
GRADING AND CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Examination: This subcourse has a multiple-choice test covering the material contained in
the three lessons. After studying the lessons and working through the practice exercises,
complete the examination. A score of 70 or above is passing. Six credit hours will be
awarded for successful completion of this examination.

When used in this publication "he," "him," "his," and "men" represent both the masculine
and feminine genders, unless otherwise stated.
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