Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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4. Signals the aircraft “ready for hoist.”
NOTE: If the survivor is wearing an integrated torso harness, the swimmer
ensures that the gated D-rings are not disconnected before hoisting. Upon
reaching the aircraft door opening and while bringing in the survivor, he ensures
that the gated D-rings do not twist and inadvertently disconnect.
5. Upon clearing the water, he places his arms and legs around the
survivor.
6. The rescue swimmer and survivor are hoisted up to the helicopter.
After reaching the helicopter, the rescue swimmer assists the survivor into the
helicopter.
Rescue Strop (Unassisted Rescue)
The rescue strop (sometimes called the horse collar or rescue sling) is
lowered attached to the rescue hook. The following is a step-by-step procedure
for the survivor to don the strop and attach the rescue hoist:
Fig. 12.3 Rescue strop (horse collar)
Fig.12.4 Hoisting the survivor’s sling
1. Stand by as the rescue device is lowered.
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