Attach. 1 – Salient Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics For

Mountaineering Tower Enhancement Package

1. BACKGROUND:

The 66th Training Squadron (66 TRS) at Fairchild AFB secured $1.2M in Technical Training Transformation (TTT) Funds from 2 AF, which is being used to build a Mountaineering Tower for 66 TRS, and 336 TRG-assigned, members to use for Mountaineering Operations. As part of the Tower purchase, the 66 TRS needs a Mountaineering Tower Enhancement Package, in the form of Standardized Mountaineering Upgrade/Training Kits, to properly use the inbound Mountaineering Tower. These kits are essential for safe and effective Mountaineering Upgrade and Continuation Training operations, per AFMAN 10-3507, AFSPECWAR Mountain Operations Program, and the Qualification Training Plans (QTPs) for Mountain Team Member (MTM), Mountain Team Operator (MTO), and Mountain Team Leader (MTL) Certifications. These upgrades are critical so that the 66 TRS-assigned SERE Specialist Training (SST) cadre are qualified and current instructors that successfully teach the newly established Mountain Team Member Phase that is part of S-V81-A, The SERE Specialist Training-Apprentice Course (SST-AC).

2. OBJECTIVES:

Provide a Mountaineering Tower Enhancement Package, in the form of Standardized Mountaineering Upgrade/Training Kits, to the 66 TRS so they can properly utilize the Mountaineering Tower that was secured with TTT Funds. This Enhancement Package will be used to maintain qualified and current Mountaineering Instructors, teach and qualify new SERE Specialist candidates in Mountain Team Member, and train/upgrade newly assigned SST cadre to fulfill the roles of Mountain Team Operator and Mountain Team Leader in training and real-world environments.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

Mountaineering Tower Enhancement Package, in the formof Standardized Mountaineering Upgrade/Training Kits, at a minimum, must meet/fall into 1 of 2 categories IAW AFMAN 10-3507, AFSPECWAR Mountain Operations Program:

Category I: Life-rated equipment. Category I is any piece of equipment required to provide a safe, controlled environment for a climber by satisfying the life support requirements of the intended operation (e.g., ropes, hardware used in rigging, etc.).

Category I equipment will be used IAW manufacturer’s specifications and will meet DoD, International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), European Committee for Standardization (CE), or National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) standards for adverse terrain recovery operations.

Category II: Non-life rated equipment. Category II is any piece of equipment (e.g., snowshoes, packs, sleds, etc.) that aids operational capability but is not essential for life support.

AFMAN 10-3507 and the MTM, MTO, and MTL QTPs also carry recommended equipment lists that meet the above categories to provide safe and effective Mountaineering Operations for Upgrade and Continuation Training.

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4. PARTS and QUANTITIES LIST:

Sections Equipment will be broken out by:

>Brand Name >Brand Name or Equal/Equivalent >Salient Characteristics

Brand Name:

Category, per

AFMAN 10-

PART/MODEL

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY

CAT 1 7568606 Bluewater 8mm VT Prussic” 36 CAT 1 SK 200C-OR SKEDCO Litter with Buckles 4 CAT 1 SK-245C SKEDCO Tactical SKEDCO 1 CAT 1 B01B Petzl Ascender Tiblock 10 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #0.3 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #0.4 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #0.5 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #0.75 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #1 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #2 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #3 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #4 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #5 2 CAT 1 BDCS0043 Black Diamond Camalot C4 #6 2 CAT 1 D014BA00 Petzl Grigri 20 CAT 1 BD381129 Black Diamond Miniwire/Lightwire

Rackpack Non-Locking Carabiner Sets

CAT 2 BD109108 Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 320 9 CAT 2 BD102198 Black Diamond Evac 9 Shovel 9 CAT 2 BD151012 Black Diamond Recon X Avalanche Beacon 9 CAT 1 BD620046 Black Diamond ATC Guide 30

Brand Name Or Equal:

Category, per AFMAN

10-3507

PART/MODEL

NUMBER OR

EQUAL

DESCRIPTION QTY

CAT 2 P043AB00 or Equal Petzl Caritool Evo (Stainless Steel, No Less Than 5kg carrying capability, weighs no more than 40 grams,) or Equal

CAT 2 U001AB00 or Equal Petzl Ice Climbing Dart Crampons (Steel, 12 point, Automatic, LEVERLOCK FIL) or Equal

9 pairs

CAT 2 U006AA00 or Equal Petzl Glacier Travel Irvis Crampons (Steel, 10 point, Automatic, LEVERLOCK FIL UNIVERSEL) or Equal

9 pairs

CAT 2 U002AA00 or Equal Petzl Threading Tool, V/Multihook (26-32 cm in length, foldable) or Equal

Salient Characteristics:

Category, per AFMAN

10-3507

PART/MODEL

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY

CAT 1 WP100080092 or Equal

10-11mm, Red, 92m, No Lower Than 30kN min, Static Rope

CAT 1 SS095050092 or Equal

9.5-10.5mm, Olive Drab, 92m, 3/8”, Olive Drab, Sheathing, Rappel Rope

CAT 1 BD323017ULPK0801

or Equal

8.5-9.5mm, Pink, 80m, 9-10kN min, Dry Treated Core, Water Resistant Sheathing, Dynamic Rope

CAT 1 726100 or Equal Stokes Rescue Litter, Stainless Steel, Single Piece, Tapered

CAT 1 U021AA00 or Equal Ice Tool, Serrated Blade, Aluminum, 40-50cm in length, Modular, Wrist Straps, Adjustable Grip

CAT 1 B17ARA or Equal Right Hand Ascender/Rope Clamp, 10-13mm compatible, Toothed Cam, Wide Grip opening

CAT 1 B17ALA or Equal Left Hand Ascender/Rope Clamp, 10-13mm compatible, Toothed Cam, Wide Grip opening

CAT 1 PRO PICKET,

162021, or Equal

Snow/Ice Picket, 24”, Aluminum, Stainless Steel cable attachment, No Less Than 7kN cable strength for attachments, I-Beam construction

CAT 2 FOX 40 or Equal Blast Whistle, 110dB minimum, thermoplastic, lanyard

CAT 2 4D MAG XL or Equal

Glacier Goggles, Fully Enclosed, Adjustable headband, Fog-free lens, 100% UVA/UVB protection, Blue Shading

CAT 1 WB254MS06091 or Equal

1” Tubular Nylon, Webbing, 100m, 1xBlue roll and 1xRed Roll, 0.65-0.75in diameter, Minimum 3,900lb breaking strength, CAT 2 441120 or Equal Backpack/Duffelbag, modular, Velcro on the outside, Up to 4 exterior storage pockets, Up to 100lbs for Working Load Limit, 36-39L of interior storage, Can store up to 400 ft of 10-11mm rope

CAT 2 BD620062 or Equal Wiregate Nut Tool, clip-in point, rounded heel, hooked end, 7-8in in length, Steel

CAT 1 BD225122 or Equal Pro Stopper Set #1-13, Aluminum heads, steel cables, taper, No Less Than 10kN failure load

CAT 2 BD410171000055_1

or Equal

Ice/Mountaineering Axe, 50-60cm, Aluminum shaft, Stainless Steel head, Serrated blade, Lightweight, Shaft is up to 90cm in length for strap attachments/clearance

CAT 2 BD111588 or Equal Ski Poles, Adjustable, Carbon Fiber, 120-135cm, FlickLock clamp, strap release capable, Large Tips

9 pairs (18 total)

CAT 2 BD1115820000ALL1

or Equal

Ski Poles, 2-Piece System, 100-120cm, Hybrid Carbon Fiber and Aluminum, Removable/Integrated/Modular Steel Pick System, ClickLock Dial

9 pairs (18 total)

CAT 2 MDBAGROPEBM31

or Equal

Rope Bag, Working Load Limit of up to 90 lbs, 30-35L, can carry up to 300 feet of 3/8” rope, reinforced shoulder straps, abrasion resistant

CAT 2 BD681268 or Equal Mountaineering Pack, Side Pockets, Roll-Top, quick deploy ice tool carry system, ski carry system, Nylon/Dyneema, padded waistband, 30- 40L

CAT 1 P53 or Equal Progress Capture Pulley, can use 7-11mm ropes, Breaking Strength between 4-15kN (based on usage), Working Strength between 2.5-5kN (based on usage), Up to 2in in length

CAT 1 BDCS0064 or Equal 10-11mm Dynex Runner, 240cm, Up to 22kN Breakage

CAT 1 BD4902130000ALL1

or Equal

Ice Screws, 13cm, Tapered Tube, Stainless Steel, 360 degree motion, Up to 10kN Breakage

CAT 1 BD4902160000ALL1

or Equal

Ice Screws, 16cm, Tapered Tube, Stainless Steel, 360 degree motion, Up to 10kN Breakage

CAT 1 BD4902190000ALL1

or Equal

Ice Screws, 19cm, Tapered Tube, Stainless Steel, 360 degree motion, Up to 10kN Breakage

CAT 1 BD4902220000ALL1

or Equal

Ice Screws, 22cm, Tapered Tube, Stainless Steel, 360 degree motion, Up to 10kN Breakage

CAT 1 M36A TL or Equal Auto-Locking Carabiner, Asymmetrical/Pear-shape, Aluminum, No Less Than 27kN Strength, 26-29mm gate opening