Rigging

Question 1

Is rigging an option when the situation is life threatening and the area cannot withstand a detonation?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is rigging?

Answer 2

Semi-remote procedures involving the use of rope system to remotely deal with improvised explosive devices and suspect packages

Question 3

When and why would you use rigging?

Answer 3

In conjunction with other tools
to move a package from point A to B
To remotely perform SAD after RSP or remote opening procedures

Question 4

What are other options to rigging?

Answer 4

robot and hand entry

Question 5

When is rigging not a viable option?

Answer 5

The situation is life threatening

The area cannot withstand a detonation

Question 6

When is rigging a good option?

Answer 6

The package is inaccessible to the robot
A robot is not available
Hand removal is not justified ( only risk life to save life)

Question 7

What can happen if you use rigging on a device?

Answer 7

The package can become more hazardous (piss it off)
Cause detonation
correct a malfunctioning circuit

Question 8

How do you determine route of extraction?

Answer 8

Consider:
most direct route, hazards in the area, avoiding greater hazards, the package (size ect.), expertise and equipment available.

Question 9

What must you know before rigging?

Answer 9

Is the situation life-threatening, can the area withstand a detonation, and your limitations

Question 10

What factors affect the rigging operations

Answer 10

Situation, Size and weight of package, Location of package

Question 11

What are the three types of rigging?

Answer 11

1 line, 2 line, multi line

Question 12

What are the pros and cons of a 1 line system

Answer 12

Pro: Is the quickest and least confusing to set up and operate.

Cons: involves dragging the package, requires hands on to correct malfunction

Question 13

What are the pros and cons of a 2 line system

Answer 13

Pro: Permits correction of malfunctions, allows package to be lifted over things, package can go in reverse, increases operator’s flexibility and safety

Cons: Still a mostly dragging operation, is more confusing than one line system

Question 14

What are the pros and cons of a multi line system

Answer 14

Pros: uses a drag assembly to allow package to be suspended in the air

Cons: its complicated to set up and operate, requires a lot of training, must be carefully thought out

Question 15

What does the base line do?

Answer 15

suspends the package throughout the operation

Question 16

What does the working line do?

Answer 16

lifts the package from where it is placed and moves target

Question 17

What does the auxiliary line do?

Answer 17

moves the package over obstacles, performs corrective actions, is a back-up for the primary system

Question 18

What happens during the execution phase of rigging?

Answer 18

make 1 approach, attach the line to package last, return to safe area, complete system set up in safe area, operate system, apply wait time

Question 19

What happens during the planning of rigging

Answer 19

removal and transport, containment, pictures/ X-rays, tech responsibilities, countercharge

Question 20

What are the safety precautions during rigging

Answer 20

Minimize time on target, 
user serviceable equipment, 
beware of booby traps, 
ensure: slack in the line, lines laid properly, personnel are clear, you are clear of lines
use clear exit paths
don't disturb attached lines
maintain a safe distance, 
beware of flying objects from hardware breaking
Maintain positive control of lines
try to avoid detonation
avoid jerking lines

Question 21

How should you correct malfunctions in a system

Answer 21

attempt to correct remotely
observe safety precautions
Do not use hand removal

Question 22

When should you attach lines to a package

Answer 22

Last, just before returning to the safe area

Question 23

What is the greatest advantage to the one line system

Answer 23

fastest and easiest rigging system

Question 24

What is the greatest advantage of the two line system

Answer 24

Allows reversal of package

Question 25

What is the greatest disadvantage of the one line system

Answer 25

Malfunctions usually require hands on corrective actions

Question 26

What is the advantage of using a drag assembly in a multi line system

Answer 26

It allows the package to be suspended in transit

Question 27

What is the greatest disadvantage with one and two line system

Answer 27

both systems involve a great deal of stress on the package

Question 28

How do you determine mechanical advantage

Answer 28

count the pulleys, On test ratio is 3:1