Recovery Handle Overview and Install, Spiritus Systems

Published on April 22, 2022
Duration: 26:53

This guide details the installation of the Spiritus Systems Recovery Handle Mark II onto a plate carrier. It emphasizes the importance of proper routing and securing of the strap and chassis components. The handle is designed to facilitate efficient and safe casualty evacuation by allowing rescuers to pull from the hips rather than the throat, reducing strain on the rescuer and trauma to the casualty.

Quick Summary

The Spiritus Systems Recovery Handle Mark II facilitates efficient casualty evacuation by allowing rescuers to pull from the hips, not the throat. This method reduces rescuer strain, minimizes trauma to the casualty, and maintains situational awareness. The Mark II features Tegris stays for improved reliability and is designed for easy installation on plate carriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Recovery Handle Mark II
  2. 00:17Origin and DARCY Influence
  3. 01:36Plate Carrier Components Overview
  4. 02:03Recovery Handle Chassis and Stays
  5. 02:55Strap and Carabiner Details
  6. 03:52Handle Attached to Plate Bag
  7. 04:12Design Philosophy: Low Profile & Repeated Deployment
  8. 05:19Why You Need a Drag Handle
  9. 06:00Problems with Traditional Dragging
  10. 07:00Traditional DARCY Method
  11. 08:14How the Recovery Handle Works
  12. 09:14Pulling from the Hips vs. Throat
  13. 09:47Strap Deployment and Function
  14. 10:26Benefits of Upright Dragging
  15. 11:23Situational Awareness While Dragging
  16. 12:16Theory: Getting Casualties Off the X
  17. 12:36Key Differences: Mark I vs. Mark II
  18. 13:44Tegris Stays and Directional Snaps
  19. 14:29Malleability of Tegris
  20. 14:56Compatibility with MOLLE Carriers
  21. 15:54Step 1: Routing Strap Through Handle
  22. 16:52Orienting the Chassis
  23. 17:15Step 2: Routing Webbing Through Plate Bag
  24. 19:59Step 3: Weaving Strap Through G-Hook Loops
  25. 21:37Step 4: Securing the Strap with G-Hook
  26. 22:03Step 5: Pulling Excess Webbing
  27. 22:53Step 6: Tying the Overhand Knot
  28. 23:32Step 7: Adjusting Knot Depth
  29. 24:06Step 8: Mounting Tegris Stays
  30. 24:42Step 9: Inserting Stays into Strap Holes
  31. 25:15Step 10: Nestling Excess Strap
  32. 25:35Step 11: Closing the Chassis
  33. 25:49Final Installation and Use
  34. 26:10Compatibility with Back Panels
  35. 26:29Conclusion and Call for Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Spiritus Systems Recovery Handle Mark II?

The Recovery Handle Mark II is designed for efficient and safe casualty evacuation. It allows rescuers to pull a casualty from their hips, rather than their throat, reducing strain on the rescuer and minimizing further trauma to the casualty.

How does the Recovery Handle Mark II improve upon older methods of casualty evacuation?

Unlike traditional methods that strain the rescuer's back and can choke the casualty, the Mark II enables an upright pull from the hips. This reduces friction, lifts the casualty's upper body, and maintains the rescuer's situational awareness.

What are the key differences between the Recovery Handle Mark I and Mark II?

The Mark II revision features Tegris stays with directional snaps instead of sewn-on stays found on the Mark I. This change improves reliability by preventing the strap from getting pinned and allows for some malleability to adjust friction.

How is the Recovery Handle Mark II installed on a plate carrier?

Installation involves routing the strap through the plate bag's internal channels and the handle's chassis, securing it with a G-hook and an overhand knot. Tegris stays are then attached to the chassis and inserted into the strap's path.

Why is it important to attach the Recovery Handle system to the pants belt and not just the battle belt?

Attaching to the pants belt ensures the system is anchored low on the body. If attached to a loose battle belt, especially an over-belt, the entire system could slide up, negating the benefit and potentially causing the plate carrier to choke the casualty.

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