Tubular Nylon Applications, Spiritus Systems

Published on January 28, 2022
Duration: 14:20

This guide details the tactical application of tubular nylon for casualty evacuation, drawing on the expertise of Fred from Spiritus Systems. It covers techniques for single-person drags, multi-person carries, and hasty hoisting harnesses, emphasizing portability and rapid deployment in high-stress environments. The instruction highlights how tubular nylon can supplement, not replace, dedicated evacuation systems.

Quick Summary

Tubular nylon offers a portable solution for tactical casualty evacuation, enabling techniques like single-person drags, multi-person carries, and hasty hoisting harnesses. It complements dedicated systems like the Skedco litter by providing distributed emergency capability and is best stored using a daisy-chain braid to prevent tangling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Tubular Nylon Applications
  2. 00:35Portability vs. Dedicated Litters
  3. 01:44Plate Carrier Drag Handle Considerations
  4. 04:00Single Person Drag Technique
  5. 05:01Multi-Person and Low-Crawl Drags
  6. 06:29Hasty Hoisting Harness Configuration
  7. 08:09Multi-Person Carry Configurations
  8. 11:05Daisy Chain Storage Method

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary applications of tubular nylon in tactical scenarios?

Tubular nylon is primarily used for casualty evacuation, including single-person drags, multi-person carries, and creating hasty hoisting harnesses for vertical movement. It's also valuable for its portability and ability to be distributed among a team for emergency use.

How does tubular nylon compare to dedicated litter systems like the Skedco Litter?

While a Skedco litter is superior for long-distance drags or specialized hoists, tubular nylon offers significantly greater portability and can be distributed across a team for rapid emergency deployment, making it a complementary tool rather than a replacement.

What is the recommended method for storing tubular nylon to prevent tangling?

The recommended storage method is a daisy-chain braid, often secured with a carabiner. This technique prevents the nylon from tangling and allows for controlled deployment, which is especially important in windy conditions like helicopter rotor wash.

Why do some plate carriers omit built-in drag handles?

Some plate carriers omit built-in drag handles because they are often too small or difficult to access in high-stress situations. Instructors often prefer the use of external nylon lines or shoulder straps for more reliable and accessible casualty handling.

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