Land
MOUNTAINEERING
Regardless of where SEAL's find themselves operating, their ability to navigate and traverse adverse terrain is a key to mission success. SEAL's are well versed in the equipment and techniques for mountain climbing and orienteering in all climates.
SEAL operation's demand an in depth knowledge of land navigation, which requires two important skills: map reading and mountaineering. Mountaineering includes free climbing and assisted climbing in all climates over any surface.
The equipment used by the Teams is the same stuff you will find at the top of the sport climbers list. An operator will carry his climbing gear in the third line rucksack for use if and when needed. The common gear, such as ropes and carabineers, are split among the squad to disseminate the weight among the Team. Each individual will carry his own sit harness and beeners. Here is a brief overview of the Mountaineering equipment used by SEALs and other Special Operations Forces.
Regardless of where SEAL's find themselves operating, their ability to navigate and traverse adverse terrain is a key to mission success. SEAL's are well versed in the equipment and techniques for mountain climbing and orienteering in all climates.
SEAL operation's demand an in depth knowledge of land navigation, which requires two important skills: map reading and mountaineering. Mountaineering includes free climbing and assisted climbing in all climates over any surface.
The equipment used by the Teams is the same stuff you will find at the top of the sport climbers list. An operator will carry his climbing gear in the third line rucksack for use if and when needed. The common gear, such as ropes and carabineers, are split among the squad to disseminate the weight among the Team. Each individual will carry his own sit harness and beeners. Here is a brief overview of the Mountaineering equipment used by SEALs and other Special Operations Forces.
- Maps and Map case
- Compass and Altimeter
- GPS Plugger (hand held)
- Climbing pick/hammer
- Nylon climbing gauge rope (9mm & 11mm)
- Carabineers and figure eights
- Pitons (spikes)
- Chawks (wedges static and mechanical)
- Sit/rappel Harness
- Jumar ascender device (for hauling the gear up the rope)
- Crampon spikes (attach to combat boots for ice climbing)
- Ice ax
