Fixed-Rope Installations.

 A fixed rope is anchored in place to help Rangers move over difficult terrain. Its simplest form is a rope tied off on the top of steep terrain. As terrain becomes steeper or more difficult, fixed rope systems may require intermediate anchors along the route. Planning considerations follow:
• Does the installation allow you to bypass the obstacle?
• (Tactical) Can obstacle be secured from construction through
negotiation, to disassembly?
• Is it in a safe and suitable location? Is it easy to negotiate? Does it
avoid obstacles?
• Are natural and artificial anchors available?
• Is the area safe from falling rock and ice?