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Have you ever tried to rig your own sailboat? How about tying up the
boat to the dock? Have you ever made a ladder or hoist? Learning rigging can be
tricky, but with the U.S. Army Guide to
Rigging (FM 5-125), you’ll learn everything you need to know about rigging,
from how to properly tie a rope to a rock to how to make rope chairs and build
whole scaffolding structures! This comprehensive guide is full of crucial rigging techniques, procedures, and applications used in both dire
and everyday situations everywhere by the U.S. Army.
This informative and thorough guide draws upon the real-life experiences
of soldiers installed in positions around the globe, whose duties require
rigging, in all its variations and forms. Topics include the necessary usage of
fiber rope, wire rope, and chains—used in multiple combinations and twists—to
lift heavy loads. On the more basic side, it includes basic instructions on tying
all manner of knots, hitches, splices, tackle systems, and more. Complete with
illustrated diagrams to make it easy to follow along, anyone can access
easy-to-learn rigging lessons that will come in handy both in your daily life
and when you least expect it!
