CONTENTSMountain SafetyMountain Health AwarenessMountain Leadership ChallengesMountain WeatherSummer Warfighting Load RequirementsMAC KitNomenclature and Care of Mountaineering EquipmentRope ManagementMovement in Mountainous TerrainMountain Casualty EvacuationsNatural and Artificial AnchorsStream CrossingMechanical AdvantageOne Rope BridgeA-FramesVertical Hauling LinesSuspension TraverseEstablishment of Rappel Points and RappellingBalance ClimbingTop RopingSit HarnessPlacing ProtectionBelaying for Party ClimbingParty ClimbingMilitary Aid ClimbingAlternative Belays and AnchorsRescue Techniques for Party ClimbingSteep Earth ClimbingTree Climbing TechniquesFixed Rope InstallationCliff ReconnaissanceCliff AssaultGeology and GlaciologyIce Ax TechniquesStep Kicking and CuttingCrampon TechniquesGlissading and Arrest PositionsGlacier TravelSpecific Snow and Ice EquipmentEstablishing Anchors on Snow and IceRequirements for SurvivalWater ProcurementSurvival NavigationExpedient Shelters and FiresSurvival DietSignaling and RecoveryCOMM Considerations in a CW EnvironmentWave Propagation, Antenna Theory and Expediant AntennasMountain Logistical ConsiderationsCold Weather and Mountain Helicopter OperationsIntroduction to Animal PackingMountain Patrolling ConsiderationsWeapons Considerations in Mountainous TerrainRoute Planning and Selection in Mountain OperationsBibliography of ReferencesAppendix 1 Sl-3 MAC KitAppendix 2 MAC Kit Care and Maintenance Manual