Tactical
Level Descriptions
ITRA Tactical 1 (Level 1 references: Type 3, trainee, basic, operator)
A tactical officer should not deploy on rope on a live mission without being capable of 2 way travel (up and down), passing edges and knots, being able to resolve any hang ups or problems on rope independently, and deal with BASIC obstacle s and functions on rope, to facilitate access, entry, or rescue. Being able to invert to visually clear a window, and perform basic entries is considered a basic function. Officer should also be able to rig / inspect / operate a contingency SRT anchor system to lower an injured operator, or conduct a top side haul. Operator should NOT be dependent on someone else or a fire agency to do this for them. This includes placing edge protection and assisting with simple edge problems. T1 officers should also have their tactical kit well integrated with their vertical gear, and be able to perform rope tasks with ALL gear on…AND…be able to perform all subsequent entry / tactical tasks with their vertical gear on, with neither impeding the other. Must be capable of operating at dark using white / red light. (night vision devices are in level 2)
ITRA Tactical 2 (Level references: Type 2, support, intermediate, leader)
Full tactical mobility on SRT…can go anywhere there is a rope or nylon product capable of human load. Able to utilize body weight to effect small weight transfers to break into loaded lines or make small lifts to solve stoppages on rope. Able to travel horizontal lines, off sets, guidelines. Conduct mid-line rescues or interventions for conscious / cooperative subjects in a tactical environment (stuck operator, hostage extrication, etc.) Handle 2 person loads on rope. Traveling hauls and simple counterweight rescue concepts. Able to perform all SRT tasks with helmet mounted NVG’s.
ITRA Tactical 3 (Level references: : Type 1, advanced, scene commander, technician, instructor)
Focus is risk assessment, mission assessment, problem solving, advanced rescue interventions, and RIGGING mid-pitch features, highlines, guidelines, etc. Able to assess suspect rigging for vulnerabilities or willful failure traps. Master of Small Party Assisted Rescue (SPAR) concepts. Able to stack counterweight systems, create improvisational hybrid systems, and perform with mask in place. Take lead in coordinating and facilitating tactical vertical training events and program management.
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