Cadets develop their knot tying skills to include
various splices, hitches, bends and whippings. They learn types
of ropes used for various knots, best ropes to use in the water
and best knots to use for their activity. They are taught how
to prepare lines for throwing and rigging blocks, pulleys and
tackles and, at the end of their Phase IV training, have all the
skills required to rig sheers. Safety is an important aspect of
this training for both the cadet and their surrounding as cadets
are taught proper rigging and lifting techniques.