I think from a SAR stand point, we have at least Four Items here for critical overview. One, the reason for being over do....still to be determined. Two , the debate on Large groups as compared to solo trips...... Experience and time in grade ...How Important is it. Three, the Tech. act of rappelling alone is responsible for Over 50 percent of Climbing Fatalities. How Much, How far, and did All have the Training to do it if it was in fact needed. And Four, We must Come to the Realization that in the Southern areas amd other areas prone to Human Trafficing, Drug Loads Escorts and Sudden Install Growing Operations with Armed Guards from South of the Border...... There Are Other Items on the Watch list and " What Are We Going Into or Getting Our Selves Into " .....List .. ( Rappeling Gear and AR-15 s ???? U. S. Marine Backup ???? These are not Items for Discussion that are Imaginary.... Rather they Are Out There Right Now in todays SAR World and must be Addressed...We call it Operational Procedures or the Standard Protocols of the " What If " contingency arise s Book . Is an 8 Ring , Harness, Rope, and Beretta going to SOP for some areas in the Future ? You make the Call ... gst
