TM 5-1940-322-10
0006 00
KNOTS AND SECURING LINES (Contd)
BOWLINE
This is the best knot for making a single loop that will not tighten or slip under
strain.
S
S
S
R
R
R
BUTTERFLY KNOT
The butterfly knot is used to pull taut a high line or handline, as a tread rope for
footbridges, or for other similar installations. This knot provides the capability to
tighten a fixed rope when mechanical means are not available.
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