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Identifier
20158527
Description
University of Texas at Arlington students had a chance to learn rappelling at the Arlington fire training center. About 35 students, with the aid of 15 ROTC members, learned the technique for descending from a height through the use of a rope system. Michael Lee nears the end of his drop. Captain Gerron explained that the descents are made through the use of ropes and a latch hook and, used properly are completely safe. the 15 ROTC members are part of the Army ROTC Insurgent Team at UTA. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition April 30, 1978.
Archival Date
1978-04-30
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-7060
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Universities & colleges; Military personnel
Names
University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Arlington. Reserve Officers' Training Corps; Lee, Michael
Subjects
Universities & colleges; Military personnel