Field eXpedients: EPW Hand-Cuff Tie, Version 2

When you replace your boot laces with 550/450 paracord for SERE capabilities;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NdqDkT5ooQ

use the OLD laces as Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) hand-cuff ties. Store the hand-cuff ties in your canteen cover outer pouchette so you know where they are when you need them. This video shows a handcuff EPW tie technique #2 differing from the Prusik know EPW tie technique #1 shown on the web page below:

http://www.combatreform.com/epws.htm

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• epw
• hand-cuff
• tie
• 550
• parachute
• cord
• field
• expedients

[jrr121407]

why do all that when you you could just use two zip ties or flexi cuffs?

[dynmicpara]

This was created by Army SF before there were zip ties and flex-cuffs. As always, its good to hgave a FX technique if the supply "system" (I say this with tongue-firmly-planted-in- cheek) or your own wallet fails you...Airborne!

[ECTBWHO]

: )

[kevand19]

Badasss

[Striders78]

I like the vid.. kinda creepy in a way though. lol

[StriderSNG]

Thanks for the vid. Never thought of that.

Stay safe.

[crazdayz]

Coool!!!