Urban operations are among the most complex military challenges due to dense terrain, limited visibility, vertical structures, and civilian presence. The built environment restricts movement and exposes troops to multi-level threats. Success in these settings requires tactical adaptability and specialized skills. Vertical access is vital, allowing forces to scale buildings, bypass defenses, and secure elevated positions. Tools like tactical ladders, compact launchers, hook-and-pole systems, and entry tools enhance mobility and access in such environments.
First Floor Access
First-floor access, typically up to 5 metres high, allows entry through windows or balconies when ground access is blocked. It's a key tactic in urban close-quarters combat, requiring coordination and speed. Troops can use portable tools like tactical ladders or hook-and-pole systems to quickly secure these entry points with minimal training.
REBS Aluminium Tactical Hook
The REBS tactical hook is a lightweight, forged aluminium hook. Rated for tip loads up to 1000kg on its twin carbon spikes, the spikes are ideal for a rapid modular connection to the ladder system. The hook also includes a rated eyelet for safety and other connections.
Rigid Ladder
REBS Ultralight Pole Ladder
A lightweight rigid section ladder that is excellent for both urban and maritime boarding and entering.
Rigid Ladder
HQH LadCarb Fix-Lite System
A completely unique design of ultra-light sectional tactical ladders offering a wide range of applications.
Hook and pole system
Helix Hook & Pole System
A lightweight, compact and noiseless pole and hook system for urban and maritime access issues.
Breaching
Breaching is essential in urban operations, enabling troops to bypass barriers with minimal force and limited collateral damage. Using mechanical, hydraulic, ballistic, or explosive tools, breachers provide fast, controlled access through obstacles. Effective breaching maintains momentum, reduces risk, and shapes the pace of the assault.
Libervit Blackline
Libervit's BlackLine tactical urban range includes hydraulic door openers and entry systems.
manual entry tools
SET SP4 Compact Breaching Kit
Lightweight and versatile kit with a quick and easy connection between the different tools.
hydraulic entry tools
Libervit Door Raider Light B
A high performance door opener which opens heavy-armoured, inward-opening, multi-locks doors or outward opening metal.
Descent
Descent techniques are essential in urban operations for rapid repositioning, accessing key areas, avoiding detection, or extracting from danger. Traditional methods like abseiling or fast roping are effective for concentrated forces but can be limited by bulky equipment. For dispersed operations, personal escape systems offer more flexibility and efficiency, allowing troops to descend quickly without being weighed down.
CTOMS Vector Operator Urban Egress Kit
The Firefly™ Vector Kit is a compact, all weather, lightweight, micro rope system specifically designed for operator emergency egress in urban environments.
Micro Rope System
Helix PES
A modular, lightweight and low volume micro rope system that gives users the capability to quickly descend or egress from a position.
Descender
Skylotec Spark
A compact, durable descender with features optimised for the tactical user.
Micro Rope System
CTOMS Grey Pro
Allows the operator to rappel, lower, rope ascend and conduct a 3:1 haul, all in an extremely compact and lightweight kit.
