Which of the following is used to secure a litter tender's tie-in to the litter?

• A. Half hitch
• B. Clove hitch
• C. Munter hitch
• D. Girth hitch

Answer: (D)

Girth hitch is used because it securely wraps around the litter’s handles and tightens as tension increases, keeping the litter tender attached even as the load moves. It’s quick to tie and adjusts well to different handle sizes, making it reliable for a tie-in. The other options aren’t as suitable: a half hitch alone can slip under load, a clove hitch can loosen if the handles shift or the rope rubs edges, and a Munter hitch is a belay/rappel brake—not a tie-in knot for attaching a person to a litter.