No sufficient near or far shore anchor points are available to allow rope bridge construction. Under no circumstances will poncho rafts be used as a means to cross a water obstacle if an unusually swift current is present. Analyzing the situation using METT-TC, the patrol leader chooses a crossing site that offers as much cover and concealment as possible and has entrance and exit points that are as shallow as possible. For speed of movement it is best to choose a crossing site that has near and far shore banks that are easily traversed by an individual Ranger. Next, rucksacks and LCE are placed between the weapons with the two individuals placing their rucksacks as far apart as possible.
Members continue to undress, folding each item neatly and placing on top of their boots.
The snapped portion of the poncho is then lifted into the air and tightly rolled down to the equipment. Start at the center and work out to the end of the raft creating pigtails at the end. This is accomplished much easier if done by both soldiers together. The pigtailed ends are then folded in toward the center top of the raft and tied off with a single boot lace. The other poncho is then laid out on the ground with the hood up and the first poncho with equipment is placed in its center.