Single wide combat assault ladders The Combat Assault Ladder System (C.A.L.) is lightweight, easily deployable and simple to use. It has revolutionized the world of assault ladders by meeting the demands for a system that has been specially designed for the Special Operations community strictly for breaching targets. The C.A.L. system provides ground commanders with the flexibility to adapt and support changing crisis scenarios by using equipment that was initially deployed. This system gives the greatest amount possible of different configurations from any one ladder system. Since no tools are required in the assembly or disassembly of the ladders or any of the accessories, immediate on-site configurations can be executed rapidly. Because, of it's unique and patented design, ladders may be deployed as a complete system or separated and used as individual ladder sections. The ladder will accept a wide range of accessories that are designed to enhance ladder operation and aid operators in their breaching mission. Since situations may change by the time an assault team reaches its destination, the complete package or individual sections may be reconfigured to suit immediate mission requirements. With the use of this system, the ground commander gains a flexible asset that can be utilized as needed to equip his assault teams or forces with custom configurations with available equipment. Since the primary mission of the C.A.L. system is the assault of aircraft, only the major types of current commercial aircraft were selected as a base line for equipment specifications. This is by no means the extent of the capabilities but only a selection for planning purposes. The system is also capable of accessing heights to second story buildings windows, fire escapes and balconies. Ladders can also be used on security walls of the same height. The shorter ladders used on the smaller series of commercial aircraft can be separated into two individual sectionsfor use in the assault of passenger buses and trains and in some instances first floor dwelling windows. When used with certain accessories, ladder sections can be deployed as observation or sniper platforms that are suspended or leaning against walls or other supportive structures or free standing. With its universal design, any future accessory will also fit current stocks of ladders that are already deployed in the field. Custom accessories or attachments can be designed and manufactured to suit any special requirements that you have and shipped independently to ladders in the field or mission site.