The patented Military Grabber was chosen by the U.S. Army as it’s Collapsible Grappling Hook of choice in April 2003. Used in Special Operations Forces Urban Ops Kits. For two years prior to the 2003 contract award, thousands of Grabbers were sold to many U.S. and foreign forces. Grabbers can be found in the 101st, 82nd, and 509th Airborne, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Infantry Divisions, 1st Cav, 10th Mountain and more! Designed to be used for entry and egress in a MOUT environment and for trip wires, concertina and minefield clearing.