Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading a ribbon cable into a protective jacket. A leader with a first end and a second end is enclosed in the jacket. The second end of the leader is then attached to the cable, while the first end of the leader is used for pulling the leader through the jacket. The first end of the leader is then pulled through the jacket until a parallel wire section of the cable is exposed. The exposed wires are then cut to length resulting in the ribbon cable being loaded into the protective jacket and ready for installation.