Advanced CQB Training: Enhance Your Close Quarters Battle Skills

Intermediate/Advanced Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training Class

Course Description: This tactical training course is designed for individuals who have built a solid foundation in basic Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques and are eager to enhance their Close Quarters Battle skills in complex environments. Focusing on weapon selection, kit evaluation, and advanced room entry strategies, this class will challenge participants to operate efficiently and effectively under pressure in confined spaces.

The curriculum provides in-depth training on CQB techniques, emphasizing practical decision-making and the application of tactical concepts in dynamic, real-world scenarios. Through a blend of classroom instruction, live drills, and scenario-based training exercises, students will refine their ability to navigate various threat environments while mastering flawless room entries, hallway movement, and effective threat neutralization.

Course Outline:

- Weapon Selection, Kit Evaluation, and Setup

   - Understanding the role of different weapon systems in CQB environments (rifles, subguns, shotguns, and handguns).

   - Evaluating the individual’s kit: optimizing for mobility and speed, balancing armor, ammunition, and additional gear.

   - Personal gear setup: slings, holsters, pouches, and accessories that enhance operational efficiency.

- Priorities of Work

   - Overview of the fundamental priorities in Close Quarters Battle: security, threat identification, and neutralization.

   - Structuring operations in confined spaces with limited visibility and tight timelines.

   - Prioritizing the clearance of hostile zones, securing key areas, and minimizing risks to personnel.

- Approaches

   - Techniques for quietly and tactically approaching rooms and structures.

   - Evaluating the environment for potential threats while leveraging cover and concealment.

   - Speed vs. stealth: guidelines for determining when to move quickly versus when to opt for a deliberate approach.

- Doorways

   - Techniques for efficiently and safely entering and clearing doorways.

   - Strategies for handling doors that are locked, blocked, or ajar.

   - Methods such as “Slice the Pie” to utilize angles and minimize exposure when entering a room.

- Center-Fed Room

   - Tactical considerations for clearing center-fed rooms that feature multiple entry points and obstacles.

   - Teamwork strategies for controlling center-fed rooms: securing the area while retaining situational awareness.

- Corner-Fed Room

   - Approaches for engaging and clearing rooms with strong corner positions.

   - Managing high-risk zones: using angles and teamwork to lessen the risk of ambush.

- Room Entries

   - Techniques for breaching and entering diverse room configurations, including both dynamic and deliberate entries.

   - Balancing time and safety: ensuring speed while maintaining control in high-threat situations.

   - Effective communication and coordination during entries for teams operating in pairs or groups.

- Follow-On Rooms

   - Protocols for addressing rooms adjacent to cleared areas.

   - Ensuring momentum is maintained while completely clearing all rooms.

   - Strategies for managing multiple rooms sequentially to avoid crossfire and ensure safety.

- Hallways

   - Best practices for moving and clearing hallways in residential or industrial structures.

   - Navigating limited cover, angles, and potential threats within narrow passages.

   - High-stress tactics for hallway combat, including swift movements and securing intersections.

- L-Intersection

   - Tactics for effectively clearing and securing L-intersections.

   - Risk assessment: identifying when to “stack” and when to advance.

   - Managing line-of-sight and utilizing the surrounding environment in tight spaces.

- T-Intersection

   - Advanced techniques for approaching and clearing T-intersections with threats from multiple directions.

   - Effective teamwork strategies for entering and clearing both sides of the intersection.

   - Contingency plans for addressing unforeseen threats during intersection entries.

- Re-Clear

   - Strategies for re-clearing rooms or areas previously missed or compromised.

   - Recognizing when a space is deemed “safe” or necessitates a secondary sweep.

   - Procedures for tracking enemy movement and anticipating re-entry threats.

Training Methodology:

- Classroom Sessions: Briefings, theory discussions, and tactical training to ensure a comprehensive understanding of CQB principles.

- Practical Drills: Engaging, high-intensity exercises using airsoft, simunition, or force-on-force simulations to mirror real-world conditions.

- Scenario-Based Training: Students will face evolving scenarios demanding quick thinking and adaptive decision-making.

Prerequisites:

- Completion of basic CQB or equivalent training.

- Proficiency in weapon handling and basic CQB movements.

Goal: By the conclusion of this tactical training course, students will be equipped with the skills to confidently approach and clear complex structures, resolve tactical challenges, and neutralize threats in confined, dynamic spaces, all while enhancing teamwork and operational cohesion.