CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) or close quarters combat (CQC) is a type of fighting in which small units engage the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, potentially to the point of hand-to-hand combat or fighting with hand weapons such as swords or knives.

JOB OF THE TACTICAL UNITS1. Planning 2. Organization

JOB OF THE TACTICAL UNITS3. Preparation 4. Rehearsal

JOB OF THE TACTICAL UNITS5. Execution 6. Withdrawal

INTELLIGENCE GATHERING

• Prior History• Location of Suspect and Hostage• Any pattern of hostage taker• Weapons and explosives• Obstacles and avenues of approach• Entry points

BUILDING ENTRY• Perimeter alternatives• Approach consideration

- with cover and concealment and from unexpected direction

• Tactical consideration- be aware of cross fires, maintain visual contact

• Search consideration-do not search alone, use good tactics on doors and knobs

BUILDING ENTRY ( PERIMETER ALTERNATIVES)

BUILDING ENTRY ( APPROACH AND ENTRY CONSIDERATION)

FROM UNKNOWN DIRECTION AND WITH COVER AND CONCEALMENT

BUILDING ENTRY ( TACTICAL CONSIDERATION)

AWARE OF CROSSFIRE AND MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT

BUILDING ENTRY ( SEARCH CONSIDERATION)

DO NOT SEARCH ALONE, USE GOOD TACTICS ON DOORS AND KNOBS

BUILDING ENTRY AND SEARCHES

Movement/Searching Technique1. Crisscross 2. Button hook

PRINCIPLES OF ASSAULT

• 1. Detailed Planning• 2. Surprise• 3. Methods of Entry• 4. Speed• 5. Violence of Action• 6. Security

1.Detailed Planning

• Ideally, the leader of the assault team gathers all available intelligence about the crisis scene, targets, and innocents.

2.Surprise

• The objective is to complete all offensive action before the party being engaged is able to react.

• Apply noise and light movement

3. Methods of Entry

• The more entry points, the better their chances of success.

• Apply slow and deliberate manner.

4. Speed

• Speed is achieved through well-designed tactics, such as gaining proximity with an undetected approach, the use of multiple entry points, and explosive breaching.

5. Violence of Action

• Violence of action is gained by use of explosive breaching, flash bangs and very direct and aggressive actions of the assault team.

• Gain momentum

6. Security

• Security actions are mandatory from the time the assault team begins approaching the crisis point until it returns to the tactical holding area for post assault debrief.

TACTICAL MIND SET FOR ASSAULT FORCE PERSONNEL

• Proper mental attitude and mental preparedness are critical to success in close quarter battle. The proper mind set, combined with self-control and concentration, provides a qualitative edge over the terrorists.

THE PRINCIPLES OF PROPER TACTICAL MIND SETS:

• Alertness• Decisiveness• Aggressiveness• Self-control• Determination

FUNDAMENTALS OF CQB

• CQB procedures are those actions necessary to dominate a crisis site, and eliminate the threat posed by the terrorists.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Holding Area• Final assault position • Method of entry• Highest threat visibility• Speed, surprise and aggression• Area domination• Reporting• Withdrawal• Safety