CQB Flashcards
Push
Indicates direction of movement
Hold
Stop or cover
Carry
Indicates you will block or carry someone across an angle so they can focus on a different angle
Move
Initiates a movement
Cover
Protect or watch a certain area
Deep corners
In the absence of an immediate threat, these must be cleared upon entering a room
1) Deep corners cannot be seen from the exterior of the room
2) Corners are cleared by moving to a point where they becomes visible, one step in, one step over. The room is then cleared to the center.
Cross
Officers post on opposite sides of a threshold and cross to opposite sides of a room when entering. Muzzle dip initiates the movement.
Buttonhook
Officer U-Turns when going through a threshold, staying on the same side of the wall as when outside the room.
Staging
Officers are on opposite sides of a door, usually on a closed door
Stacking
Officers are lined up on one side of a door.
Long Cover
Officer covers a threat angle which is at a greater distance than what is being immediately worked, usually a hallway
Double Dump
Used to take two open doors which are either directly opposite or within closed proximity of each other.
Cross Cover
Officers cover threat angles by crossing sectors of fire.
Switch
When holding cross cover, officers simultaneously swap sectors of fire. Usually used at a T-intersection. Initiated by an exaggerated muzzle dip.
Initiative Based Tactics
- You cannot be told what to do in every situation.
- Be attentive and anticipate what others might need.
- Plan ahead, read the next area to clear.
- Find work.
Look for threat angles. Angles and distance are important. If a threat area cannot be covered, consider using speed, diversion, or both.
