CQB Breaching Equipment with Navy SEALs "Coch" and Dorr

Published on June 8, 2023
Duration: 23:50

Navy SEALs utilize specialized equipment for CQB breaching, including manual tools like the Halligan and sledgehammer for different door types, and cutting tools like bolt cutters for quiet entry. Firearms such as a 12-gauge breaching shotgun with ceramic slugs and explosive charges like the 15-inch SLAP are employed for more robust obstacles. Field modifications and specific carrying methods are crucial for operational effectiveness and safety.

Quick Summary

Navy SEALs use specialized CQB breaching equipment like the Halligan tool for prying and sledgehammers for inward doors. For quiet entry, bolt cutters and wire snips are employed. A 12-gauge shotgun with ceramic slugs follows the '45/45 rule' for locks, while explosive charges like the SLAP are used for heavy doors, often attached with magnets in wet conditions.

Chapters

  1. 01:29Halligan Tool (Hooly) Explained
  2. 05:02Sledgehammer Usage & Carry
  3. 06:38Bolt Cutters for Quiet Entry
  4. 07:30Small Pry Bars for Precision
  5. 08:57Wire Snips/Lineman Cutters for Surreptitious Entry
  6. 09:52Breaching Shotgun Techniques (45/45 Rule)
  7. 11:52Explosive Breaching (SLAP Charge)
  8. 13:46Initiators and Magnets for Explosives
  9. 15:21Tape and Field Expedients for Breaching

Frequently Asked Questions

What manual tools do Navy SEALs use for CQB breaching?

Navy SEALs commonly use the Halligan tool ('Hooly') for prying outward-opening doors and an 8lb sledgehammer for inward-opening doors or to assist the Halligan. Small pry bars are also used for finer tasks.

How do Navy SEALs breach doors quietly?

For quiet entry, SEALs utilize bolt cutters to sever locks and chains. Wire snips or lineman cutters are employed for surreptitious entry, cutting fences or potentially live wires where noise discipline is paramount.

What is the '45/45 rule' in breaching?

The '45/45 rule' applies to using a breaching shotgun with ceramic slugs. The muzzle is angled 45 degrees down and 45 degrees into the door frame to ensure the energy is directed correctly and safely at the lock and hinges.

How are explosive breaching charges attached in challenging conditions?

For heavy doors, SEALs use explosive charges like the 15-inch SLAP. Breacher magnets are crucial for attaching these charges to metal doors, especially in maritime environments where adhesives might fail due to moisture.

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