CQB: Dealing With Doors with Navy SEALs "Coch," Dorr, and "Tosh"

Published on December 17, 2022
Duration: 7:51

This video features Navy SEALs 'Coch,' Dorr, and 'Tosh' from Tactical Hyve demonstrating advanced Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques for dealing with various types of doors. They emphasize assessing door types, executing efficient two-man entries, and adapting to obstructed or non-standard scenarios. The experts highlight the importance of maintaining surprise, flexibility, and practicing in diverse, challenging environments.

Quick Summary

Navy SEALs demonstrate advanced CQB door entry techniques, emphasizing assessment of inward/outward opening doors, handling obstructions, and maintaining surprise. They stress the importance of flexibility, adapting to non-standard scenarios, and practicing in varied, challenging environments for effective close-quarters combat.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to CQB Door Entries
  2. 00:33Assessing Inward-Opening Corner-Fed Door
  3. 01:16Two-Man Entry: Slow and Deliberate
  4. 01:55Two-Man Entry: Faster Approach
  5. 02:35Outward-Opening Door Entry
  6. 03:10Non-Standard Door with Obstructed Approach
  7. 03:41Strategies for Obstructed Inward Door
  8. 04:05Two-Man Entry: Butt-Hook Technique
  9. 04:30Two-Man Entry: Wrap the Door Technique
  10. 04:52Adapting to Weird Door Scenarios
  11. 05:36Difficult Outward-Opening Corner-Fed Room
  12. 06:05Two-Man Entry: Dynamic Approach
  13. 06:58Importance of Varied Training
  14. 07:15Concluding Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are key considerations for approaching an inward-opening door in CQB?

When approaching an inward-opening door, assess if it's corner-fed. A two-man team can then have one member 'roll' the door open, allowing the other to enter immediately to maintain surprise and clear the room efficiently.

How should a tactical team handle an outward-opening door during CQB entry?

For an outward-opening door, the first team member assesses hinges and knobs. After opening, the second member should catch the door, facilitating a swift and controlled entry into the structure.

What are effective strategies for dealing with obstructed doors in CQB?

When facing obstructed doors, teams can use delayed entry or stack on the same side, employing techniques like 'butt-hooking' into the room. It's crucial to avoid dangerous, trapped areas near obstructions and adapt entry methods.

Why is varied training essential for CQB door entry?

Varied training is crucial because real-world situations are rarely textbook perfect. Practicing in diverse and difficult environments, including obstructed or non-standard doors, prepares operators for unexpected challenges and enhances adaptability.

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