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

Published on December 17, 2022
Duration: 7:51

This video from Tactical Hyve features Navy SEALs demonstrating advanced Close Quarters Battle (CQB) door entry techniques. The instructors, Dorr, Coch, and Tosh, cover methods for both inward and outward-opening doors, emphasizing the importance of assessing the door, maintaining surprise, and adapting to various environmental challenges like obstructions. The training highlights the necessity of flexibility and dynamic execution in real-world scenarios.

Quick Summary

Navy SEALs demonstrate advanced CQB door entry techniques, covering inward and outward-opening doors, and adapting to obstructions. Key principles include assessing the door, maintaining surprise, and executing swift, efficient entries, emphasizing flexibility in unpredictable scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to CQB Door Entries
  2. 00:33Assessing Inward-Opening Doors
  3. 01:16Two-Man Entry: Slow & 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 Doors
  8. 04:05Two-Man Entry: Butt-Hook Technique
  9. 04:30Two-Man Entry: Wrap the Door Technique
  10. 04:52Adapting to Unusual 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 on Door Entry

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify an inward-opening door in CQB?

An inward-opening door is typically identified by seeing the door frame and not the hinges. The building's structure will stop at the door itself, distinguishing it from outward-opening doors where hinges are visible.

What are key considerations for a two-man CQB door entry?

For a two-man entry, focus on assessing the door type, maintaining surprise, and executing a swift entry. Techniques like 'butt-hooking' or 'wrapping the door' are used to adapt to obstructions and ensure efficient room clearing.

Why is flexibility important in CQB door entry training?

Flexibility is crucial because real-world CQB scenarios rarely present textbook-perfect situations. Training must incorporate varied door types, obstructions, and environmental challenges to prepare operators for unpredictable circumstances.

What is the 'butt-hook' technique in CQB door entry?

The 'butt-hook' technique involves a team member using their body, specifically their posterior, to 'hook' or control the door as they enter. This allows them to take the blind corner and facilitate a faster, more efficient entry for the second man.

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