Is CQB Useless In SHTF? | Ukraine Russia War Lessons

Published on May 17, 2022
Duration: 10:13

This video argues that while CQB (Close Quarters Battle) is a 'sexy' and popular concept, it is largely impractical for the average person in a SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenario. Drawing on lessons from the Ukraine War, the speaker emphasizes that real-world conflicts and societal collapse scenarios involve large-scale engagements, patrolling, and situational awareness rather than small-unit room clearing. The focus should be on understanding the broader operational environment, avoiding detection, and surviving ambushes, not on emulating tier-one operator CQB.

Quick Summary

CQB is often perceived as a key skill for SHTF scenarios, but this is largely a misconception fueled by media. Lessons from conflicts like the Ukraine War show that large-scale operations, patrolling, and situational awareness are far more critical than room clearing. Focus on skills like land navigation and ambush survival instead.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction & Channel Engagement
  2. 00:31The Myth of CQB in SHTF
  3. 00:39Evolution of Military Perception
  4. 01:35CQB Becomes 'Sexy'
  5. 02:04Realities of Large-Scale Operations
  6. 02:34The Average American Larper's Vision
  7. 03:51Ukraine War CQB Reality: Zero
  8. 04:05War on Terror vs. SHTF
  9. 04:45Basic Building Clearing Principles
  10. 05:00The Scale of Law Enforcement CQB
  11. 05:49The Truth About Your Role
  12. 06:02Should You Know CQB Basics?
  13. 06:24Essential Skills: Land Nav & Patrolling
  14. 06:30Thinking Too Small: Your Neighborhood vs. Your City
  15. 07:06Real Threats: Flanking and Ambushes
  16. 07:30What Was Actually Seen in Ukraine
  17. 07:53The Drone Threat
  18. 08:11CQB: Cool, But Not Practical
  19. 08:33When CQB Might Be Worth It
  20. 08:55Focus on Patrolling, Not CQB
  21. 09:04Learning 'I'm Up, They See Me, I'm Down'
  22. 09:13Know Your Area Beyond Your Backyard
  23. 09:20Upcoming Video Teaser
  24. 09:41Outro & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CQB relevant for a SHTF scenario?

While CQB is a specialized skill, it's largely impractical for the average person in a SHTF scenario. Real-world conflicts like the Ukraine War show a focus on patrolling and large-scale operations, not room clearing. The 'sexy' image of CQB is often a misrepresentation of actual combat needs.

What are more important skills than CQB for SHTF?

More critical skills for SHTF include land navigation, understanding your local and regional geography, patrolling techniques, recognizing and evading ambushes, and maintaining high situational awareness to detect threats from a distance, including drones.

Why is CQB often misunderstood for survival situations?

CQB is often misunderstood due to media portrayals of elite operators conducting high-value target missions. These scenarios require extensive intelligence and overwhelming force, which are not typical of a widespread societal collapse or individual survival situations.

What lessons can be learned from the Ukraine War regarding combat tactics?

The Ukraine War demonstrates that combatants rarely engage in CQB. Instead, the focus is on larger operational areas, patrolling, and avoiding detection. This highlights the importance of skills beyond close-quarters engagements for survival and effectiveness.

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