One Man Room Clearing Strategy

Published on February 26, 2021
Duration: 10:11

This video details a deliberate, one-man room clearing technique for civilian self-defense scenarios, emphasizing situational awareness and tactical movement. Instructor Brendan of TRB guides viewers through clearing narrow angles, maintaining a stable base, and using angles of approach (45, 90, 150 degrees) to gain visual control of the room. Key principles include avoiding the threshold, securing a point of domination, and understanding the difference between concealment and cover.

Quick Summary

Learn deliberate one-man room clearing from TRB instructor Brendan. Key steps include clearing the narrow angle, planting your support foot, and working through angles (45, 90, 150 degrees) before committing to entry. Avoid stopping at the threshold and secure an extreme point of domination within the room for defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to One Man Room Clearing
  2. 00:21Deliberate vs. Dynamic Room Clearing
  3. 01:08Clearing the Narrow Angle
  4. 01:46Foot Planting and Body Blading
  5. 02:26Clearing to 45 Degrees
  6. 03:07Committing to 90 Degrees
  7. 03:55Reaching 150 Degrees
  8. 04:09Committing to Entry
  9. 05:06Do Not Stop at the Threshold
  10. 06:06Securing a Point of Domination
  11. 06:16Concealment vs. Cover
  12. 06:52Why Not to Hug the Wall
  13. 07:59Taking Dominant Position in the Room
  14. 09:09Understanding Door Swing and Approach
  15. 09:34Defending the Room: Attacker's Perspective
  16. 09:49Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step in deliberate one-man room clearing?

The first step is to clear the narrow angle by looking as deep into the room as possible from the outside, utilizing the gap between the door frame and the door itself, before making entry.

How should you position your feet when clearing a room?

Plant your support foot nearest the door and keep it stationary. Blade your other foot towards yourself to minimize your exposed profile before you have visual acquisition of the room's interior.

What is a 'point of domination' in room clearing?

A point of domination is an extreme position within a cleared room, typically a corner or recess, from which you can best defend the space and control potential entry points for an attacker.

Are interior walls considered cover or concealment?

Interior walls in a home are considered concealment, not cover. They can be shot through, so you should not rely on them for protection during a confrontation.

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