4-Man CQB: Dealing with Center Fed Rooms

Published on December 31, 2022
Duration: 6:15

This video details a 4-man Close Quarters Battle (CQB) strategy for clearing center-fed rooms. It emphasizes precise roles for each team member (#1 through #4) during entry and room domination, focusing on overlapping sectors of fire and maintaining combat power. Key techniques include the 'stack' formation, the 'pregnant pause' before entry, and specific entry/clearing patterns like the 'button hook' for the #1 man.

Quick Summary

In 4-man CQB, the #1 man enters first, clearing his corner and establishing initial dominance. The #2 man follows, maintaining contact and covering his sector. The #3 and #4 men enter opposite each other, splitting the room and ensuring overlapping fields of fire, with the #4 man preparing for the next entry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 4-Man CQB & Center Fed Rooms
  2. 01:14The Stack and Entry Preparation
  3. 02:51Role of the #1 Man: Entry & Button Hook
  4. 03:47Role of the #2 Man: Clearing & Overlap
  5. 04:24Role of the #3 Man: Splitting the Room
  6. 04:50Role of the #4 Man: Overlap & Next Entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary role of the #2 man in a 4-man CQB team entering a room?

The #2 man runs the stack, maintaining physical contact with the #1 man to ensure they don't enter alone. He clears his immediate threat and corner, then establishes a sector of fire that overlaps with the #1 man's coverage.

How does the #3 man contribute to clearing a center-fed room in CQB?

The #3 man enters opposite the #2 man. His role is to clear his immediate sector and then split the remaining area of the room, ensuring his sector of fire overlaps with both the #1 and #2 men without hugging the walls.

What is the significance of the 'pregnant pause' in CQB entry?

The 'pregnant pause' is a brief moment of stillness just before entry. It ensures all team members are mentally prepared, physically aligned, and ready to act cohesively, maximizing combat power and minimizing reaction time upon entering the room.

What is the tactical purpose of the #4 man's position after entry?

After entering opposite the #3 man and clearing immediate threats, the #4 man establishes overlapping sectors of fire to his right. Crucially, he prepares to become the new #1 man for the next room or portal, ensuring continuous tactical flow.

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