5 Man Structure Clearing CQB course

Published on December 11, 2023
Duration: 3:51

This video demonstrates a five-man Close Quarters Battle (CQB) structure clearing drill, focusing on hallway movement, door entry, and room clearing techniques. It emphasizes team coordination, communication, and methodical clearing of spaces, including a T-junction scenario. The drill highlights the importance of pieing corners and maintaining situational awareness.

Quick Summary

A five-man CQB structure clearing drill focuses on coordinated movement, secure hallway control, methodical door entry using pieing techniques, and thorough room clearing. It requires clear communication for threat identification and managing engagements, culminating in securing the cleared space.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Hallway Clearing
  2. 00:14Team Movement and Stacking
  3. 00:40Contact and Engagement
  4. 00:50Securing the Area
  5. 01:01Approaching the Bedroom
  6. 01:14Entry and Pieing Technique
  7. 01:31Clearing the Hallway
  8. 01:47Door Engagement and Control
  9. 02:03Establishing CCP
  10. 02:23Clearing Dead Space
  11. 02:31Room Clear
  12. 02:53T-Junction Engagement
  13. 03:10Further Engagement
  14. 03:15Securing the Area
  15. 03:31Final Sweep

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key principles of a five-man CQB structure clearing drill?

A five-man CQB drill emphasizes coordinated movement, secure hallway control, methodical door entry using pieing techniques, and thorough room clearing. It requires clear communication for threat identification, friendly positions, and managing engagements, culminating in securing the cleared space and establishing a Casualty Collection Point.

How should a team approach a hallway with a door on the right in CQB?

In a CQB hallway scenario with a door on the right, the point person secures the hallway while the team stacks behind. As they approach the door, one member performs a pieing technique to clear the immediate area to their left before entry, while another covers the right wall.

What is the 'pieing' technique in CQB?

The 'pieing' technique in CQB involves incrementally exposing oneself to a new area, like a doorway or corner, by moving in a pie-shaped arc. This allows the operator to see a portion of the area at a time, reducing their exposure and increasing their ability to detect threats before fully entering.

How should a team handle a T-junction during CQB clearing?

When encountering a T-junction in CQB, the team typically splits to clear both directions. This requires careful coordination and compression to maintain team integrity and ensure both paths are cleared effectively and safely, with continuous communication.

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