CQB tips 5 Man SWAT Team Basic Training Course

Published on December 12, 2025
Duration: 3:02

This expert-level guide from Ghost Firearms Training LLC details essential 5-man SWAT team Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques. It emphasizes critical principles such as maintaining rear security, holding acquired space, trusting team roles, and prioritizing deep corner clearing. The training covers dynamic entry, stairwell clearing, and the importance of patience and coordinated movement to effectively neutralize threats in complex environments.

Quick Summary

The utmost priority in CQB room clearing is the deep corner, considered CQB 101, Rule 2. Failing to clear it properly will result in team members being shot from uncleared areas. This principle applies to both rooms and staircases, which should be treated as corner-fed rooms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Deep Corner Extraction Risk & Rear Security
  2. 00:16Holding Acquired Space & Team Trust
  3. 00:34First Man Entry & Threat Focus
  4. 00:53Dynamic Entry Movement & Role Switching
  5. 01:09Patience in Room Clearing
  6. 01:20Corner Clearing Priority (CQB 101)
  7. 01:39Multi-Level Building Clearing Tactics
  8. 01:58Pinning Threats & Developing Angles
  9. 02:17Stairwell Clearing: Role Rotation & Practice
  10. 02:23Stairwell Deep Corner Clearing
  11. 02:33Team Movement on Stairs
  12. 02:47Staircase as Corner-Fed Room

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the critical priority when clearing a room in CQB?

The utmost priority in CQB room clearing is the deep corner. Failing to clear it properly, considered CQB 101, Rule 2, will result in team members being shot from uncleared areas.

How should a team approach clearing multi-level buildings?

When clearing multi-level buildings, post a team member on the stairs while clearing the current floor. Do not split the team; clear one level completely before moving to the next to maintain cohesion and security.

What is the importance of rear security in CQB?

Rear security is critical in CQB. If a threat is not neutralized, an adversary can exploit the rear, potentially eliminating multiple team members. Never give up an acquired space.

How should a staircase be approached during CQB operations?

A staircase should be treated like a 'corner-fed room.' The lead man should get a peek into the deep corner at the top before moving up, effectively 'pieing' the stairwell and prioritizing the deep corner.

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