CQB tips 5 Man SWAT Team Basic Training Course

Published on December 12, 2025
Duration: 3:02

This video provides expert-level Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training for a 5-man SWAT team, led by instructors from Ghost Firearms Training LLC at Ben Franklin Range. It details critical techniques such as maintaining rear security, holding acquired space, dynamic entry movement, and prioritizing deep corner clearing. The instruction emphasizes teamwork, role rotation, and specific tactical maneuvers for room and stairwell clearing, highlighting the severe risks of neglecting these procedures.

Quick Summary

Expert CQB training emphasizes critical tactics like maintaining rear security, holding acquired space, and prioritizing deep corner clearing. The 'Number 1' man focuses on the primary threat, while dynamic role switching ensures continuous coverage during entry. Neglecting these procedures, such as failing to clear the deep corner, poses severe risks to team members.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Deep Corner Extraction Risk
  2. 00:11Maintaining Rear Security
  3. 00:16Holding Acquired Space
  4. 00:27Trusting Your Team and Role
  5. 00:34First Man Entry and Threat Focus
  6. 00:53Dynamic Room Entry Movement
  7. 01:09Patience in Room Clearing
  8. 01:20Corner Clearing Priority (CQB 101)
  9. 01:39Multi-Level Building Clearing
  10. 01:58Pinning and Developing Angles
  11. 02:17Role Rotation and Practice
  12. 02:23Stairwell Deep Corner Clearing
  13. 02:33Team Movement on Stairs
  14. 02:47Staircase as Corner-Fed Room

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary risk emphasized in CQB deep corner extraction?

The primary risk highlighted is the danger of deep penetration without proper clearing. If a team member is shot in a deep corner with an open doorway, someone must enter to extract them, underscoring the necessity of thorough clearing to prevent such scenarios.

How important is rear security in CQB operations?

Rear security is critically important. Failure to neutralize threats from the rear can allow adversaries to exploit the team's vulnerability, potentially eliminating multiple members. Maintaining control of acquired space is paramount.

What is the 'Number 1' man's role during initial entry in CQB?

The 'Number 1' man's rifle and eyes must remain focused on the primary threat, such as an open door, until a clear shot is possible. This allows the rest of the team to cover other areas and manage movement.

What is the significance of 'pieing' a corner in CQB?

'Pyeing' a corner or doorway involves slowly exposing oneself to the area, clearing it section by section to identify and neutralize threats. This technique is crucial for safely assessing and engaging threats in confined spaces.

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