Special Forces CQB Drills using Iron Sights #shorts #cqb #military

Published on April 20, 2026
Duration: 1:03

This video demonstrates an alternative iron sight shooting technique for Close Quarters Battle (CQB) distances. The instructor explains how looking over the rear sight and focusing on the front sight post can improve situational awareness. While this method may cause shots to land high, it compensates for the height over bore offset common in CQB scenarios, especially when compared to red dot sights.

Quick Summary

A CQB iron sight technique involves looking over the rear sight and focusing on the front sight post to enhance situational awareness. This method helps compensate for height over bore offset at close distances, allowing for faster target engagement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Iron Sight Techniques
  2. 00:03Using the Larger Aperture
  3. 00:11Traditional Sight Alignment Speed
  4. 00:20Looking Over the Rear Sight Technique
  5. 00:31Situational Awareness Benefit
  6. 00:33Impact of Aiming High
  7. 00:37CQB Distances and Height Over Bore
  8. 00:43Aiming High with Red Dots and Iron Sights
  9. 00:51Reduced Adjustment with New Technique
  10. 00:55Focusing on the Front Sight Post

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a key benefit of looking over the rear sight when using iron sights for CQB?

Looking over the rear sight significantly improves situational awareness, allowing the shooter to perceive more of their surroundings while still maintaining a sight picture on the target.

How does the 'looking over the rear sight' technique affect aiming at CQB distances?

This technique inherently accounts for the height over bore offset common in CQB, meaning you don't have to consciously aim as high as you might with traditional sight alignment or red dot sights.

Is the 'looking over the rear sight' technique faster than traditional iron sight use?

While traditional sight alignment is crucial, the 'looking over the rear sight' method is presented as a technique to potentially speed up target acquisition in CQB by prioritizing front sight focus and awareness.

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