Close quarters combat

Close Quarters Combat (CQC), or Close Quarters Battle (CQB), is a type of warfare in which (usually) small military units or teams engage the enemy (usually with personal weapons) at very short range, up to 30 meters, from proximity hand-to-hand combat to close quarter target negotiation with short range firearms. It is a fighting style practiced by various different military's world wide.

Because enemies, hostages/civilians, and fellow operators can be closely intermingled, close quarters combat demands a rapid assault and a precise application of lethal force. The operators need great proficiency with their weapons, if available, and the ability to make split-second decisions in order to minimize accidental casualties. Close quarters combat is always high-intensity conflict, characterized by sudden violence at close range.

Close Quarters Combat Practitioners

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