Previously, we discussed how various room angles and room dimensions shape the choice of room-clearing tactics you use. But in every scenario, it was assumed you would be entering a room that has its doors open. In part 3 of this series, Eli focuses on the tactics of room clearing when the doors are closed. […]
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Israeli special operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat (Part 3)
You can find Part 1 of this series here. You can find Part 2 of this series here. This article is neither about a specific rule nor specific ways of doing specific things. Like anything in life there are dozens of paths to one destination, it´s all about efficiency and safety that sets the difference. […]
An Israeli special operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat (Part 2)
You can find Part 1 of this series here. Welcome back to the second part of the Top 10 unwritten rules of CQB series. In the previous part we talked about the first two rules about sight fixation and flashlights. Lets continue to our next two rules. But before, we would like to remind you […]
An Israeli special operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat (Part 1)
This series of articles isn’t meant to offer concrete, hard-and-fast rules about close-quarters combat. Like anything in life, there are dozens of paths to this destination—it’s efficiency and safety that make the difference. These ‘rules’ are more a reminder of things that many forget or are simply not aware of. In this series of articles, […]
Get a crash course in CQB from one of the best: Weapon flow in compressed environments
Immediate Threat CQB – ITCQB is a hybrid system, developed through time by Eli Feildboy, the founder of Project Gecko. Tight and confined spaces or L-shaped rooms can be difficult to clear with a teammate without flagging each other. In the second installment of the “Pro’s guide to CQB” series, Eli talks about what we […]
Get a crash course in clearing rooms from CQB Expert Eli Feildboy
Editor’s Note: Immediate Threat CQB – ITCQB is a hybrid system, developed through time by Eli Feildboy, the founder of Project Gecko. Before we start with team tactics we are going to present one-man room clearing tactics, which fit the concept of team tactics in the ITCQB system. In this video we focus on geometry […]
Watch: Training Cell , Season 2, Episode 1 ‘Moto Assault’
In this episode, we spent several days down at Arena Training Facility (ATF) in Blakely, GA. https://www.arenatrainingfacility.com/ ATF is a 2,300-acre facility with breach sites, airfield, mobility tracks, multi-purpose ranges, shoot house, and a 2,100 UKD range. A Spectacular spot where you can do just about anything. It’s managed by CSM(R) Eddie Noland from the […]
Watch: How to properly work a barricade
Photo courtesy of Trigger Time TV Youtube channel Kyle Defoor explains in this video how to work that cover in order to protect yourself, yet still be able to accurately engage the threat. If you’re carrying concealed, you may have to use these tactics someday, whether that is in a public venue or inside your […]
Video | Navy SEAL CQB Training
This is more of an ‘old school’ video covering some CQB training that SEALs attend. Watching this and seeing the weapons and gear they are using reminds me of the movie Navy SEALs from the early 90’s and the Rogue Warrior series of books. My last deployment in the Marine Corps was a 6 month […]
Navy SEAL Kills Pirate with a Knife
I recently attended a shooting course taught by a former Navy SEAL. A small portion of that course covered some basic combatives (7 yards and in). When you’re 7 yards or closer to the bad guy you are considered to be within combatives range. Within this close distance things happen fast, really fast. You may […]