SOLO OFFICER CQB
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our solo CQB course teaches the Law Enforcement Officer how to safely and effectively clear a structure by themselves when an immediate response is necessary and back up is not available. Whether necessitated by the incident type such as active shooter response, or realities such as personnel serving in large rural jurisdictions, Law Enforcement Officers need to have the capability to conduct CQB as a single responding unit. This course trains Officers in close quarters weapon handling, adaptive clearing techniques, and structure clearance strategies.
TOPICS COVERED
Day 1 of the course starts with weapon manipulation within close quarters. Students learn shooting around cover, shooting on the move, and manipulating weapon systems around obstacles. Close quarters marksmanship is addressed focusing on shot placement and the understanding of offsets as it pertains to certain weapon setups. Students learn how to engage targets through doorways and during entry, utilizing deliberate and dynamic entry techniques. Students will apply the fundamentals learned in basic live fire room clearing exercises that incorporate shoot and no shoot targets.
Day 2 incorporates more detailed concepts of CQB working off the base of knowledge gained from day one. Students learn how to move up to and then through a structure as a solo responder. They will learn to address matters such as open v closed doors, opposing threats, follow on rooms, and handling suspects. All techniques are taught utilizing various options incorporating deliberate and dynamic methods. Students conclude the course by incorporating the lessons learned in scenarios utilizing various spaces and shoot/no shoot targets with marking cartridges.
COURSE DURATION
2 Days
EQUIPMENT
Please be sure to bring the required equipment to the class. Keep in mind that the required equipment is simply the minimum. One of the goals of the course is to make you better at how you operate, please bring the equipment you deploy with in whatever your given assignment is.
General gear requirements:
- Appropriate duty gear for your given assignment/unit
- Body Armor
- Range gear - eye and ear protection
- Water - A minimum of a gallon a day is recommended
Weapon requirements:
- Patrol rifle with sling and 2 magazines
- 200rds of rifle range ammo
- Duty handgun with 2 magazines
- 100 rounds of handgun range ammo
Marking Cartridge Weapon Requirement:
- Marking cartridge pistol or rifle with bolt conversion and 60 rounds of ammo for system
- If unable to obtain Simunition ammo and handgun or rifle bolt conversion, these can be rented for an additional fee - option available during checkout
- Simunition bolt conversion available free of charge if student can procure Simunition brand rifle ammo
- For Sim/UTM ammo, marking rounds are acceptable, but non marking is preferred if available to student