Post by BullDog on May 20, 2013 22:39:31 GMT
Shooting Portion:
Shooting is a fundamental skill that won't be covered in detail in this manual. Shooting is a vital part of any Op. After all, you have to shoot the tangos to take them down don't you? Shooting in a CQB situation is actually quite different from that of any other Op. The reason is because in CQB the action is fast. Shooting in CQB is based upon initial volume of fire and instinct. Reaction time is very important in CQB.
There are a number of fundamentals that help and apply to CQB though. The first is that you never look away from your gun. Keep your weapon in front of you at all times. The only exception belongs to the Point Man who may need to use his sidearm(if available). Don't look anywhere that your weapon is not pointed. Believe it or not, it's much easier to depress the trigger than to look, have to swing your weapon to your target, and then depress the trigger. If you head moves, your weapon goes with it. This is even more true with a sidearm.
The next fundamental skill is a readiness stance. Keep your weapon in front of you a slightly on a low angle when moving in a "clear" area. The reason is because if you're not in a clear area, you actually present less of a target. Movement like that is also important because you are more relaxed. When in CQB, tenseness is a bad thing. Tenseness causes premature firing of the weapon and a lot of missed targets because of poor aiming. You do not however want to move in this manner when you know that you're near tangos. If you're moving through a danger area, keep the weapon in a firing position with a relaxed grip. If you're too tense, you may have a tendency to jerk the weapon when firing which could throw your aim off. By the way, missing is a bad thing!
The third and equally important aspect to combat shooting in CQB is reloading. Yes, there is a SOP for reloading. The most efficient reloading technique is used by the U.S. Airborne Rangers. The first thing to do if you need to reload is to check for cover. If there is cover move to it. Once behind cover, drop to a knee and if necessary, draw your sidearm to within easy reach in case of an emergency. Replace magazines quickly and engage in the firefight again.
The last and most important aspect of CQB shooting is fields of fire. Each team member needs to have a pre-assigned field of fire. A team member's field of fire is the area that the team member is going to concentrate on when moving unless moving through an open area at which you engage targets of opportunity. The point man has the front of the team covered with the help of the OIC. The OIC covers the near flanks of the point man. The next man in the line which is usually a corpsman covers the left and right of the team. The Assaulters cover targets of opportunity. The rear security team member(last man in formation), covers the rear of the team. This is an important position because the most common guerilla tactic is to engage a larger force from behind. Another important thing to remember is if you fire in your field of fire, let your team know who is firing by calling out "contact!" If you "drop" the tango, let the team know by saying, not yelling, "tango Down."
The above needs rehearsal and should be trained again and again. My team focuses on target shooting under controlled circumstances working on a "reflex or Instinct shot." Basically, we set up a target, mimic clearing an area, and engage the target of reflexes. That involves bringing the weapon up for the ready position and firing until the target is hit.
Cover And Concealment :
Most of this chapter involves being in a heavy firefight. In a CQB situation you mostly only use cover temporarily when entering a room that has not been cleared yet. In a firefight however, good cover could mean the difference between your team losing or winning. Concealment applies to every aspect of CQB. You want to take down the tangos swiftly and stealthy. At least that's what our team attempts to do.
Good cover is usually very hard to find in CQB. The most common and effective is a door/window opening. They provide full cover of the body and allow for quick movement. When using a door or window opening for cover, keep your weapon ready to fire at all times. Stand close to the opening but not to the point where you are exposed to fire. To fire from that position, lean at the hips to expose the smallest target to the enemy and engage either targets of opportunity or in your field of fire depending on the situation.
Concealing yourself is very important in CQB. The most important time for concealment is during the entry of the building or facility. Make your approach silent and not obvious. Good concealment is usually found with corners and foliage. Depending on the design of the target building, these options may not be present. If that situation comes up, stealthy movement is really the only solution.
The best way to conceal yourself is with good clothing and camouflage selection. Don't choose to wear black "ninja suits" for a day time Op. Face paint camouflage is also a good addition. Make sure that every part of your body is covered in some manner including your hands and face. If you've chosen good camouflage, you should be able to use most objects as concealment. One important thing to add is if you really don't want to be noticed, don't stare at your enemy. If you're in your car sometime and you're at a red light, stare at the person next to you and they will most likely look back. That's the human man's sixth sense. Focus on your target for short periods of time and then return to watching your target. Five seconds usually works good for us.
Engaging from behind cover
General cover in my environment is doorways and corners these techniques work for both
Snap shot- rapid shot exposing as little of yourself as possible. Most commonly performed with a side arm.
If you are walking up to a door, or corner with suspicion of tangos around the bend. Hold your side arm at chest level parallel to your chest; barrel pointing in the direction of the bend. If you are certain of tangos on the other side, quickly lean forward at the hips, double tap your side arm, and lean back if receiving fire. Continue to quickly lean forward and double tap never leaning out in a pattern.
If the tangos go behind cover raise your side arm to eye level, and take more time when peaking out for increased accuracy.
Clearing a corner
Step back from the corner slightly, and lean around the corner only exposing as little as you can. Also use this technique for firing around corners.
Counter to a tango Snap Shooting
Fire 3-4 round bursts in random intervals based on how often the tango peaks out. Shooting where they last peaked out, but also ready to aim farther down.
Shooting is a fundamental skill that won't be covered in detail in this manual. Shooting is a vital part of any Op. After all, you have to shoot the tangos to take them down don't you? Shooting in a CQB situation is actually quite different from that of any other Op. The reason is because in CQB the action is fast. Shooting in CQB is based upon initial volume of fire and instinct. Reaction time is very important in CQB.
There are a number of fundamentals that help and apply to CQB though. The first is that you never look away from your gun. Keep your weapon in front of you at all times. The only exception belongs to the Point Man who may need to use his sidearm(if available). Don't look anywhere that your weapon is not pointed. Believe it or not, it's much easier to depress the trigger than to look, have to swing your weapon to your target, and then depress the trigger. If you head moves, your weapon goes with it. This is even more true with a sidearm.
The next fundamental skill is a readiness stance. Keep your weapon in front of you a slightly on a low angle when moving in a "clear" area. The reason is because if you're not in a clear area, you actually present less of a target. Movement like that is also important because you are more relaxed. When in CQB, tenseness is a bad thing. Tenseness causes premature firing of the weapon and a lot of missed targets because of poor aiming. You do not however want to move in this manner when you know that you're near tangos. If you're moving through a danger area, keep the weapon in a firing position with a relaxed grip. If you're too tense, you may have a tendency to jerk the weapon when firing which could throw your aim off. By the way, missing is a bad thing!
The third and equally important aspect to combat shooting in CQB is reloading. Yes, there is a SOP for reloading. The most efficient reloading technique is used by the U.S. Airborne Rangers. The first thing to do if you need to reload is to check for cover. If there is cover move to it. Once behind cover, drop to a knee and if necessary, draw your sidearm to within easy reach in case of an emergency. Replace magazines quickly and engage in the firefight again.
The last and most important aspect of CQB shooting is fields of fire. Each team member needs to have a pre-assigned field of fire. A team member's field of fire is the area that the team member is going to concentrate on when moving unless moving through an open area at which you engage targets of opportunity. The point man has the front of the team covered with the help of the OIC. The OIC covers the near flanks of the point man. The next man in the line which is usually a corpsman covers the left and right of the team. The Assaulters cover targets of opportunity. The rear security team member(last man in formation), covers the rear of the team. This is an important position because the most common guerilla tactic is to engage a larger force from behind. Another important thing to remember is if you fire in your field of fire, let your team know who is firing by calling out "contact!" If you "drop" the tango, let the team know by saying, not yelling, "tango Down."
The above needs rehearsal and should be trained again and again. My team focuses on target shooting under controlled circumstances working on a "reflex or Instinct shot." Basically, we set up a target, mimic clearing an area, and engage the target of reflexes. That involves bringing the weapon up for the ready position and firing until the target is hit.
Cover And Concealment :
Most of this chapter involves being in a heavy firefight. In a CQB situation you mostly only use cover temporarily when entering a room that has not been cleared yet. In a firefight however, good cover could mean the difference between your team losing or winning. Concealment applies to every aspect of CQB. You want to take down the tangos swiftly and stealthy. At least that's what our team attempts to do.
Good cover is usually very hard to find in CQB. The most common and effective is a door/window opening. They provide full cover of the body and allow for quick movement. When using a door or window opening for cover, keep your weapon ready to fire at all times. Stand close to the opening but not to the point where you are exposed to fire. To fire from that position, lean at the hips to expose the smallest target to the enemy and engage either targets of opportunity or in your field of fire depending on the situation.
Concealing yourself is very important in CQB. The most important time for concealment is during the entry of the building or facility. Make your approach silent and not obvious. Good concealment is usually found with corners and foliage. Depending on the design of the target building, these options may not be present. If that situation comes up, stealthy movement is really the only solution.
The best way to conceal yourself is with good clothing and camouflage selection. Don't choose to wear black "ninja suits" for a day time Op. Face paint camouflage is also a good addition. Make sure that every part of your body is covered in some manner including your hands and face. If you've chosen good camouflage, you should be able to use most objects as concealment. One important thing to add is if you really don't want to be noticed, don't stare at your enemy. If you're in your car sometime and you're at a red light, stare at the person next to you and they will most likely look back. That's the human man's sixth sense. Focus on your target for short periods of time and then return to watching your target. Five seconds usually works good for us.
Engaging from behind cover
General cover in my environment is doorways and corners these techniques work for both
Snap shot- rapid shot exposing as little of yourself as possible. Most commonly performed with a side arm.
If you are walking up to a door, or corner with suspicion of tangos around the bend. Hold your side arm at chest level parallel to your chest; barrel pointing in the direction of the bend. If you are certain of tangos on the other side, quickly lean forward at the hips, double tap your side arm, and lean back if receiving fire. Continue to quickly lean forward and double tap never leaning out in a pattern.
If the tangos go behind cover raise your side arm to eye level, and take more time when peaking out for increased accuracy.
Clearing a corner
Step back from the corner slightly, and lean around the corner only exposing as little as you can. Also use this technique for firing around corners.
Counter to a tango Snap Shooting
Fire 3-4 round bursts in random intervals based on how often the tango peaks out. Shooting where they last peaked out, but also ready to aim farther down.
Extremely detailed! 
fake !
You should have thrown it back and yelled "PICK UP YOUR OWN DAMNED LITTER!" ;D
