Mout Close Qtrs Combat Class[1]
- 1. Any Bn Any INF MOUT LDRs Program CMTC MOUT TEAM CQC UNIT LEADER TRAINING PROGRAM
- 2. Individual movement in MOUT Use of tanks & BFVs Squad and platoon movement Entering buildings CQC (what goes on inside bldgs) Program of Instruction Classroom:
- 3. Program of Instruction Hands-on: CQC demonstrations Tape drills outside buildings Rehearsals inside buildings (time permitting)
- 4. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT... There is no secret or golden rule to winning in MOUT! A successful unit will: Use good fire and maneuver Employ hand-held smoke Synchronize combat multipliers Strictly enforce the ROE Have a sound plan for dealing with COBs Plan in detail, execute decentralized
- 5. MOUT Framework Recon the Objective Move to the Objective Isolate the Objective Secure a foothold Clear the built-up area CQC Used Here
- 6. Close Quarters Combat MOUT includes all actions planned and conducted in a built-up area CQC includes combative techniques generally employed within buildings : advanced marksmanship special weapons & munitions demolitions selective target engagements Originally used solely by SF and Rangers
- 7. Where We’ll Start... Moving tactically in MOUT
- 8. - Bn Cdr (Just prior to JRTC MOUT DATK) “ I don’t want to lose a single trooper moving outside of a building.” Moving Tactically
- 9. Statistics during recent rotation Number of Casualties Where that Bn took Casualties
- 10. APPROXIMATELY 70% OF CASUALTIES IN MOUT ARE SUSTAINED OUTSIDE BUILDINGS A CTC MOUT Trend
- 11. Moving Tactically Individual and buddy-team movement in the MOUT environment requires increased speed, agility, and strength...
- 12. Moving Tactically It all begins with... Sound fire and maneuver Good use of smoke
- 13. Moving Tactically Starting with: Movement Outside Buildings
- 14. Crossing Walls Keep a low silhouette!
- 15. Looking Around Corners Stay low, stay low...
- 16. Shooting Around Corners Minimize Body Exposure
- 17. Avoiding Windows Gotta duck...
- 18. Avoiding Windows
- 19. Moving as a Buddy Team “ Cover me” “ Gotcha covered!”
- 20. Movement within the platoon
- 21. Movement within the platoon
- 22. Mutual Support
- 23. We are not alone in this... “ How can we use our Tanks & Brads?”
- 24. Use of BFVs & tanks In SBF Breaching Cover Infantry CASEVAC Resupply
- 25. Use Bradleys for Smoke Usually not an option, though...
- 26. Handheld Smoke “ I should throw this smoke…” May be your best option!
- 27. In the Support by Fire … Must remove the AT threat first!!!
- 28. Fields of View for M1/M2
- 29. Limitations of Tanks About 90 feet or 1 B-Ball Court
- 30. Now we can move in MOUT... Time to seize a foothold!
- 31. Definition of a Foothold An intermediate objective Provides cover from enemy fire Normally 3-4 buildings for a Company
- 32. How to get in... As Fast as Possible!!!
- 33. Getting Into Buildings Several Techniques… Whichever you choose: 1. Don’t form a pattern 2. Pick the quickest way in 3. Don’t go into the jaws of a machine gun!!
- 34. Entering Windows (Requires significant upper body strength!)
- 35. Some other techniques... Entering Windows
- 36. Entering Windows
- 37. One-Man Lift Entering Windows
- 38. Two-Man Lift Entering Windows
- 39. Two-Man Lift Entering Windows
- 40. Shotgun / Ballistic Breach Demolition Breach Mechanical Breach Making an Entry Point
- 41. Ballistic Breach
- 42. Ballistic Breach 1st Attempt this... Then this!
- 43. Example of Demo Breach Preferred method if collateral damage isn’t an issue
- 44. Includes any of the following: Kicking door Battering ram (picket pounder) Hooligan tool (crow bar) Sledge hammer Mechanical Breach
- 45. Once you’re inside... Stay in the shadows Use windows for firing positions
- 46. Use loop holes for firing ports Be careful to hide your muzzle flash Once you’re inside...
- 47. We’re in … what now? What do I do now?? Which way do I go?? CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT
- 48. Close Quarters Combat MOUT includes all actions planned and conducted in a built-up area CQC includes combative techniques generally employed within buildings : advanced marksmanship special weapons & munitions demolitions selective target engagements Originally used solely by SF and Rangers
- 49. MOVE TACTICALLY AND SILENTLY ARRIVE UNDETECTED IN CORRECT ORDER ENTER QUICKLY AND DOMINATE ROOM ELIMINATE ALL THREATS WITH ACCURATE FIRE GAIN CONTROL OF SITUATION AND PERSONNEL DISARM, SEGRAGATE, AND SEARCH CASUALTIES CONDUCT CURSORY SEARCH OF ROOM EVAC FRIENDLY CASUALTIES MARK CLEARED ROOM MAINTAIN SECURITY Fundamentals of CQC
- 50. Principles of CQC SURPRISE : Key to successful assault SPEED : Provides a measure of security; it is not reckless haste CONTROLLED, VIOLENT ACTION : Complete domination
- 51. Weapons Control Proper Muzzle Orientation Avoid “Flagging” Weapons on SAFE Correcting weapons malfunctions *Must be reinforced through the LFX
- 52. FOUR-MAN STACK THREE-MAN STACK TWO-MAN STACK NOTE: UNITS LARGER THAN SQUADS QUICKLY BECOME ON UNWIELDY Organizing for CQC
- 53. In a 4-Man Stack #1 Man: The team’s best reflexive shooter #2 Man: Next best shooter #3 Man: The Team Leader #4 Man: The breach/demo man *Note: Three and two-man stacks are used only when necessary (security requirements) *Note: Must determine whether to use low ready or high ready position to carry weapon Organizing for CQC
- 54. Close Quarters Combat Situation dependent; use the four, three, and two-man stacks Covers the following situations: Clearing wide/narrow hallways Clearing T intersections Clearing left/right intersections Clearing stairwells Clearing single and multiple rooms
- 55. Hallway Clearing Narrow Wide Serpentine Technique Rolling-T Technique
- 56. “ T” Intersections Avoid Flagging Here “ Pie” the corner Here
- 57. Intersection Right Avoid Flagging Here “ Pie” the corner Here
- 58. Wide Hallway Intersection Left
- 59. Wide Hallway Intersection Left
- 60. Wide Hallway Intersection Left
- 61. Narrow Hallway Intersection Left
- 62. Narrow Hallway Intersection Left
- 63. Narrow Hallway Intersection Left
- 64. The Stairwell
- 65. The Stairwell
- 66. Room Clearing Single Room Corner Door 4-Man Stack
- 67. Room Clearing #1 Man’s Actions
- 68. Room Clearing #2 Man’s Actions
- 69. Room Clearing #3 Man’s Actions
- 70. Room Clearing #4 Man’s Actions
- 71. Room Clearing Sectors of Fire
- 72. Room Clearing Single Room Center Door 4-Man Stack
- 73. Room Clearing #1 Man’s Actions
- 74. Room Clearing #2 Man’s Actions
- 75. Room Clearing #3 Man’s Actions
- 76. Room Clearing #4 Man’s Actions
- 77. Room Clearing Sectors of Fire
- 78. Room Clearing 3-Man Stack Single Room Corner Door
- 79. Room Clearing Sectors of Fire Single Room Corner Door
- 80. Room Clearing Single Room Center Door 3-Man Stack
- 81. Room Clearing Single Room Center Door Sectors of Fire
- 82. Room Clearing Single Room Corner Door 2-Man Stack
- 83. Room Clearing Single Room Corner Door Sectors of Fire
- 84. Room Clearing Single Room Center Door 2-Man Stack
- 85. Room Clearing Single Room Center Door Sectors of Fire
- 86. Room Clearing Multiple Rooms Corner Door 4-Man Stack
- 87. Room Clearing Multiple Rooms Corner Door Sectors of Fire
- 88. Room Clearing Multiple Rooms Corner Door 3-Man Stack, 1 security
- 89. Room Clearing Multiple Rooms Corner Door Sectors of Fire
- 90. Summary of CQC Definition of CQC Organizing for CQC Weapons control Clearing Hallways Clearing Intersections Clearing Stairwells Clearing Rooms
- 91. Questions and comments ???