page_title: Close-quarters combat
section_title: Speed
hierarchical_section_title: Close-quarters combat / Principles of assault / Speed
caption_attribution_description: English: 111002-N-KK935-056 SERIA, Brunei (Oct. 2, 2011) Cpl. Richard Macias, assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Pacific Company (FASTPAC), 1 Platoon, observes as Royal Brunei Land Forces members practice clearing a space during Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training. FASTPAC is conducting combined training with the Royal Brunei Land Forces as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell/Released).
context_page_description: Close-quarters combat is a tactical concept that involves a physical confrontation between several combatants. It can take place between military units, police/corrections officers and criminals, and in other similar scenarios. In warfare, it usually consists of small units or teams engaging the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, up to 100 meters, from proximity hand-to-hand combat to close-quarter target negotiation with short-range firearms. In the typical close-quarters–combat scenario, the attackers try a very fast, violent takeover of a vehicle or structure controlled by the defenders, who usually have no easy way to withdraw. 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, and the ability to make split-second decisions in order to minimize accidental casualties.
context_section_description: Once the assault begins, the team must gain control before the target understands what is happening and can prepare an effective defense or mount a counterattack. The defenders sometimes have a contingency plan that could cause the attack to fail instantly, such as killing hostages, detonating bombs, or destroying evidence. If they can execute an organized plan, such as falling back into a prepared stronghold, or breaking through the perimeter, the possibility of friendly casualties increases. Speed is achieved through well-designed tactics, such as gaining proximity with an undetected approach, the use of multiple entry points, and explosive breaching. Note that the need for speed does not necessarily translate to individual operators choosing to run in these situations.
caption: Bruneian soldiers and US Marines practice clearing a room during CARAT 2011 exercises in Brunei.
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