CQB Theory 26JUL25

Close Quarter Battle is what the brits call simply “fighting in somebody’s house”. This module of instruction is an educational, historical, and contextual discussion about what, why, and how we arrived at the current generation of CQB doctrine, and how military, police, and private citizens adapt the basic principles to suit their varying needs.

Note the difference between technical and tactical training. Technical training modules are hardware and skill focused, whereas tactical training modules, such as this one, are focused on decision making and problem solving.  

This class is part of the Combat Rifle School. We schedule small group instruction based upon your request. This program consists of the following 48 unique five hour modules, plus additional practical and field exercises. If you would like to participate in this training program, call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org. 

1. Combat Rifle Theory
2. Basic Combat Rifle
3. Shoot Move Communicate
4. Combat Rifle Fundamentals
5. Combat Rifle Optics
6. Close Quarters Combat Rifle
7. Night Combat Rifle
8. Advanced Combat Rifle
9. Tactical Precision Rifle Theory
10. Tactical Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Tactical Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Tactical Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle Putting It All Together
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Basic Defensive Handgun
17. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
18. Night Defensive Handgun
19. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
20. Advanced Defensive Handgun
21. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
22. Close Quarter Battle Theory
23. Basic Close Quarter Battle
24. Advanced Close Quarter Battle 
25. Force On Force Close Quarter Battle
26. The American Rifle
27. Ammunition Science 
28. Ammunition Data Collection
29. Ammunition Production
30. Special Purpose Rifle
31. Principles of Reconnaissance
32. Long Range Observation
33. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
34. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
35. Thermal Weapon Sights
36. Grenade Theory
37. Drone Theory
38. Radio Theory
39. Land Navigation
40. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
41. Automatic Rifle Theory
42. Principles of Patrol
43. Combat First Aid
44. Combat Evacuation
45. Principles of Attack
46. Principles of Defense
47. Principles of Ambush
48. Principles of Raid

Prerequisite:

Combat Rifle Theory or Self Defense Theory

Location:

Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detail directions will be emailed to those who sign up.

Learn: 

Brief developmental history of military fighting styles
Stalingrad, the rattenkrieg case study
Doctrine vs. Principle
Dynamic vs. Deliberate
Advantages of the defense
Advantages of the offense
Human reaction time
Role of indirect fire and grenades
Penetration of common bullets in common building materials
Cover versus concealment in urban environment
Two types of rooms
Two types of corners
Two sides of a door
Battle Drill 6A and variations
Modifying military techniques for civilian usage
Working through windows
Movement formations in hallways, intersections, stairwells
CQB around cars
Low light considerations
Equipment considerations

Cancellations:

If you do not plan to attend, notify us immediately so that we can give your spot in class to another student. If you register for a class then no-show, you will be charged a $50 Pain In the Ass fee. We do not issue refunds. Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

Packing list: 

1 gallon of water
Notebook and pencil
1 gallon of water per day