Close Quarters Clearance (CQC) Patrol Officer High Threat
Glen Ellyn, IL · Dec 1–3, 2026 · 24 hours · $500.00
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Description
Former Navy SEAL’s will teach Officers how to perform Close
Quarters Clearance (CQC) in a building that contains an active threat with 2 and 4 officer movement. Former SEAL’s will give history of CQC in Naval Special Warfare and how fighting
hardened opposition in OEF and OIF overseas changed our tactics. Officers will learn the 2 methods of CQC which are SEARCH mode (deliberate CQC) and CONTACT mode (hostage
rescue/dynamic) and which method to apply given the situation. Officers will be given an in-depth Powerpoint presentation with slides and videos to understand both methods of CQC then
apply these tactics during scenario-based evolutions.
Topics to be addressed include:
CQC types and application
Weapons positions during movement
Weapons safety and manipulation
Actions of CQC outside the room
Actions of CQC inside the room
Barricades and additional threats in the room
Prioritization of threats and target identification
De-escalation methods outside the room
Hallway movement
Stairway movement
Deconfliction
Multiple rooms
Quarters Clearance (CQC) in a building that contains an active threat with 2 and 4 officer movement. Former SEAL’s will give history of CQC in Naval Special Warfare and how fighting
hardened opposition in OEF and OIF overseas changed our tactics. Officers will learn the 2 methods of CQC which are SEARCH mode (deliberate CQC) and CONTACT mode (hostage
rescue/dynamic) and which method to apply given the situation. Officers will be given an in-depth Powerpoint presentation with slides and videos to understand both methods of CQC then
apply these tactics during scenario-based evolutions.
Topics to be addressed include:
CQC types and application
Weapons positions during movement
Weapons safety and manipulation
Actions of CQC outside the room
Actions of CQC inside the room
Barricades and additional threats in the room
Prioritization of threats and target identification
De-escalation methods outside the room
Hallway movement
Stairway movement
Deconfliction
Multiple rooms
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