Tier I – Open Enrollment Duration: 2 days Close Quarters Battle (CQB) is one of the most misunderstood skill sets in the tactical training industry. Many individuals attempt to learn advanced room-clearing techniques before understanding the foundational principles that make them effective. The result is often unsafe movement, poor communication, hesitation, and unnecessary risk. RAVUS CQB was developed to establish the baseline competencies required to safely and effectively operate inside structures as part of a two-person team. This course focuses on dynamic close-quarters battle with an emphasis on aggressive threat engagement, communication, movement, and Point of Domination (POD). Students learn how to rapidly enter and dominate a space while maintaining accountability of their partner, sectors of responsibility, and identified threats. The purpose of this course is not to create expert CQB practitioners in a single day. The purpose is to build a safe, repeatable foundation that can be expanded upon through future training and practical application. Students who complete this course will possess the fundamental skills required to continue into more advanced CQB and structure-clearing programs within the RAVUS Solutions training pipeline. WHY THIS COURSE EXISTS The average citizen has little understanding of how to move through structures during a critical incident. Most available training focuses on marksmanship or individual tactics while neglecting the realities of operating in confined spaces with another person. Whether protecting family members during a home invasion, searching for loved ones during an emergency, or responding to a critical incident inside a structure, movement, communication, and teamwork become critical. This course was designed to provide students with a structured framework for understanding how two individuals can work effectively together in buildings while minimizing confusion, hesitation, and risk. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is designed for: Prepared Citizens Responsible Firearm Owners Security Professionals Military Personnel Law Enforcement Officers Executive Protection Professionals Individuals seeking a foundational understanding of CQB No prior CQB experience is required. TRAINING METHODOLOGY Students learn through a combination of: Classroom Instruction Demonstrations Walk-Through Exercises Dry Repetitions Practical Drills Scenario-Based Problem Solving The emphasis is placed on understanding concepts rather than memorizing techniques. Students are encouraged to understand why actions are performed rather than simply repeating them. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand CQB terminology and concepts Explain the purpose of Point of Domination (POD) Understand sectors of responsibility Move safely as part of a two-person team Communicate effectively during movement Negotiate corners and intersections Identify and prioritize threats Conduct basic room entries Understand principles of target discrimination Maintain accountability of team members during movement Solve simple structure-clearing problems COURSE OUTCOME Upon completion of 2-Man CQB I, students will possess a structured understanding of dynamic two-man close quarters battle and the foundational skills required to safely operate inside structures with a partner. Successful completion qualifies students for attendance in: 2-Man CQB II The Asymmetric Skills Primer (TASP) This course serves as the foundation for all future CQB instruction within the RAVUS Solutions training pipeline.
