The Text Book of Close Quarter Battle and Combat
Chapters 1 & 2: First Steps in Offensive and Defensive Close Combat
Chapters 3 & 4: THE FIST AND OPEN HAND TECHNIQUES
Chapters 5 & 6: SNATCH SQUADS, Arrest and Restraint Team and Stalking Team Tactics and Training
The purpose of this text book is to present the reader with both offensive and defensive examples of close quarter battle and combat. A very wide spectrum of techniques and tactics will be described in this text book. The original purpose of this approach was to allow the reader to select techniques that suit them personally and also meet their operational requirements.
The techniques of close quarter battle and combat described and illustrated in this text book have been used in general warfare by Western states from the early 1900’s onwards. These armies have always used close combat training programs for two main reasons;
• First, close combat training promotes fighting spirit and ruthless efficiency.
• Second, close combat training programs are the solid foundations for self confidence on the battle field.