Article by Adrian Arnold

Close-quarters battle (CQB ? also recognized as close quarters combat, or CQC) was fundamental in taking down Osama bin Laden and will be the cornerstone of American SWAT officers everywhereOur country continues to celebrate the triumph of This country’s most desired terrorist becoming taken at the hands of an American Soldier. This victory is bittersweet. On one hand we have eliminated one of the most terrifying enemies, and on the other hand we need to face the reality that his death didn’t eradicate the chance of terrorism. The past couple of days I have collected as considerably information and facts as possible on the assault and capture of Osama bin Laden and the tactics employed by SEAL Team Six. The data is naturally very guarded and limited, but it is obvious the tactics employed to capture bin Laden had been fundamental basic close-quarters battle (CQB) tactics. Individuals who’ve been in law enforcement and tactical training for the past twenty years can bear in mind when the military came to us to understand CQB tactics. It was, at the time, a fairly new shift in combat tactics for the military when terrorism and the urban battlefield came to the forefront. American cops vigilant soon after death of bin Laden Within the consequences of our unique operations success in Abbottabad, Pakistan, law enforcement officials inside the U.S. must stay vigilant for a lot of years to come ? one important battle has been won, even so the war is far from over.When I first started in SWAT, I came across an explosive breaching school taught by a former SAS commando. I was privileged that my SWAT team commanders were progressive in their thinking and that i was able to enroll in this course. In short order we had been executing explosive breaching operations on SWAT calls. This military tactic demonstrated valuable, time and time again. I imagine the same holds true for SEAL Team Six and all the countless other military units that took the law enforcement CQB concept and created it their own. We in law enforcement can generally learn from our military brothers. Back within the day they sought our help because we had been conducting CQB operations on a daily basis but right after two wars these men have figured out a lot and are normally happy to reveal their information. Close-quarters battle (CQB ? also referred to as close quarters combat, or CQC) was essential in taking down Osama bin Laden and is also the premise of American SWAT officials almost everywhereWhat strikes me regarding the procedure to take out bin Laden is that SEAL Team Six focused on fundamental CQB operations. The intelligence gathered from a variety of sources was utilized to formulate an assault program was rehearsed, plus the plan was executed as developed. The compound was cleared room by room precisely the way we have been doing SWAT operations for many years. When bin Laden declined to surrender and placed a lady in front of him as a shield (coward!) a shot to his head ended the short standoff. Reportedly, twenty 3 soldiers started the operation and twenty 23 boarded the Blackhawks to return home. The terrorist didn’t fare so nicely. Certainly they did not have a strategy, nor did they rehearse and execute their tactics as well as the American warriors. If they did, the outcome could possibly have been unique. This al Qaeda security force had five years to get ready for and train within this compound for this kind of attack. Seal Team Six reportedly had only five days with their intelligence on the operation on the other hand, SEAL Team Six trains every day on basic fundamentals of all their collective battle tactics. It’s this idea that keeps police and troops safe every day as they carry out tactical operations. Preparation along with the focus on fundamentals are key to conducting safe CQB operations. Today, as we boast about SEAL Team Six they are already preparing for their next mission. They’re someplace training on the fundamentals of battle tactics so they are able to live to see a further day. Their drive to be the most beneficial fighting force in the world ought to motivate us to be the best tactical operators we can. Let their achievement inspire you to train inside the fundamentals of CQB on your next training cycle. I must thank the American Military Soldiers whom have spent the past decade fighting two wars to keep our shores free of terrorism. I am proud to be an American citizen, a military veteran, and United states Officer but nowadays I’m most proud of and thankful for the American Soldier. Your sacrifices during the last decade have been wonderful and today you are victorious. You American Warriors guaranteed the NYPD and this country which you would avenge their demise throughout the 911 attacks. You’ve got lost quite a few in youinside your pursuit however you by no means gave up. These days, I thank you for providing justice something that we cops normally do for ourselves. While you continue to fight this war against radical terrorists, don’t worry for your family members at property Your brothers in blue stand ready to sacrifice our lives for the freedom and safety of your wives, husbands, children, parents, and also the rest of your family members as you did for ours this past decade.