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Close quarters combat: How close is “close”?

An expert-led breakdown of what defines close-quarters combat, why it evolved, and how distance, environment, and decision-making change everything at the shortest range. Framed through military ...
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Intense close-quarters combat in Iraq

Experience intense close-quarters combat in Iraq through firsthand accounts. See the challenges, tactics, and realities faced by soldiers in tight, high-stakes situations. Trump threatens 'bigger and ...
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Israel, Hezbollah Engage in Close-Quarters Combat in Southern Lebanon

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon.Atef Safadi/EPA/Shutterstock The Israeli military and Hezbollah said they were engaged in heavy close-quarters combat in the southern ...
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1st Infantry Division Conducts Close-Quarters Combat Training at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria

NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria – The rapid sound of gunfire from M4A1 Carbine firearms pierced the air as Soldiers enagaged targets within the training walls. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 16th ...
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15 Handguns That Give U.S. Marines an Edge in Close Combat

U.S. Marines are trained to rely on their primary weapons in most combat situations, but when things break down, the handgun becomes the last line of defense. In those moments, reliability and ...
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Close Quarters Combat

It's not how hard you hit; it's where you hit. That's particularly true when you're facing an attacker who is much larger and stronger than you. Stay connected to your community and take full ...