Arms and Armour

Close-quarters battle

Close-quarters battle (CQB), also called close-quarters combat (CQC), is a close combat situation between multiple combatants involving ranged (typically firearm-based) or melee combat. It can occur between military units, law enforcement and criminal elements, and in other similar situations. CQB is typically defined as a short duration, high intensity conflict characterized by sudden violence at close range.

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• ▸Cultural depictions of Otto the Great
• ▸Astilbe chinensis
• ▸Fort Independence (Massachusetts)

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