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close-quarters combat
/klˈoʊskwˈɔːɹɾɚz kˈɑːmbæt/
/klˈəʊskwˈɔːtəz kˈɒmbat/
CQCclose-quarters battleCQBClose-quarters combat
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a tactical fighting style for engagements at very short range, emphasizing speed, control, and techniques like strikes, grapples, or weapon disarms
Examples
Soldiers train in close-quarters combat to clear buildings during urban warfare.
The police officer used CQC techniques to subdue the suspect without drawing his gun.
