High Threat CQC Course

The High Threat Close Quarter Contacts (CQC) provides one basic, principle-based method of searching and building entry suitable for a variety of situations up to and including “High Threat” missions. The system combines initial limited penetration or threshold evaluation with cautious or aggressive entry as needed from a tactically superior position using behavior-based methodology.

The same basic principles and techniques are used at varying speeds to deal with all types of Close Quarter Contacts situations: deliberate, dynamic, stealth, and hostage rescue. High Threat CQC is suitable for solo operators and small teams to multi-team operations with foundational techniques that span the capabilities of the entry-level law enforcement up to military personnel or elite-level SWAT and Special Operation Teams. This course focuses on personnel management, less-lethal options and conflict de-escalation techniques. It is currently in use as the primary method of numerous large departments, federal teams, state level basic training academies, tactical training organizations, and military specialized units.

High Threat CQC gives personnel the skill and confidence needed to address the simplest or most serious threats while maintaining superior survivability and operational flexibility leading to decreased liability. The behavior-based nature of the program means that personnel are not required to abandon their common sense or intuitive survival sense, forcing them to use a close-range “kill or be killed” tactic that is often provably abandoned upon contact with a determined defender, or worse, forcing a shooting situation when none is required. Users who have been exposed to our methods most often say “It just makes sense,” and often wonder why they were ever taught the traditional immediate entry dynamic method, which too many have seen fail.

  • It’s based on the smallest number of operators and does not require large teams
  • It provides an offensive and defensive advantage at the same time
  • It’s behavior based – tactics and skills are realistic and naturally learned and performed
  • It’s flexible and useful at various speeds (deliberate – dynamic – rescue)
  • It does not break down from live-fire, to sim-fire, to real world use
  • It does not require surprise and limited resistance to be effective
  • It allows tactical flexibility and the ability to withdraw to de-escalate or regroup
  • It deals with emerging threats such as IED’s, suicide bombers, and dedicated resisters

The required equipment varies per class. The equipment list will be sent via email after registration.

Current law enforcement or military credentials are required.

Host a Class

If your agency is interested in hosting a class, please contact Aaron Guzman at 507-884-5193 or aguzman@88tactical.com.

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Student Testimonials

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