1.TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
- Training Day 01 - 1800 - 2000 (theoretical module and admin)
- Training Day 02 - 0830 - 1800
- Training Day 03 - 0830 - 1600
Price: 380€
Location: Rotenburg Wumme vicinity. The exact location is given after registration.
Rental equipment: 50€ (includes training gun, gear for FOF)
2. POCQB?
Patrol Officer CQB is a specific close quarters course, oriented for law enforcement personal who wants to understand their environment, dynamics of conflict, and above all to protect. Statistically the first responders, let it be the patrol or traffic officer, are those who are more likely to reach the hot zone first. That means that they have the highest probability to interfere, prevent or maybe end the threat with proactive actions before the scenario is going to become a stand-off or a bigger disaster. This course is oriented around the one man to two-man work in High to Low threat in Urban Environments.
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3.INTRODUCTION.
During the period from 2001 to 2010, it was documented by the FBI LEOKA that 541 officers were felonious killed. Of 541 victim officers, 496 were killed with firearms, 51.9 % of the victim officers were killed within 0 / 5 feet, and another 19.2% were killed between 6 and 10 feet.
In the fields of behavioral psychology, evolutionary psychology, motor learning behavior and human factors, the significance of distance is often linked to the quality of response. but what does that means?
Since tactical training is often not enough, and often, does not match realistic conditions, officers are likely to take decisions on an instinctive and intuitive manner, rather, than a well-planned approach. that why often, officers do things that may make sense fight-wise, but fail to match legal considerations, as well as the core of the problem they face.
Are your training procedures, routines or even knowledge behavior compliant?
In the case of a lethal encounter, the distance between the assailant and an officer will indicate the chances of survival, proactivity, and human performance. Therefore the modern law enforcement officer must understand the changing human terrain, the dynamic of a firefight and the ability to recognize threat indicators, pre-fight indicators, and train concepts that work along - rather than against - human behavior. it’s all about performance.
In short, a law enforcement officer's level of performance under stress within compressed human environments is being pushed to the very limits of human performance.
4.BUT WHY ITCQB?
ITCQB is a modern, more hybrid approach of Limited Penetration and Dynamic concepts. As such, the ITCQB methodology is extremely flexible. While the tactical concepts are commonly the same, the speed of which the tactics and techniques are carried may vary in according to context. why is that a good thing? because not only the officer is learning a system that is intuitively based, but also, simple. simple in the sense that he does not need to learn too many things, and that he does not have to invest to much time in order to achieve a good level of conduct.
Some beneficial points.
- Intuitive - ''feels right'' means, easy to transfer. We teach skills techniques and tactics that actually work along with human behavior, not against.
- Easy to learn - means less training is required
- Versatile - Doesn't rely on advanced capabilities, equipment or surprise in order to function. ITCQB concepts are already oriented around human or environmental resistance as well as other forms of applications. Most of our concepts are applicable for example to Low light, Unarmed officers, less lethal, and other Law enforcement applications.
- Transferable - The ITCQB method has a higher likelihood to be transferred to real-world applications. not only due to Data available to us, but, due to the educational as well as training approaches - as we try to force reality on our training, rather than training on reality.
- Legal compliant - fighting to survive physically is one thing. Performing within the legal framework is another. This system prioritizes the legal system and takes it into consideration, as we understand that some tactics will allow the officer to win, but with the cost of legal complications. This system is designed to mitigate both physical as well as legal considerations of a threat encounter.
5. THE COURSE MODULES.
Module 01: Introduction & Room anatomy
Module 02: Tactical Handgun handling & manipulation
Module 03: Weapon flow
Module 04: Solo room clearing
Module 05: Solo internal room clearing
Module 06: Immediate action drills
Module 07: Two men room clearing (CeFed)
Module 08: Force on Force Validation
Module 09: Wingman Concept
Module 10: Two men room clearing (CoFed)
Module 11: Self Extract
5. Recommended equipment.
Important notice.
This course is based on the employment of the handgun, however SMGs / Rifles are more than welcome. We will also provide blue rifles / SMGs to the students during the courses so they can experience the differences and aspects and in addition to their own handguns.
- eye protection
- footwear
- tactical clothing or combat uniforms
- ballistic plate carrier, vest or chest rig (not a must)
- Airsoft pistol for the purpose of force on force validation.
A. All around practical gear
- Primary or secondary AIRSOFT (both rifle and handgun are welcome as well). If you are officially traveling with FX equipment, relevant documents are required.
- Comfortable clothing for functional purposes such as movement,etc (BDUs, outdoor style, or work related gear)
- Please avoid camo clothing. keep it professional (unless you use camo in your service..)
- Plate Carrier / Chest rig - Not a must, but if you use such equipment in your work place - bring it.
- Handheld Flashlight is recommended
- Gloves & knee pads are recommended
- Food and water
B. Personal Protection Equipment (FOF)
1. Eye protection
- Glasses (eye pro rated) are sufficient for all activities.
- specifically for FOF we recommend googles, which gives full protection of the eyes.
2. Knee protection - recommended
3. Face mask/teeth protection - We recommend a facemask for force-on-force activities. Use either a mouthpiece or a full mask. A scarf could also be sufficient.
*If you need an Airsoft gun, please contact us so we can arrange it for you. Currently, the cost for rental kits is 50€ for the whole duration of the course.
C. Training Hardware
- For the training itself, the students should bring Airsoft / FX / UTM guns, and should comply local German laws.
THE USE OF WEAPON LIGHTS / LASERS IS FORBIDDEN. WETHER WITH OR WITHOUT BATTERIES. DUE ACCORDANCE TO THE GERMAN LAW.
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE FORCE ON FORCE MODULES.
• Eye protection. We recommend googles / Full masks
• Gloves & Knee pads are recommended
6. OUR METHODOLOGY.
Our System.
The immediate threat CQB (ITCQB) methodology at Project Gecko is based on our field experience, influenced by science and dictated by constantly changing reality of threats. With that being said, we at Project Gecko are committed to teach and develop our CQB system to the highest standards while sticking to science based principles & facts.
The Origins.
The origins of our methodology are in the Israeli tactics. Our CQB - lead instructor is a former Israeli SF member with an extended experience in the field of closed quarters.
Behavior Compliant System.
We believe that its not all about the technique or equipment, but the human behind it. In extreme situations, such as violence, the human being is effected by the weight of emotions, mental capacity & several physical changes.
From experience, these factors are what will eventually effect and turn the person into working in a default manner. Not all tactics are behavior compliant, most tactics actually fall within the first moment of engagement. The tactics we use, as well as our approach, are backed by science and not only years of experience in the Israeli Defense Forces. Our work is based on psychology, neuroscience, motor skills and human behavior as important guidelines in our work to create and deliver a reality-relevant, cutting-edge CQB system.
Credits:
Project Gecko