Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB)
In this course, we will discuss and analyze a variety of different techniques when the officer is attacked with deadly force while confined in or around a motor vehicle and must keep himself and the public safe. Modern police vehicles can provide sufficient cover when involved in a gunfight with an assailant. The topic of Close Quarters Vehicle Battle (CQVB) is a new discipline of instruction that is now being taught at police academies and in-service classes throughout the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses use-of-force decision-making, defensive tactics, and officer survival under stress related to Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB). In this course, we will discuss and analyze a variety of different techniques when the officer is attacked with deadly force while confined in or around a motor vehicle and must keep himself and the public safe.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for edged-weapon attacks, less-lethal deployments, officer-down situations, and other force-on-force encounters associated with Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB). In this course, we will discuss and analyze a variety of different techniques when the officer is attacked with deadly force while confined in or around a motor vehicle and must keep himself and the public safe.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address use-of-force policy compliance, documentation of force decisions, and officer safety accountability tied to Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB). It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in the field.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for patrol officers, field training officers, and academy instructors focused on use-of-force decisions and officer survival, along with departments seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB).
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening force-option decision-making, tactical readiness, and officer survival skills related to Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB).
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on officer survival, use-of-force readiness, and defensive tactics training. It can be used to reinforce core concepts, support refresher training, and strengthen ongoing workforce development.
