CQB Level 1 — Fundamentals

Daytime Live Fire and Low-Light Training

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Format: Open enrollment
Location: West Virginia — exact course location disclosed upon purchase
Training type: Classroom instruction, practical exercises, and daytime live-fire CQB
Live fire: Daytime only
Low-light training: Included
Night vision rentals: Available
Ammunition requirements: 300 rounds of 5.56 frangible ammunition; standard 9mm ball ammunition is acceptable for pistols
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Prerequisite: Safe weapons handling required; prior basic firearms training recommended

About This Course

Welcome to our Comprehensive Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training Program in West Virginia. This intensive two-day course provides a solid foundation in CQB tactics and techniques, equipping students with essential skills for operating effectively in close-quarters environments.

The exact course location will be disclosed upon purchase of the class.

Ammunition can be supplied upon request. Please coordinate in advance to ensure availability.

Course Objectives

In this course, you will:

• Develop Core CQB Skills: Build a strong foundation in weapon handling, movement, and communication.
• Tactical Approach to Enclosures: Learn how to approach and prepare for entry into various structures while minimizing exposure.
• Entry and Clearing Techniques: Practice systematic room and building clearing, including breaching concepts and team flow.
• Context-Based Decision Making: Adapt tactics to tight hallways, open areas, and complex layouts.
• Hallway Navigation: Identify and navigate L-shaped, T-shaped, and linear hallways.
• Target and Occupant Processing: Distinguish threats from non-threats under pressure.
• Live-Fire CQB Drills: Participate in controlled daytime live-fire training in a shoot house environment.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

• Possess practical, repeatable CQB skills.
• Demonstrate safe and effective entries and clearances.
• Apply adaptive tactics across varied environments.
• Improve your confidence and decision-making under pressure.
• Strengthen your ability to contribute within a team or organization.

Why Train With Keystone Dynamic Solutions

• Experienced Instructors: Learn from cadre with extensive military and law enforcement CQB backgrounds.
• Realistic Scenarios: Participate in scenario-driven training designed around practical applications.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Safety First: Follow strict safety protocols throughout all training evolutions.

Logistics and Support

• Location: West Virginia. The exact course location will be disclosed upon purchase of the class.
• Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for arranging their own lodging and meals.
• Ammunition: Can be provided upon advance request.
• Gear List: Provided upon enrollment.
• Student Vetting: Background screening and eligibility requirements apply.

Ammunition Requirements

Daytime Live-Fire CQB:

• 150 rounds of frangible ammunition.

CQB Evaluation — Sunday Morning:

• 100 rounds of standard ball ammunition for your primary weapon system.
• 100 rounds of standard ball ammunition for your secondary weapon system.

If you require ammunition support, please coordinate before the course.

Course Time Commitment

• Duration: 2 days.
• Day 1: 09:00 until training is complete.
• Day 2: 09:00–18:00.
• Classroom Instruction: Approximately 1 hour per day.
• Practical Application: The majority of training time consists of hands-on instruction.
• Daytime Live Fire: Conducted under controlled conditions in the shoot house.

Enrollment Requirements

• U.S. citizens only.
• No felony convictions or active legal restrictions.
• Subject to background screening.

Minimum Enrollment

This course requires a minimum of 8 students to run. If the minimum is not met, students will be offered a full refund or course credit.