Thrasher, Trevor
Behavior-Based CQB: Immediate Entry vs. Limited Penetration

Behavior-Based CQB: Immediate Entry vs. Limited Penetration is an advanced 1.5-hour course designed to delve deeper into the realm of Close Quarters Battle (CQB) by exploring the influence of human factors on CQB operations. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contrasting approaches to CQB tactics, specifically immediate entry and limited penetration.

Throughout the course, participants will critically examine common tactics employed in CQB scenarios and analyze the advantages and disadvantages associated with immediate entry and limited penetration strategies. By utilizing example videos and presenting evidence-based concepts, this course seeks to equip operators with the knowledge and insights necessary to make informed decisions regarding their CQB tactics.

The course will adopt an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from various fields such as psychology, human behavior, and tactical theory. Participants will explore the intersection of reality, behavior, tactics, and training paradigms to gain a holistic understanding of how these factors influence the effectiveness and safety of CQB operations.

Key topics covered in this course include:

1. Human factors in CQB: Understanding the psychological and physiological influences on decision-making, stress management, and situational awareness in high-pressure CQB environments.

2. Immediate entry CQB: Analyzing the pros and cons of immediate entry tactics, including speed, element of surprise, and potential risks associated with rapid engagement.

3. Limited penetration CQB: Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of limited penetration tactics, emphasizing controlled movement, information gathering, and minimizing potential threats.

4. Evidence-based concepts: Examining empirical research, case studies, and real-world examples to support the evaluation of immediate entry versus limited penetration tactics, enabling operators to make informed decisions based on best practices.

By the end of the course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the contrasting approaches to CQB tactics and will be better equipped to evaluate, select, and apply appropriate strategies based on the situational context.

Trevor Thrasher - Bio
Trevor Thrasher provides specialized operational, training, and consulting services for select counter-terrorism, law enforcement, special operations, and elite private security related organizations. He has a 25-year breadth of tactical experience in the military, law enforcement, and civilian security fields. Thrasher's law enforcement experience spans nearly 25 years, working 14 years full-time in capacities including an elite street crimes unit, five years of service as a SWAT team member, training academy instructor and other capacities. Currently he serves as a fully certified part-time police officer for a local agency. His military experience includes the U.S. Army Infantry, and Military Police, and 18 years in Special Forces. He is currently a Master Sergeant in the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, Colorado National Guard. He has also performed a variety of counter-terrorism, protective, and other assignments for the U.S Government in a contract capacity for over 12 years focused on high threat, low- to no-profile operations in extremely dangerous environments. Thrasher is sought after as an expert in the fields of firearms, combatives, and close quarters battle and holds numerous instructor level or higher certifications. His work has been published in law enforcement periodicals, and he makes frequent appearances on both television and radio, and is regarded as an expert witness for use of force legal cases.