Abstract
The present study aimed to analyze the characteristics of close quarter combat with rifle and to analyze the most effective rifle fencing techniques used in combat. Fourteen professional soldiers were analyzed in 24 random combats with a rifle replica. Results showed that direct attack was the most used technique, the combat action more executed was the attack and the body area most impacted was the trunk. It has also been proved that combat rifle is a maneuver that takes place in a short time, most of the combats being developed in durations less than 20s. This data could help improve current training systems for the troops who have to serve in actual operation zones and also could be used in the basic training for new recruits.
Highlights
Armies are equipped with modern weaponry systems, but this armament often cannot be used in current theaters of operation, where contact with civilian prevents the use of their potential, forcing them to use these weapons at close range, where survival depends on their quick decision and perfect preparation [1, 2].The current armed conflicts are completely different to traditional warfare because they are asymmetric conflicts between hegemonic nations and under developing nations, taking place in urban areas which reduces the distances of confrontation
The present study was conducted in order to analyze the characteristics of close quarter combat with rifle and to analyze the most effective rifle fencing techniques used in combat to improve the actual training systems
The aim of the present research was to study the characteristics of close quarter combat with rifle and to analyze the most effective rifle fencing techniques used in combat
Summary
The current armed conflicts are completely different to traditional warfare because they are asymmetric conflicts between hegemonic nations and under developing nations, taking place in urban areas which reduces the distances of confrontation. These characteristics in accordance with the great concern of the public opinion with respect to human rights make the melee and close quarter combats a very useful tool of soldier, allowing the neutralization of the opponent, without causing death, or even injury, but could be lethal [1]. The basic training is based on shooting abilities leaving forgotten the use of this weapon in close quarter combat.
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