Close Combat »

This exclusive new manual contains the most current close combat methods being taught to U.S. Marines for use on today s battlefield. Developed with input from one of the most highly qualified committees of close-combat specialists ever assembled, it outlines the Marine Corps latest lethal and nonlethal weapons techniques, use of knifes and sticks and the full spectrum of unarmed tactics: strikes, throws, chokes, holds and ground fighting. Because a Marine engaged in combat cannot get bogged down with useless techniques, the fighting methods shown here are designed to be fast and aggressive for maximum effect.

Overview of Close Combat
Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Close Combat
Ranges of Close Combat
Target Areas of the Body
Pressure Points of the Body
Basic Warrior Stance
Angles of Approach and Movement
Balance and Off-Balancing
Falls
Chapter 2 - Lethal and Nonlethal Weapons Techniques
Bayonet Techniques
Nonlethal Rifle and Shotgun Retention Techniques
Firearm Disarmament Techniques
Chapter 3 - Hand-Held Weapons
Fundamentals of Knife Fighting
Knife Fighting Techniques
Weapons of Opportunity
Fundamentals of Combative Stick
Combative Stick Techniques
Blocking Techniques
Unarmed Against Hand-Held Weapons
Counters to Hand-held Weapon Attacks
Chapter 4 - Strikes
Principles of Punches
Punches
Strikes with the Upper Body
Strikes with the Lower Body
Counters to Strikes
Chapter 5 - Throws
Turning Throw
Hip Throw
Leg Sweep
Chapter 6 - Chokes and Holds
Types of Chokes
Chokes
Counters to Chokes and Holds
Chapter 7 - Ground Fighting
Offensive Ground Fighting
Defensive Ground Fighting
Ground Fighting Chokes
Chapter 8 - Nonlethal Techniques
Unarmed Restraints and Manipulation
Nonlethal Baton
Appendices A: Pugil Stick Training
B: Safety Precautions During Training