We use the term CQS - Close Quarter Survival - because our focus is on surviving the initial attack, not engaging in a prolonged fight. The emphasis is critical in how we think and how we run simulations. Terms like CQC (Close Quarter Combat) or CQB (Close Quarter Battle) suggest a two-way engagement - a sustained fight or tactical battle. Our objective is different: In CQS, the priority is simple and direct: Survive the initial attack, by neutralizing the immediate threat with speed and accuracy. This means getting the first shot on target as soon as possible to physically stop an attacker, and to psychologically affect them by disrupting their OODA loop, thus taking control of the encounter. CQS is about ending the threat before it becomes a battle. It's not about "Winning a fight." It's about making sure you don't get caught in one to begin with, thus having situational awareness and setting yourself up for SUCCESS!