What is another word for close-quarter fighting?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊskwˈɔːtə fˈa͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Close-quarter fighting is a term often used to describe hand-to-hand combat situations that occur in confined spaces or up-close scenarios. In military jargon, these scenarios are often referred to as CQC, or close quarters combat. Synonyms for close-quarter fighting include close combat, close-range fighting, hand-to-hand combat, close-quarters battle, and unarmed combat. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the intensity and nature of confrontations where combatants are in close physical proximity, and where weapons such as knives, bayonets or small firearms may be used. Close-quarter fighting requires a high degree of skill, training, and situational awareness, as success or failure can often depend on quick reactions and decisive movements.
