Although CQC is a close-quarters combat technique for indoor environments, and is fundamentally different from CQB (close-quarter battle) in its nature, the former also incorporates close-range weapons such as pistols and knives. Some tactical elements from CQC can also be applied in CQB scenarios.
The advantages of the C.A.R. shooting system are evident: a wide field of view, fast reactions, quick shooting, and a high rate of initiative in indoor combat situations, to name a few.
However, with all advantages come drawbacks.
First, this system is part of CQC, designed initially for controlling pistols, a more manageable weapon for close-range combat.
If applied to rifles, several modifications are required, and the difficulty of operation increases exponentially.
Ordinary soldiers are often unable to master it.
Moreover, the C.A.R. system, after its modification, has a steep learning curve. While it has some advantages in close-quarters combat, soldiers, just beginning to train in CQB, may not pursue these advanced techniques due to the minimal improvement they offer at that early stage.
Thus, the advantages aren't immediately apparent, or they may go unnoticed altogether.
This leads many soldiers, when training for urban combat, to focus on simpler, more accessible CQB techniques that offer broader applicability and are easier to master.
They end up avoiding unnecessary complexity by opting for a modified CQC system.
Later, once CQB techniques are more fully developed, some realize that the C.A.R. shooting system is quite effective with rifles, providing an advantage in indoor, close-range combat. However, transitioning to this system requires dedicated practice to refine it.
Since the C.A.R. system involves unique movements, it demands long-term training to form muscle memory and achieve its maximum potential.
Moreover, because this system covers all aspects of shooting—from weapon grip and aiming to shooting and various evasion tactics—if changes are to be made, they must be comprehensive.
Standard CQB rifle system movements, which have already become ingrained in muscle memory, will conflict with the unique actions of the modified C.A.R. system, making the learning process awkward and difficult to adapt to.
On one hand, soldiers have spent years developing muscle memory for their tried-and-true CQB techniques, and on the other, they must decide if it's worth abandoning that for a system that offers only slight improvements but requires starting over.
The choice is clear.
In the end, most soldiers abandon the idea, and thus, at the SEAL Team level, it's rare to see anyone using the C.A.R. shooting system with a rifle—there are almost no examples.
Among all the first-tier combatants in the DG, only Jason is seen using the modified rifle version of the C.A.R. system.
Now, a rookie in the Green Team has been found, someone who shares a similar approach to Jason, making it almost impossible for Jason to ignore him.
The difficulty in mastering the C.A.R. shooting system is a significant barrier to most soldiers learning it.
Another drawback is the system's inconsistency in shooting accuracy. While the effect within 5 meters is less noticeable, accuracy beyond 5 meters heavily depends on the shooter's feel for the gun.
If the shooter has poor gun handling, they might end up being more like a "human outline" artist than a precise shooter.
This is why Long Zhan developed a unique approach, integrating the Mozambique drill into the C.A.R. system to control targets using two shots.
Unlike Clay, who uses a single shot to control targets.
Clay uses the standard CQB weapon grip, which keeps the sight line aligned with the optic, resulting in slightly more accuracy.
However, the downside is that in indoor combat, controlling the environment, reacting quickly, and locking onto targets will be slower than with Long Zhan's C.A.R. system.
As for which is better, it depends on the individual and their preferences.
For those with poor gun handling, trying to force themselves to learn the C.A.R. system might not lead to improvement. In fact, sticking to standard CQB techniques could be more beneficial.
In summary:
The modified rifle C.A.R. shooting system does indeed offer a significant advantage in indoor, close-range combat, but it's extremely difficult to master.
Currently, among everyone in the base, only Long Zhan and Jason have truly mastered this system.
When Long Zhan was watching TV dramas, many viewers commented on Jason's unprofessional handling of firearms.
In reality, it was the viewers who were unprofessional, as they didn't realize that Jason was using a much more difficult shooting system.
To put it differently:
How could a hardcore special forces TV show—directed and advised by retired top-tier SEAL Team 6 veterans, with real technical consultants and actors—possibly make such a basic mistake with a shooting stance?
Even if there were an oversight from the director or technical advisor, such a mistake would never happen.
After all, the so-called "mistake" was made by the show's lead character, whose every move is under scrutiny. How could his "incorrect firearm handling" go unnoticed for multiple seasons?
...
Long Zhan's performance in his first assessment was flawless, astonishing everyone.
As the anticipation built, the second, more challenging assessment, with a twist, began as the visor was lifted.
"Hostage? Female, unarmed, no threat. Male, armed, high-threat target, must be neutralized immediately."
With his external vision restored, Long Zhan quickly gathered all the information and made a fast response.
"Pew~ pew~"
Without hesitation, Long Zhan fired two precise shots to the right chest and head.
The target was within 3 meters, and Long Zhan could achieve 100% accuracy with his shooting, eliminating the need for the Mozambique drill.
"Clang!"
As Long Zhan prepared to fire again, the door on the left was suddenly kicked open.
It was the same large Black man who had previously swaggered past the other candidates without sparing a glance at them. Now, he surprisingly looked at Long Zhan.
Anyone could tell that he was paying special attention to Long Zhan.
"What's this about?"
Both Jason and Ray noticed this unusual behavior. They couldn't understand why this previously exemplary training partner was so suspicious of Long Zhan.
After all, the Green Team's trainers and instructors were all retired first-tier combatants.
Though many had come from the logistical Grey Team or the intelligence-oriented Black Team, with somewhat weaker assault capabilities, their rank alone made them formidable.
Would they really fear a rookie?
It didn't make sense.
"Huh? This guy again? Interesting, this is really interesting."
Long Zhan immediately recognized the Black man as the same one from their first S&T training session, who he had knocked down with a single punch, almost sending him to the hospital. The man had jokingly said that he should keep a distance from Long Zhan from then on.
When encountering a familiar face, Long Zhan didn't let his guard down. He immediately aimed his weapon at the man.
"Stop! Immediately stop moving! Get on the ground with your hands on your head!"
The man didn't carry any lethal weapons and didn't show any intention of attacking, so according to special operations rules, he could not be neutralized.
The only option was to maintain distance and issue a warning, aiming to "peacefully" control him.
The Black man's purpose was to distract Long Zhan, giving the woman sitting on the sofa a chance to grab a weapon and shoot Long Zhan.
Alternatively, he might provoke Long Zhan into a situation where he would lose control and fire at civilians, thus failing the assessment.
Therefore, when Long Zhan shouted the warning, the Black man didn't hesitate. He began repeating the same trick that had previously fooled Clay.