Tactical Tangents

Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversation about all things tactical for public safety, military, and concerned citizens. Join us to hear lessons learned about decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.

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Tactical Tangents

Episodes (220)

Thursday The best way to clear a house—CQB for Operators and Noobs
Mar 15th The Algorithm Isn't the Boss-But It's With Us in the Briefing Room
Mar 1st Think Like an Architect: Systems Thinking for Warfighters & Cops

Tactical Tangents

Apr 2, 2026
58¼ minutes
75 MB

From hostage rescue to burglary alarm calls, dynamic entries to slow and deliberate clearing, CQB and entry tactics have shifted over time—but the risks haven't gone away. It doesn't matter if you're a high-speed tactical operator or a patrol cop on the front lines, clearing structures with guns has some fundamental challenges, and there's no perfect way to do it. This episode explores the tradeoffs behind how we clear structures, why context matters, and what actually improves survivability when everything is working against you. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each...

Tactical Tangents

The best way to clear a house—CQB for Operators and Noobs

Tactical Tangents

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