Advanced Commando Combat System (ACCS) is a training system developed in India incorporating armed and unarmed self-defence, close quarter battle and specific techniques of use to military special operations units in the line of duty.

In 2004, after spending many years researching military combatatives and terrorism<ref> </ref>, Deepak Rao<ref> USMA Advisors & Leaders</ref> and Seema Rao began teaching their system to Indian military and police forces.

Based on their knowledge of Jeet Kune Do, principles of Sun Tzu's Art of war and the results of their research into the experiences and requirements of the military; ACCS combines elements of unarmed combat, defences against armed attackers, silent termination of sentries, close range shooting and small team tactics.

ACCS also has specific tactics for special operations such as room intervention and fighting in confined spaces.<ref> Realfighting</ref>

Close range shooting

The ACCS techniques for firearms use at close quarters was predominantly developed for sport shooting and adapted to CQB operations. The technique is different from conventional shooting in two respects; first, it advocates carrying the rifle barrel pointing upwards while engaging the target and second, shooting by aiming only with the foresight, as the angle of deviation is at a minimum at close quarters. ACCS claims that this reduces the reaction time and improves shooting accuracy.<ref name="MilitaryMA"> Military martial arts of world</ref>

Dealing with sentries

Techniques to quickly and silently kill sentries using a dagger are included. Priority is given to techniques intended to cause hemorrhage within body cavities rather than those that result in external bleeding to avoid leaving behind evidence during a covert operation.

Firearm defense

ACCS has a special technique called bullet evasion where the defender ducks the line of fire whilst the attacker is aiming<ref name="Komal"> ACCS: Advanced commando combat system of CQB for special ops By Komal VS</ref>

Bare hand methods

Emphasis is placed on quickly disabling an opponent through suffocation, choking, strangulation, hanging and garrote or cardiac tamponade.

Fighting in confined spaces

In confined spaces, in particular within an aircraft, anything can be used as a weapon.<ref name="Komal"/>

Recognition by the Army and in the Media

The CQB research by the Rao couple was analysed by Indian Army HQ and they were given credit by the Chief of Army Staff in 2001 for the research and efforts in modernization <ref> Pune newsline express India newspaper</ref> of combat.<ref> Directorate General Military Training Scanned document Army HQ</ref> In 2005 The Army Chief once again bestowed his appreciation to the founders of ACCS for their research and efforts in CQB projects.<ref> Military Advisor Army Chief Scanned document Army HQ</ref> The ACCS art of the Raos has been featured in leading magazines and newspapers of India.<ref> Various newspaper clippings</ref>

Forces trained by the Raos

By 2007 the Rao couple had trained the majority of Indian forces like NSG, Garuds, Rashtriya Rifles, Para SF in ACCS close combat courses.<ref> State Intelligence Commissioner Office Scanned document Police HQ</ref> <ref> Indian Express newspaper</ref> The Army commander invited Deepak Rao and Seema Rao to impart ACCS training in modern CQB to various Corps Battle schools in the Northern Command Jammu Kashmir Valley.<ref> Army Command HQ Scanned document</ref>

See also

Combatives

Commando

Hand to hand combat

Urban warfare

References

External links

Advanced commando combat system

Unarmed Combat India