Mori Speaks on MGS3: Snake Eater
by IGN, 31.03.2004

March 31, 2004 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be introducing a new combat technique, known as Close Quarter Combat (CQC). To make sure that the new techniques will look accurate, the Metal Gear Solid turned to their veteran military advisor, Motosada Mori. Only the man himself could do the CQC justice, so without further ado, Mori is here to explain the new hand-to-hand combat.

Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (KCEJ): What is CQC?

Motosada Mori: It is the abbreviation for Close Quarter Combat. In actual battle, it is used in the jungle, bushes, and indoors when you cannot use a gun. It is also used when terrorists with hostages are in a facility or an airplane. The technique has been developed for when you have to fight multiple enemies that are very close to you, or when you don't know from where you will be attacked. It is a total combat technique used when you are close to enemies and you have to be able to fight with your bare hands, knife, and gun accordingly.

In MGS3, we have kept in mind at all times the use of CQC. Not only the posture of the character and how you throw the enemy, but also how you walk and keep an eye on things around you is based on CQC. I think fans will be able to enjoy this.

KCEJ: Where did you learn this technique?

Motosada Mori: When I was a SWAT instructor about 10 years ago, I realized the necessity of this kind of battle and learned it then. Only after reaching a certain level in the use of guns, knives, and my bare hands was I able to practice CQC.

KCEJ: How is CQC an advantage over regular knife battle and gun battle?

Motosada Mori: CQC is a high level professional tactic. Not necessarily does it work to your advantage if anyone uses it. Only when you have mastered fighting with knives and guns does it become an advantageous tactic. Someone who has no experience with weapons will injure him/herself if he/she uses this kind of knife. Only special forces personnel in the real world and Snake in MGS3 who are "amazing" can use this technique.

KCEJ: Can you name any actual police forces or militaries that use this technique? How do you think will this tactic evolve in the future?

Motosada Mori: I cannot reveal actual organization names. It seems like European organizations are more aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques than American organizations. I'm sure terrorist organizations, who are aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques, will be using CQC soon. It is always a cat-and-mouse game.

Countermeasure-type fighting techniques I think have reached the final stage in terms of the physical aspect. What is becoming more important is psychological warfare - making the first move to affect the enemy's psychology so that the enemy does not attack you.

KCEJ: Can you name any actual police forces or militaries that use this technique? How do you think will this tactic evolve in the future?

Motosada Mori: I cannot reveal actual organization names. It seems like European organizations are more aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques than American organizations. I'm sure terrorist organizations, who are aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques, will be using CQC soon. It is always a cat-and-mouse game.

Countermeasure-type fighting techniques I think have reached the final stage in terms of the physical aspect. What is becoming more important is psychological warfare - making the first move to affect the enemy's psychology so that the enemy does not attack you.

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