MGS3: Snake Eater E3 2004 Demo Walktrough
by Micheal Bach, 17.05.2004

2. CQC

2.1 WHAT IS CQC?

"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, studied by actual special forces, used when you are close to enemies and you have to be able to fight with your bare hands, knife, and gun accordingly." (Motosada Mori, Military Advisor)

2.2 CQC IN MGS3

In the world of MGS3, the focus is on the "handgun + knife" style which is a characteristic of CQC. You can perform CQC when you are equipped with the "handgun + CQC knife" [combination or standalone]. The following weapons allow you to use CQC in this TRIAL VERSION:

- Survival Knife
- M19
- MK-22
- Bare Hands

The CQC in MGS3 allows you to perform strikes, handling, chokes, and throws in one powerful flowing motion.

2.3 CQC MOVEMENT TREE

1. First you must either sneak up to the enemy to run up to him.
1A. Push the directional stick and CQC button (O) to knock him to the
ground
1B. Hold the CQC button (O) to restrain the enemy and prevent his attacks. Then select a different action.

1B1. Threaten the enemy by pushing down the left analog stick. You must have continuously pushed in to keep the knife to the guard's neck. This will keep him talking. To have him talk again you must release your pressure on L3 and then put pressure on it again. Can use any other movement after this.

Possible Next Movements: 1B2, 1B3, 1B4.

1B2. To use the enemy as a shield press the Square button. This will allow you to go into first person mode and shoot other guards. After this you cannot threaten the enemy.

Possible Next Movements: 1B3, 1B4.

1B3. Throwing the enemy down by using the directional button and the CQC button will knock the enemy out or leave him on the floor conscious. If you are alone you can throw him down and hold him up as he puts his hands over his head on the ground. You cannot threaten, throw, or eliminate after this.

Possible Next Movements: None.

1B4. Eliminating the enemy by pushing the CQC button again (O) will usually have his neck cut. After this movement the guard will fall down and you cannot perform any other CQC moves after this.

Possible Next Movements: None.

The usual progression of movements performed by myself was a sneaking up by using the directional pad, performing the CQC hold behind him, having him talk, and then cutting his throat. One time I had to use him as a shield and took out many enemies.

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