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Development of the close quarters carbine (CQC) from WW1 to the present day SMG – submachine gun CQC – close quarters carbine CQB – close quarter battle This article is going to cover the development of a weapon system, specifically designed for close quarters battle (CQB,) a close quarters carbine (CQC). When looking at weapon development is it worth looking at it through the twin lenses of doctrinal necessity and manufacturing capability. Doctrinal necessity is defined as the need for a weapon by a nations ’ army. This need often comes about because of new environment or type of warfare the nations army is experiencing. Manufacturing capability is defined as being a combination of manufacturing capability of the nation coupled with material supply and output demand of a particular weapon. This manufacturing capability is most apparent during times of full-scale war. What is meant by a close quarters carbine. The CQC has in the past been classified as a submachine...