Which step is Breaching in the box method?

• A. Step 4
• B. Step 2
• C. Step 5
• D. Step 6

Answer: (A)

Breaching is the action of creating access into the target area. In the box method, this action comes after planning and preparation and just before entering to control and clear the space. The reason this step is placed there is to ensure the team has chosen a safe, effective entry method and is protected as they open the breach, then can immediately move into the entry and subsequent clearing without losing control of the scene. If you think about the sequence, the steps before breach are about getting ready and assessing risk, while the steps after breach are about entering, locating targets, and securing the area. The breach step is the one that establishes the entry point between preparation and entry.