The tactical operation of creating an opening or entry point in a barrier, such as a wall, door, fence, or obstacle, typically to gain access to a structure or area during military, law enforcement, or emergency response operations. Breaching techniques may involve the use of various tools and methods, including explosives, cutting charges, mechanical breaching tools (such as hydraulic rams or saws), ballistic breaching (using firearms), or manual methods (such as battering rams or sledgehammers). Breaching is critical to many tactical operations, including hostage rescue, building clearance, and urban warfare scenarios.