| CQB Tactics In Airsoft |
| Written by Dan J. Temple |
| Wednesday, 02 December 2009 08:59 |
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Airsoft is a game where players dress in military uniforms and arm themselves with replica guns with compressed air motors firing plastic pellets.
Airsoft is a game where players dress in military uniforms and arm themselves with replica guns with compressed air motors firing plastic pellets. CBQ or close quarters combat games are objectives based games between players over short distances. Naturally, most CQB games are indoors, with players exchanging long barrelled rifles for shorter weapons providing faster movement, such as shotguns, pistols and submachine guns. Strategy and communication are the key factors that determine the success or failure of a CQB mission. Identifying the best attack and defend positions is crucial before you begin your mission - there are only a finite number of entry points into a building and you need to be aware of all of them. Communication between units is vital. As a commander you'll quickly lose sight of other units as they move around the buildings. When you're with them, establish hand signals. When you're not with them maintain radio contact. Knowing where your teams are will mean the difference between a win and a loss. When moving in close quarters it's critical you remain stealthy and as small a target as possible. Don't run unless you absolutely have to - running creates more noise than walking and faster moving targets are easier to spot. When walking, bend your knees and hunch over your gun - this will keep your profile as small as possible and harder to hit. Always be ready for the enemy. When moving through a cleared area, keep you gun shouldered, pointing slightly down and ready to draw. When moving through a live area, keep your gun up and in front of you at all times. When you look, look with your gun. Turning your head and gun is faster than turning your head and swinging your gun into position. Cover isn't used for long in CQB as players bound between cover quickly and continue through buildings as quickly as possible. Doors and windows make for good cover as they can conceal your whole body and are quick to move around. When using a door or window as cover, stand as close to the opening as possible without revealing yourself. When moving around it, move with your hips and don't hesitate. Assign fire sectors to your team so all the angles are covered. For example, the front man should cover the front, the second man covers the flanks of the first, the third covers the left and right and so on. When you have your fire sector, stick to it. If you are not covering attacks of opportunity, do not fire at enemies in that sector - you may find you hit your own team first. Reloading airsoft guns can take much longer than real world guns. Magazines may require filling from bb bottles and players will keep their magazines instead of dropping them. If you need to reload, signal to your team, move to cover and get started. Keep your sidearm ready - when you're done, signal to the team and move back quickly. All these tips are easy to read but much harder to execute. Practice drilling these with your team so you can execute them quickly and without thought. About the Author: Simplyairsoftguns is a site providing news, reviews and guides on airsoft guns and equipment. For more information on airsoft tactics check out airsoft bb guns. |