| Airsoft CQB Tactics |
| Written by Dan J. Temple |
| Monday, 23 November 2009 09:36 |
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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. CQB stands for close quarter's battle, where players fight in small or enclosed spaces with short barrelled weapons such as shotguns, sub machine guns and pistols. CQB games are typically indoors and involve a range of tactical objectives such as attacking and defending positions, recurring hostages and defusing bombs. The most important part of any CQB operation is planning. Buildings will have a limited range of entry and access points and commanders should be aware of these before they plan an attack. There's no substitute for proper reconnaissance and planning before games - commanders will quickly lose sight of their teams as they infiltrate the building, so each team should be aware of their strategy and objectives before play is started. 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. CQB is fast and you need to be ready for anything. When you move, keep your gun in front of you. If you're moving through a cleared area, keep your gun in front and angled down. If you're moving through a danger area, keep it drawn and shouldered. When you look, look with your gun. It's much faster to turn your head with your gun than look, swing your gun into position and aim. That split second of time saved could mean the difference between killing and being killed. In CQB cover isn't used for long - players will be pushing through buildings at speed and bounding between obstacles as they enter rooms. Windows and doors work well as cover, hiding your entire body while providing easy access. When using windows and doors as cover, stay as close to the opening as possible without revealing yourself. When you're ready to move, move out with your hips and do it quickly and smoothly. 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 in airsoft can take much longer than real life as players need to keep their magazines and fill them up from bb bottles. If you need to reload, signal to your team and find cover. When reloading, have your sidearms at the ready - when you're done, get back to your team as soon as possible. All these tips are easy to read but much harder to implement. Effective teams take time to develop and there's no substitute for proper training and practice. Your team should be able to execute these tips quickly and without thought - do that and you'll see the wins roll in. |