CQB Tactics In Airsoft

Airsoft is a modern combat sport where players attempt to eliminate each other using bb pellets fired from airsoft bb guns. In this article I'll be looking at the key tactics used to play (and win) airsoft CQB games.

CQB stands for close quarter battle, and refers to short range encounters between combatants. Players tend to use shorter barrelled guns to accommodate due to the short ranges involved, shotguns, pistols and submachine guns. Unsurprisingly then, CQB tends to take place indoors and games are fast paced, strategic and full of action.

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.

CQB is fast paced, action packed and adrenaline driven. When moving through buildings always be on your guard and maintain hidden until the last moment. Hunch over your rifle to keep your profile as small as possible, walk quickly and don't run. Running targets make more noise that walking ones and are easier to spot.

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.

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 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.

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