Assault

The force that makes up the majority of an airsoft team is the assault group. The assault group is in charge of moving the battle forward, taking objectives, etc. The average assault player has an AEG (Automatic Electric Gun).

An assault squad usually consists of 4-5 players or up to 8-10 players in larger games. They are the backbone behind the operations, and are usually in charge of the initial frontal attack on the enemy. While this may seem like a simple task, it is hardly easy. If you happen to be part of an assault group, or wish to become one, here area few tips to help.

1. Stay together- If you or one of your squad members are caught alone or away from the group, they are as good as dead. In this aspect, airsoft is like lions hunting prey; the attackers will go after the lone player, instead of taking out the whole group. Moving as a group is vital, so that if there is an attack from any direction, the group can counter it.

2. Be observant- The sooner you can spot the enemy and evaluate where they are, the sooner you can form a plan an eliminate the threat. This can work defensively as well; if you spot a potential ambush, flank the opposing team. Try to find high ground and see if you can spot the enemy team, and plan accordingly.

3. Be prepared- When an attack could spring at any time, it helps to be ready for anything. Keep your gun up and ready when traveling through enemy territory, but don't aim your gun, as it is easy to get tunnel vision. If you cannot see the enemy team, be extra careful, as they may be planning an ambush; try to have a plan in case of a suprise attack. This is prevelent in the case of equipment as well. Pack all necessary equipment such as a speed loader, extra mags, a secondary weapon, or even food and water if the game will be long.

4. Accuracy- Accuracy is extremely important for all players, but if you are going to be in the middle of the action, you want to make sure that you hit what you're shooting at. Practice shooting at different ranges often,

and always use semi-auto unless you're dealing with multiple targets at a shorter distance. This helps reduce

noise, and save ammo.

For your chosen weapon, an AEG is the best choice for the main attack force. Brands such as Classic Army, Jing Gong, Echo 1, Tokyo Marui, and UTG all produce extremely well-made guns, and while rather expensicve, they arevery durable and efficient. Finding out the right gun for you is about trial and error. Some prefer assault rifles, whereas others prefer smaller sub-machine guns. Your local firing range might let you test out different weapons; this can help you get a rough idea of how the replica gun feels. Warning: if you are under 18, then the store might not let you fire the weapon.

Classic Army G36C

Tokyo Marui FAMAS