Tony "Vindy" Phalen writes about keeping organised and staying on your mission in this article about team tactics... "My first experience with MILSIM/airsoft was at a game in Massachusetts with 300 players back in 2004. I was the commander of one team and was immediately impressed with the airsoft replicas and gear the players had. That positive impression quickly faded when we entered the woods where there was no semblance of tactical play and chaos ensued. It was that defining moment when I realized the potential of this game and the need for structure. From that moment on I have been teaching Squad Tactics to the MILSIM/airsoft community. I have to admit that it took quite a while to adapt “real world” tactics to the game environment. The most significant difference is the range of the airsoft replicas – a real M16 has an effective range of about 450 meters and an airsoft replica has an effective range of about 150 feet.

We have all played a game that gets stalemated because everyone takes a hide position and slings BBs at each other – plenty of shooting, but no moving or communicating. Effective squad tactics rely on teamwork to overcome your opponent, gain terrain and secure victory. Shoot, move and communicate is your mantra."

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