🏠 CQB Tactics: Two-Man Room Clearing & Effective Angles

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) is one of the most intense aspects of airsoft. The confined spaces, quick reactions, and split-second decisions make it both challenging and rewarding. For players running in pairs, teamwork and communication become your most powerful weapons.

🔹 Covering Angles

When moving as a duo, the first operator should always focus on the immediate entry point (doorway or hallway), while the second operator covers the blind spots. This ensures that no angle is left unchecked. Use short, controlled movements—never overexpose yourself in doorways.

🔹 Two-Man Room Clearing

• Stack Formation: The lead player (“point man”) is closest to the door, while the second provides rear and side security.

• Entry: The point man moves in quickly, clearing the immediate corner. The second player enters right after, clearing the opposite side.

• Communication: Use hand signals or short, whispered commands. Silence is golden in tight spaces.

🔹 Gear Recommendations for CQB

• Compact AEGs / PDWs: Lighter, shorter rifles (like the Krytac PDW or ARP9) are ideal for maneuverability indoors.

• High-Flow Gas Blowback (GBB) Pistols: Pistols shine in tight corners where rifles are too long or when your primary runs dry. Consider models like the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa or Glock series for reliable performance.

• Protective Gear: Mesh face masks, bump helmets, and clear anti-fog goggles are must-haves for CQB.

🔹 When to Use Pistols

Switching to a sidearm is tactical, not just cinematic. Use your pistol:

• In tight hallways or stairwells where rifle barrels become a liability.

• When your primary jams or runs out of ammo mid-clear.

• In low light, where faster transitions matter more than long bursts.

🔹 Night & Low-Light Clearing Tips

• Flashlight Discipline: Use weapon-mounted lights sparingly. Flash briefly (“light and move”), then switch off to avoid being tracked.

• Tracer Units: These not only look cool but help track shots in the dark and adjust aim faster.

• Silent Movement: Shuffle steps, avoid gear rattle, and communicate with taps instead of whispers when close to opponents.

• Buddy Coordination: One player can illuminate briefly while the other moves—alternating roles confuses opponents and reduces exposure.

✅ Final Takeaway

CQB is about speed, precision, and trust. With the right gear, proper coordination, and disciplined use of pistols and lights, you and your teammate can dominate even the tightest rooms. Train your entry drills, refine your comms, and remember: clear smart, not just fast.