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| 24 hr SKILLS |
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| OBSERVATION & SENTRY DUTY Spotting your opponent first is very important espescially, in a 24 hour game. Otherwise you may well be HIT, before you know it. If you can't see anyone, then you can't shoot anyone. So a vigil must be kept by all team players, to spot any snipers or incoming attack. When guarding the flag/camp, this is often known as a turn on STAG or sentry duty. Everyone on the team should do his share and try to stay switched on. Some players are more observant/alert than others and these often play as Pointmen. They should clear a path for their not so alert team mates. The key to good observation is to slowly scan the terrain, looking at all "suspect" locations. Moving your eyes to scan, is better than turning your head, as this can compromise you. Indeed, it is often movement that gives someone away, as the human eye picks up on it quickly. When moving in a patrol, players still take it in turn to OBSERVE. This is called MOBILE OVERWATCH, where 1 man moves and the other OBSERVES for the opposing team. This is a key skill to limiting damage in an ambush situation. Look for danger areas, within range and keep them under your watch. Observing at night is harder and relies on your night vision kicking in after 15-30mins, without artificial light. The best technique is to look to the side of your intended target (known as "Looking Off"). This uses your more sensitive peripheral vision to pick out shapes. Optics can really help, espescially if looking over long distances. The most handy optic is a telescopic sight mounted on your gun. Indeed, many players use scopes more for spotting than shooting. 3 - 9 Zoom magnification, being excellent for any conceivable Airsoft situation. Binoculars are also good, as they are easy to use for long periods of time. Those players with poorer vision, often stick close to the team; allowing targets to be identified for them by team mates. A cap can also be a useful visual tool, when the sun is low and glares your vision. Use a short peaked cap to shade your goggles, this also stops the tell tale reflection, that can sometimes compromise an airsofter. Good obserbation skills are critical to Snipers, as they need to spot targets first in order to initiate their stalk. While relaying information on targets spotted, via radio; is also a major role of a 24 Hour sniper or scout. Playing on the flank in a pair or sniping solo, requires good observational skills. Otherwise, without the support of team mates, it is easy to be picked off. Lastly, observation is dependant on a player's patience. Should the players mind wander or boredom set in; it is less likely that an opponent will be spotted. This happens often, if a players sentry duty, goes for too long without relief. It can be hard in a long endurance event, but try to keep alert and switched on; checking your surroundings at all times. Hence swapping players on sentry duty is an important tactic for a solid defence. Everyone should tow the line and take their turn as required; to avoid the same players having to defend. This rotation of sentries, allows players a chance to rest espescially if they take some food upto their stag position. |
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