This list of terms and abbreviations used in Airsoft and forums.
 
 
Noob/ Newb/ Newbie: Slang for a new player or member.
 
Camper: A player who sits in one location for a long period of time. Camping when on defense is considered good form, while camping while on the offensive is bad form. Exception is for snipers.
 
CQB or CQC: Stands for Close Quarters Battle and Close Quarters Combat. Usually conducted inside buildings (warehouses, offices, etc.)...Also referred to as "SWAT Style" combat. Interchangeable with CQC.

Flank: To the side (left or right) of a position. Example: "4th Company ambushed the enemy flanks."
 
Hooyah: An affirmative response typically used by US special ops groups. The exact meaning and origin are unknown, but the phrase was said to have been coined by the US Navy Seals. Not to be confused with “oorah”.
 
Loadout: Your gear
 
LOS: Stands for Line of Sight.

LOF: Stands for Line of Fire.
 
Mil-Sim: Stands for Military Simulation. It is a certain type of playing style that replicates real military tactics and load out style as closely as possible.
 
Operator: The official name for soldiers in the US Navy Seals and Delta Force. Stems from the need to have a special name without the pre-existing stereotypes of “agent” or “commando”.

Rambo: Someone who runs off to attack alone. Frowned upon by most players and most often shot first.

ROE: Stands for Rules of Engagement. These are the rules that dictate when you may or may not fire or attack other players.
 
Skirmish: The most commonly used and most acceptable term for an airsoft battle.

Spec Ops: Stands for Special Operations. Typically used when referring to US Special Forces, Navy Seals, Delta Force, Rangers, or Force Recon detachments. Spec Ops teams work in small groups for a multitude of missions, often operating behind enemy lines and with absolute secrecy.
 
Specialist: The official title of US Army Rangers.

Tango: A term for an enemy.