Intro:
Assault is a wonderful map and it surprises me how many times I hear players complain "Oh, no! Assault...I hate this map." as a new game starts. As you play the map it seems small, yet there are many routes to each destination. Combine the video cameras with voice communication for an extra advantage!

Bridge Side:
You will notice a long bridge running across one side of the map (left side for CT and right side for T). You can go up the ramp and get on the bridge or you can stay on ground level. Terrorists wont be able to access the bridge immediately but if they can make around to the ramp they will have a great view of the enemy territory.

There are many obstacles on the ground to provide cover while rushing, so it wont hurt to expect short and even no range battles. When you spot an enemy its always fun to strafe back around the huge boxes and wait for them or flank around to surprise them. Expect this always, when you spot an enemy and then he pops back behind a box it is a safe bet that he is flanking. Listen for his footsteps and you will know.

For CTs, going up the ramp is a good idea if you choose a long range weapon, because you wont be immediately rushed. You can duck back out of sight to anyone on the ground if you need to, but always keep your eye on the roof.

Backdoor:
The backdoor to the warehouse is on the far right if you are a CT (or the left if you are a T). Control of the backdoor can often make or break a round (or even a game). Once the CTs make it in they need to make sure and look both ways! As soon as they are in they are immediately well covered and it's extremely hard to force them to retreat. Pretty much the only way to get them out is to rush them. If the terrorists drop a smoke (lag) grenade by the back door it often causes the CT team to head for the roof.

Note to CT team:
Open the backdoor with your back instead of running straight into it. This makes the door open toward you instead of into the building, which gives your team 2 ways to rush in! This works on almost all of the doors in Counter-Strike.

Rooftop Madness:
One of the greatest features in cs_assault are the rooftops. From the outside there are 2 ways up to the main roof and a second rooftop by the CT base. It takes both teams about the same amount of time to reach the main roof, so if the CTs want to play it safe (and stay alive), then it's a very smart move to have a long range shooter on the second rooftop (near the CT base). If you come through the vents as a Terrorist, be sure to look ALL ways, because the CTs have a ladder up on both sides and a rooftop across from you.

Train Your Skills:
For this one I recommend reading my guide titled "The M3 Super 90 Unleashed", because the shotty can be a valuable asset in the close range battles that this map provides.

If you aren't familiar with the terrain then I suggest checking out Counter-Strike 2D

This tactic is basically a role reversal from the previous tactic and should be used in the same manner as described above. Once your team is out in the open, be sure to watch the rooftops and move quickly. Search out the CTs that remain outside then head back to the hostages.