SCEN: Operation: Firestorm III - 10/12/13 @ HITW

Location

Hole In The Wall Paintball
24262 66th Street
Bangor, Michigan 49013
- Driving Directions -

Registration Fee: $15.00 Per Person (Prepay), $20.00 Per Person (Walk-On).
Age Restriction: 15+ (Players under the age of 15 may be vouched for by a respected and established member of the Michigan Airsoft community).
Prepay via Paypal (armoryairsoft@gmail.com), please send as a gift!
Prepay Registration Open: Friday, July 12th, 2013.
Prepay Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st, 2013; 12:00 AM. No Exceptions!

Event Schedule

Pre Event Camping Open: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 11th.
Registration Open: 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 12th.
Event Briefing: 1:00 PM.
Field Walk On: 1:20 PM.
Event Start: 1:30 PM.
Dinner Break: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Event Resume: 5:15 PM.
Event End: 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Approximately).
Post Event Camping Open: 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Approximately).
Post Event Camping End: 12:00 PM, Sunday, October 13th.

Storyline

Operation: Firestorm 2011 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2011 After Action Report

Operation: Firestorm 2012 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2012 After Action Report

Invasion Day: Plus Six

South Korean and American forces stall and rout Chinese mechanized infantry and special operations forces outside Gyeyang-gu and Goyang-si despite heavy causalities. PLA Type 91 IFV’s breakdown and maneuver slowly through impassible, debris filled roadways and are quickly picked off by portable anti-tank missiles.

South Korean marines engage remaining dug-in Chinese and North Korean troops north of Munsan. Sustained levels of DPRK artillery and the tenacity of North Korean soldiers cause problems as well as mounting causalities for ROK troops. South Korean marines report Chinese and North Korean troops using civilians as cover during allied coalition artillery or bombing runs, theater commanders fear the beginning of a guerilla war.

Invasion Day: Plus Seven

Large numbers of North Korean infantry breach across the DMZ and through South Korean fortifications north of Kumhwa. Republic of Korean ground attack helicopters and American close air support help repel DPRK troops while South Korean forces pull back to U.S. 2nd Infantry Division positions outside Kumhwa.

American unmanned aerial vehicles photographing overrun South Korean positions observe an apparent build-up of North Korean and Chinese forces at previously abandoned fortifications north of Kumhwa but south of the former demilitarized zone.

Operation: Flash Fire/Firestorm Timeline

Operation: Flash Fire – October 15th, 2006
Outcome: Major allied coalition victory.

Operation: Flash Fire II – October 13-14th, 2007
Outcome: Major allied coalition victory.

Operation: Flash Fire III – October 18th, 2008
Outcome: Battlefield stalemate / 3:1 allied causality rate.

Operation: Flash Fire, Codename: Deep Snow – December 6th, 2008
Outcome: Major allied coalition victory.

Operation: Backdraft – May 9th, 2009
Outcome: Minor allied coalition victory.

Operation: Flash Fire IV – October 18th, 2009
Outcome: Battlefield stalemate / 3:1 allied causality rate.

Operation: Flash Fire V – October 16th, 2010
Outcome: Major communist victory / Chinese entry into conflict.

Operation: Firestorm – October 15th, 2011
Outcome: Major communist forces victory.

Operation: Firestorm II – October 13th, 2012
Outcome: Battlefield stalemate / Forces withdraw due to climatic conditions.

Forces In Play and Uniform Requirements

43rd Infantry Division (Korean People's Army) – Green Team
- Woodland, MARPAT, DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Woodland A-TACs, and Multicam.

2nd Infantry Division (United States Combined Forces Command) – Tan Team
- Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, Arid DPM, Arid A-TACs, ACU, ABU, Urban, Black, and Contractor.

* Contractor is defined as khaki pants and a black top. No exceptions!
* Mis-matched uniforms (camouflage from both sides) will not be allowed.
* Gear color is irrelevant to which side players may choose to play on.
* Ghillie suits may be used by snipers on either team.

Ammunition and FPS Regulations

Standard Rifles and Submachine Guns
- 410 FPS limit
- 1,000 rounds in any configuration.

Support Weapons, Heavy Machine Guns, and SAWs.
- 410 FPS limit.
- 2,500 rounds in any configuration.

Sniper Rifles
- 550 FPS limit.
- 500 rounds in any configuration.

* Players are allowed to leave extra ammunition at their prospective team respawn location. Please label your bags/bottles!

Engagement Limits For All Weapons

1.0 - 350.9 FPS - Arms length engagement limit
351.0 - 409.9 FPS - 20 foot engagement limit
420.0 - 550.9 FPS – 50 foot engagement limit, bolt action or permanent* semi-auto replicas only.
551.0+ FPS - Prohibited or allowed with permission of event organizer only.

* Permanent semi-auto refers to replicas that do not have full-auto fire capability, no matter how the selector switch or other user input device is manipulated.

Registration, Payment, and Waivers

- Registration Fee: $15.00 Per Person (Prepay), $20.00 Per Person (Walk-On).
- Age Restriction: 15+ (Players under the age of 15 may be vouched for by a respected and established member of the Michigan Airsoft community).
- Prepay via Paypal (armoryairsoft@gmail.com), please send as a gift!
- Prepay Registration Open: Friday, July 12th, 2013.
- Prepay Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st, 2013; 12:00 AM. No Exceptions!
- Please put "Operation: Firestorm III Registration" as your subject!
- Please print your receipt of payment, this is your admission ticket!

- Walk-on payment and registration are welcome for all participants.
- All participants must sign a waiver before being allowed to participate.
- Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- Click here for field waiver.

To be placed on the roster for this event please post here on the Michigan Airsoft forums and PayPal us with the following information:

Your Name:
Callsign (If Applicable):
Age:
Prepaid (Yes/No/Pending):
Home Team (If Applicable):
Green Team or Tan Team:
Camping (Pre/Post/Both/None):

* If you are signing up multiple people, please also list the above information for your teammates.

Example:

Full Name: John Conolly
Callsign: Canto
Age: 26
Prepaid (Yes/No/Pending): Pending.
Home Team: FLAK.
Green Team or Tan Team: Tan Team.
Camping (Pre/Post/Both/None): Both.

Full Name: Andrew Jager
Callsign: GlassArchitect
Age: 26
Prepaid (Yes/No/Pending): Yes.
Home Team: FLAK.
Green Team or Tan Team: Tan Team.
Camping (Pre/Post/Both/None): Both.

- We will not accept event registrations via e-mail, Facebook, or private forum messages. No exceptions!
- Participants that have both prepaid and pre-registered will be marked on the official roster.
- If you are not registered on the Michigan Airsoft forum, click here to register.

Zero Tolerance Policy

This event like every event hosted at an Armory Airsoft field since November 2009 is a Zero Tolerance Event or 'ZT'. The ZT policy is in place to ensure the safety, enjoyment, and reputation of Armory Airsoft, Hole In The Wall Paintball, and airsofters everywhere.

Infractions that are covered under ZT include but are not limited to:

- Removal of goggles during game play on any area of the field.
- Cheating.
- Theft. *
- Vandalism. *

First Violation - Immediate One Hour Removal From Game Play.
Second Violation - Immediate Removal and Six Month Ban.

* Denotes an infraction of immediate permanent removal. Violators are subject to any and all financial and/or legal penalties.

Field Conduct Regulations

- Sportsmanship is key in airsoft, without it the game falls apart. Please play with integrity.
- Blind firing is not allowed. Players must have a direct line of sight on their target.
- Obey your engagement limit; no one likes being shot in the face at close range.
- Do not climb on or damage field structures.
- Dead men do not talk…
- Call your hits; cheating on any level ruins the game for everyone.
- Always assume when firing at long distances or through thick cover that your shots may not be hitting someone.

Eye Protection Regulations

- All participants are required to have ANSI rated 'Full Seal' eye protection.
- Mesh Goggles, Shooting Glasses, Safety Glasses, and/or Lab Goggles will not be allowed under any circumstances. You will be turned away, asked to rent a pair or use a different set of eye protection if you violate this.
- Participants caught using non-compliant eye protection will be immediately removed from the event.

Barrel Bag Regulations

- All participants are required to have a 'Barrel Bag' over the muzzle of their replica at all times when out of game play.
- “Homemade” barrel covers of any type are not an acceptable option.
- Barrel Bag's are available for purchase at event registration for $8.00 each.

Airsoft Swap Meet

- No outside vendors allowed, except under prior event coordinator approval.
- Sellers are responsible for all aspects of their transactions.
- Sellers are responsible for accurate pricing, item descriptions, or information on the item or items they are selling.
- Buyers are responsible for making accurate and informed decisions prior to purchasing.
- We will not be held responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged. Buy, sell, and trade at your own risk.

Pre and Post Event Camping

- Open to all participants 16 years of age or older! No exceptions!
- Participants that choose to camp must bring their own tent, sleeping bag, and camping equipment.
- Participants are allowed to camp only in specific areas of the field grounds.
- Staging area campsites are reserved for field staff and team member use only.
- We will not be held responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Fires are prohibited outside of specified areas.

Dinner Period

- There will be a one hour dinner period from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Participants are allowed to either leave to a restaurant of their choice or have dinner at the field.
- We will be providing hot dogs, chips, and soda for $1.00 each.
- Players that leave for dinner are asked to arrive back on time. Late arriving players delay game play and overall ruin the experience for those who were on time...

General Information

- Running water and electricity available on site.
- Restroom available on site.
- Visitors and non-participating persons will be allowed in for free.
- Real steel firearms are prohibited on all areas of the field.
- Violations of any field or event regulations may result in immediate removal from field property without refund.

What To Bring (Quick Checklist)

- Full-Seal Eye Protection [Required].
- Barrel Bag/Cover [Required].
- Airsoft Replica and/or Sidearm [Required].
- Magazines, Batteries, and BB's [Required].
- Radio [Highly Recommended].
- Flash Light / Tactical Light [Highly Recommended].

- Red 'Kill' Rag [Highly Recommended].
- Canteen / Hydration Pack [Highly Recommended].
- Spare Batteries [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Clothing (Shirt, Pants, Socks) [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Footwear [Highly Recommended].

Photographs From Previous Flash Fire/Firestorm Events