Post by Canto on Aug 5, 2012 1:31:33 GMT -5
Operation: Firestorm II
Saturday, October 13th, 2012
2012 Fall Scenario Event Hosted By Armory Airsoft, Hole In The Wall Paintball, and Team FLAK.
Location
Hole In The Wall Paintball
24262 66th Street
Bangor, Michigan 49013
- Driving Directions -
Registration Fee: $15.00 Per Person.
Age Restriction: 15+ (Players under the age of 15 may be vouched for by a respected and established member of the Michigan Airsoft community).
Event Schedule
*Pre-Event Camping Open: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 12th.
Registration Open: 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 13th.
Briefing At 11:30 AM.
Field Walk On: 12:00 AM.
Event Start: 12:15 AM.
Lunch Break (One Hour) 3:00 PM.
Event Resume: 4:00 PM.
Event End: 7:00-7:15 PM.
*Post-Event Camping Open: 7:15 PM.
*Open only to registered event participants (See below).
Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2011 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2011 After Action Report
Invasion Day: Plus Three
United States and South Korean forces were completely overwhelmed by the level of Chinese support for their North Korean comrades. Initial battlefield reports estimate that up to 800,000 People’s Liberation Army troops have been mobilized and are augmenting North Korean positions from Pyongyang, south towards the DMZ, along with seaboard installations along the Sea of Japan.
750th Maritime Assault Regiment of the People’s Liberation Army makes a stunning and successful seaboard landing into Jung-gu island in Incheon Province, South Korea. The international airport on the island is quickly overrun and secured by Chinese naval-marines.
Invasion Day: Plus Four
Two divisions of Chinese mechanized infantry, supported by North Korean artillery batteries begin moving into a position for an assault on the South Korean capital city, Seoul. Dubbed ‘the sprint to Seoul’ by international media, reserve elements of the South Korean army along with security forces begin to evacuate civilians from outlying areas of Gyeonggi Province, north of Seoul.
Republic of Korea forward observers report that several company sized elements of North Korean Special Operations forces, including the 75th Paratrooper and 105th Heavy Assault companies are operating ahead of southbound Chinese mechanized infantry. Forward operating bases and outposts outside Seo-gu, Incheon report heavy and mounting causalities.
Invasion Day: Plus Five
Batteries of M-1978 ‘Koksan’ begin to barrage Republic of Korea and American positions outside Dobong-gu. Large areas of civilian and commercial housing are set ablaze by heavy levels of artillery fire, hindering the efforts of civilian evacuations as well as several secondary explosions at ad-hoc South Korean and United States ammunition and supply dumps; including the joint operated Jeongjo Shock-Trauma hospital outside Nuwon-gu.
Chinese Type 91 IFV’s along with sizable amounts of North Korean Special Operations forces overrun several key American and South Korean outposts outside Gyeyang-gu, Incheon. Surviving elements of the United States 2nd Infantry Division retreat back towards Seoul under heavy fire.
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.
Forces In Play and Uniform Requirements
18th Ground Warfare Division (People’s Liberation Army) – Green Team
- Woodland, MARPAT, DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Woodland A-TACs, and Multicam.
2nd Infantry Division (United States Army) – 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.
Registration, Waivers, and Payment
Registration Fee: $15.00 Per Person.
Age Requirement: 15+ (Players under the age of 15 may be vouched for by a respected and established member of the Michigan Airsoft community).
- Walk-on payment and registration are welcome for all participants.
- All participants must signs a waiver before being allowed to participate.
- Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- Online waivers are available here.
To be placed on the advanced roster for this event, you must post here on the Michigan Airsoft forums with the following information:
Your Name:
Callsign (If Applicable):
Age:
Home Team (If Applicable):
Green Team or Tan Team?
Camping (Pre/Post/Both):
Selling At The Swap Meet (Yes/No):
* If you are signing up multiple people, please also list the above information for your teammates.
Example:
Full Name: John Conolly
Callsign: Canto
Age: 25
Home Team: FLAK.
Green Team or Tan Team? Tan Team.
Camping (Pre/Post/Both): Both.
Selling At The Swap Meet (Yes/No): Yes.
Full Name: Andrew Jager
Callsign: GlassArchitect
Age: 26
Home Team: FLAK.
Green Team or Tan Team? Tan Team.
Camping (Pre/Post/Both): Both.
Selling At The Swap Meet (Yes/No): Yes.
- We will not accept event registrations via e-mail, Facebook, or private forum messages. No exceptions!
- 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.
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.
- Barrel Bag's are available for purchase at event registration for $5.00 each.
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.
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.
Airsoft Swap Meet
Participants attending Operation: Firestorm II are encouraged to bring any airsoft, military, tactical gear, or related items they may have for personal sale or trade.
- Open only to registered participants of Operation: Firestorm II.
- No outside vendors allowed, except under prior event coordinator approval.
- Participants may only display their items in specific and marked areas.
- 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.
- Sellers must notify us prior to attending and putting items on display that they intend to do so.
Pre and Post Event Camping
- Open only to registered and attending participants of Operation: Firestorm II.
- 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.
Lunch Period
There will be a one hour lunch period from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Participants are allowed to either leave to a restaurant of their choice or have lunch at the field.
- Soda and Bottled Water - $1.00 Each.
- Hot Dogs - $1.00 Each (Chili-Cheese-Onion - $1.00 Extra).
Players that leave for lunch 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].
Selected Photographs From Operation: Firestorm 2011
Operation: Firestorm 2011 Photo Album
Photographs courtesy of KtBird.
