Post by Canto on Mar 24, 2014 17:20:51 GMT -5
Operation: Firestorm IV
Saturday, October 18th, 2014
Annual Autumn 2014 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: $20.00 Per Person (Prepay), $25.00 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 use the sending money to family or friend option.
Prepay Deadline: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014; 12:00 AM. No Exceptions!
Event Schedule
Pre Event Camping Open: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 17th.
Registration Open: 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 18th.
Event Briefing: 1:00 PM.
Field Walk On: 1:20 PM.
Event Start: 1:30 PM.
Dinner Break: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Event Resume: 6:15 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 19th.
Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2011 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2011 After Action Report
Operation: Firestorm 2012 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2012 After Action Report
Operation: Firestorm 2013 Storyline
Operation: Firestorm 2013 After Action Report
Invasion Day: Plus Eight
Large numbers of North Korean 43rd Infantry Division troops overrun American 2nd Infantry Division positions outside Kumhwa. South Korean infantry begin organizing mass civilian evacuations prior to an imminent North Korean and Chinese assault toward the city center. Main and ancillary routes east and south of the city are congested with abandoned civilian vehicles and personal effects as thousands attempt to withdraw towards government operated refugee and evacuation centers.
AN-24 Antonov’s carrying 19th Special Air Landing Troops from the People’s Liberation Army paradrop northwest of Kumhwa and land unopposed and unnoticed by newly arrived Republic of Korea infantry monitoring the western approaches to the city. South Korean forces retreat under heavy small arms fire and unexpectedly large volleys of rocket propelled grenades.
Invasion Day: Plus Nine
Elements of the 43rd Infantry Division link up with 19th Special Air Landing Troops assaulting the northwest edge of Kumhwa and organize a mass advance on already weakened 2nd Infantry Division positions. American and South Korean forces sustain crippling levels of casualties and attempt an organized fighting retreat toward positions south of the city.
South Korean observers south of Kumhwa report a North Korean flag flying above the provincial headquarters in the center of the city. Heavily armed infantry wearing green uniforms with red flag patches have been seen patrolling main supply routes throughout the city. Civilians fleeing Kumhwa allege widespread abduction, torture, rape, and mass executions of unarmed civilians by Chinese and North Korea infantry.
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.
Operation: Firestorm III – October 13th, 2013
Outcome: Major communist forces victory.
Forces In Play and Uniform Requirements
(Green Team) Korean People’s Army and People’s Liberation Army
- 43rd Infantry Division and 19th Special Air Landing Troops -
Accepted Uniforms: Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, Olive Drab, Woodland A-TAC’s, and Multicam.
(Tan Team) United States Combined Forces Command
- 2nd Infantry Division and Republic of Korea Reserve Battalions -
Accepted Uniforms: Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, Arid DPM, ACU, ABU, Urban, Black, and Contractor.
* Contractor is defined as khaki colored pants with a black colored top. No exceptions!
- Mismatched uniforms (camouflage patterns from both sides) will not be allowed under any circumstances.
- Gear color is irrelevant to which faction participants may play on.
- Ghillie suits may be used by snipers on either faction regardless of suit color.
- Boots are highly recommended for all participants due to extremely rugged and sometimes damp terrain.
Registration, Payment, and Waivers
- Registration Fee: $20.00 Per Person (Prepay), $25.00 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 use the sending money to family or friends option.
- Prepay Deadline: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014; 12:00 AM. No Exceptions!
- Please put "Operation: Firestorm IV 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: Joseph Stalin
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.
Field Conduct (Sportsmanship) Regulations:
- Sportsmanship and honor is a fundamental part of airsoft. The game loses meaning and ceases being enjoyable for anyone. Please call your hits and play with integrity.
- Blind firing is not allowed under any circumstances. All players must have a clear line of sight on their target.
- Remember and obey your engagement limit. Being shot at close range by a high velocity replica is not fun and may injure other players.
- Dead men do not talk. If you are “dead” do not pass on intelligence as to where the enemy is or where you were shot from…
- Always assume that long distance shots or shots through thick cover/vegetation may not always hit their intended target. Give people the benefit of the doubt…
- Do not damage bunkers or field structures of any kind.
- Do not climb on bunkers or field structures.
Zero Tolerance Policy:
All airsoft events hosted at Hole in the Wall Paintball since November 2009 have followed a ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ for certain infractions. The zero tolerance policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of airsofters everywhere and the reputation and integrity of Hole in the Wall Paintball. All field staff reserves the right to report, monitor, or remove a problematic participant from the event and/or field grounds for any reason.
Infractions that are covered under the zero tolerance policy include but are not limited to:
- Removal of eye protection during gameplay on any area of the field outside of the staging area.
- Cheating.
- Violation of engagement limits.
- Theft of any kind. *
- Vandalism of any kind. *
- Assault of field staff or another participant. *
First Violation – Immediate one hour removal from gameplay.
Second Violation – Immediate removal from event and six month field ban.
* Denotes an infraction of immediate and permanent field ban. Violators are subject to any and all financial and/or legal penalties.
Eye Protection Regulations
- All participants are required to have ANSI Z87.1 rated ‘Full Seal’ eye protection.
- ‘Full Seal’ goggles are defined as a foam band that separates the lens/frame of the goggle from the face of the user as well as having an elastic band that fits around the head.
- Mesh masks, mesh goggles, shooting glasses, safety glasses, lab safety goggles, and/or sunglasses are not allowed under any circumstances.
- Participants found using non-complaint eye protection will removed from the event be asked to immediately leave field property.
Barrel Bag Regulations:
- All participants are required to have a ‘barrel bag’ over the muzzle of their replica while in the staging area or out of gameplay.
- Homemade barrel bags, gloves, and/or tube socks are not acceptable options.
- Barrel bags are available for sale at the field for $7.00 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.
* 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.
Dinner Period:
- There will be a one hour cease fire from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Participants are allowed to leave to a local restaurant of their choice or have dinner at the field.
- We will be providing hot dogs, chips, homemade cookies, soda, and bottled water available for $1.00 each.
- Participants that opt to leave for their meal are asked to be punctual with their return. Late arriving participants delay the event for all players and cause serious coordination problems for field staff. Please be prompt!
Pre and Post Event Camping Regulations:
- Pre and post event camping is open to all event participants 16 years of age or older.
- Participants must bring their own tent, sleeping bag, and camping equipment.
- Participants may only camp in specific areas of the field grounds.
- Staging area campsites are reserved for field staff and team member use only. No exceptions.
- Small fires are permitted in specific areas only.
- We will not be responsible for property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Violation of any field regulations may result in immediate and permanent removal from field property without refund.
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.
- Got something to sell? Click here for the Operation: Firestorm IV Sale Thread!
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
Operation: Flash Fire and Operation: Firestorm, Michigan's First and Original Korean War Event - 2006 to Present
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- Prepay Pay Received. 
- Pre Event Camping.
- Post Event Camping.
