Operation: Firestorm IX
Hole in the Wall Paintball Autumn Scenario, 2006 to Present
Saturday, October 12th, 2019
We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
- To RSVP please send a message with the following information: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and whether or not you plan of eating lunch or pre/post event camping.
- Advance Admission: $30.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay).* Due by: September 14th, 2019.
- To Prepay, please PayPal $30.00 USD to armoryairsoft@gmail.com
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and whether or not you plan of eating lunch or pre/post event camping.
- Walk-On Admission: $40.00 Per Person (Cash Only At Door).* We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and whether or not you plan of eating lunch or pre/post event camping.
Current Roster: https://holeinthewallpaintballmi.com/op%3A-firestorm-seriesFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/869767596718304Useful Links: {Field Waiver},
{Printable What To Bring Checklist},
{Driving Directions},
{Local Weather Conditions}{Hole In The Wall Facebook Page}Event Times:Pre-Event Camping Open: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 11th.
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 12th.
Event Briefing: 10:00 AM.
Game Start: 11:00 AM.
Lunch Period: 1:30-2:30 PM.
Game Resumes: 2:40 PM.
Event End: 6:00 PM.
Post Event Camping Begins: Conclusion of Event.
Eye Protection Regulations:- ANSI Z87.1 rated full seal eye protection only, no exceptions.
- ANSI rated, full seal goggles or shooting glasses are permitted.
- 'Full Seal' is defined as a foam band separating the lens of the goggle from the frame portion and the face of the user.
- Mesh goggles, lab safety goggles, safety glasses, etc will not be permitted under any circumstances.
- Lower face protection (Mesh Lowers, Mouth Guards, Etc) do not apply to this.
Uniform Regulations: Green Team (East Pacific Alliance): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Alpenflage, and Street Clothing.
Tan Team (Allied Coalition): Multicam, Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, ACU, ABU, Black, Urban, and Contractor.
Misc Uniform Information: - Uniforms that follow either a green based pattern or a tan based pattern, but are not listed will be automatically be placed with a faction of similar color. Message for details or information.
- 'Contractor' (Private Military Contractor) is defined as khaki colored pants and a black top. No exceptions.
- Ghillie Suits are allowed on either faction.
- Mismatched uniforms are not allowed under any circumstances. (IE: Woodland Pants and a Six-Color Desert Jacket).
- Gear color is irrelevant to uniform/faction requirements for all players
Velocity Regulations:- 1 - 350.0 FPS (0.01j - 1.07j) - Arms Length Engagement.
- 350.1 - 410.0 FPS (1.08j - 1.49j) - 20 Foot Engagement.
- 410.1 - 500.0 FPS (1.50j - 2.32j) - 50 Foot Engagement (Permanent Semi-Auto or Bolt Action Only).
- 500.1 - 549.9 FPS (2.33j - 2.69j) - Bolt Action Replicas Only.
- 550 FPS+ (2.7j) - Prohibited Under All Circumstances.
- Velocities will be measured using the weight of BB being used.
- FPS and Joules will be used for this event.
- All replicas will be issued 'chronograph' tags after being registered and measured. These must remain on the replica for the entire event.
Ammunition Regulations:Handguns, Shotguns, Sub-machine Guns, and Assault Rifles: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, or High Capacity) types allowed.
Support Weapons: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, High Capacity, Box, or Drum) types allowed.
Sniper Rifle and Designated Marksman: 200 Rounds.
- Low or Mid Capacity Magazines Only.
Rocket Launchers, Landmines, IED's, Etc: Undetermined (Normally Allowed).
- Prior field approval only.
Sound Grenades: Allowed.
- Kill Radius: 15 feet.
Smoke Grenades (Hot and Cold Burn): Allowed.
- Allowed with common sense use (if it's starting a fire, put it out).
- Don't ruin it for everyone else (lifetime bans will be issued for reckless use).
- Additional amounts of ammunition or personal items may be left at prospective team re-spawn location (at your own risk).
- Participants may leave the event at any point to retrieve additional quantities of ammunition, etc stored in other locations (staging area, vehicles, campsites, etc) and may resume game-play immediately by walking to the prospective teams re-spawn location.
Bang Kills:- Bang kills will not be allowed for this event. Players will replicas firing over established velocity limits must use a sidearm to engage closer targets or in small environments.
Knife/Bayonet Kills:- Participants may opt to use a simple 'Touch Kill' to quietly disable an opponent. Players must say "Knife Kill" to the opposing party and physically touch the other.
- Participants may use a replica knife/bayonet to also conduct a kill using a physical touch.
- Do not jab, physically assault, or use undue amounts of force.
- Real-Steel knives and bayonets are prohibited under all circumstances.
Surrender Rules: - Players may opt to surrender if they so choose.
Barrel Bag/Plug Regulations:- All participants must have a barrel bag or a muzzle plug on or in their replica when out of game-play.
- Barrel bags are available at paintball registration for $7.00 each.
Lost or Stolen Property Policy:- Hole in the Wall Paintball LLC and/or affiliates will not be held responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property of any kind on field grounds.
- Participants are strongly advised to not take unnecessary items onto field grounds or playing areas.
On-Site Services:- HPA fills are available on site. $5.00 for all day air fills, up to 2,500 PSI.
- CO2 fills are available on site. 9 oz - $1.00, 12 oz - $2.00, 20 oz - $3.00 , 24 oz - $4.00.
- 2,500 .25 BB's - $20.00 Per Bottle.
- CO2 Powerlets - $1.00 Each.
- Green Gas - $15.00 Per Can.
- Insect Repellent - $7.00 Per Can.
- Barrel Bags - $7.00 Each.
- Rental Masks - $5.00 Each.
- Various Uniforms (Limited) - $20.00 Per Piece.
- Rental Units [2] (Entry, Replica, Mask, and 500 BB's) - $35.00 Per Rental.
Pre and Post Event Camping:- Free, on-site camping is available to all participants 18 years of age or older.
- Minors 16 and up with parent or guardian are welcome.
- Must bring own camping equipment.
- Must bring own food and supplies.
- Fires are prohibited unless in designated areas.
- Power outlets are available on location.
- Live firearms (real steel) are not permitted on field property.
We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
Event Series Timeline: ~ Complete Timeline and Summary (2006-present) ~~ Operation: Flash Fire (10/15/2006): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire II (10/13/2007): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire III (10/13/2008): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire; Codename: Deep Snow (12/06/2008): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Backdraft (05/09/2009): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire IV (10/13/2009): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire V (10/16/2010): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm (10/15/2011): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm II (10/13/2012): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather).
~ Operation: Firestorm III (10/12/2013): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IV (10/18/2014): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather).
~ Operation: Firestorm V (10/17/2015): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VI (11/12/2016): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VII (10/21/2017): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VIII (10/13/2018): East Pacific Alliance (Green Team) Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IX (10/12/2019): Undecided.
2019 Storyline: “South Korea is a whorehouse, where the imperialism of the United States and its allies procreate in the loins of outsourced industry and globalization. Our mores and venerated traditions are corrupted and sold in the back alleys of Seoul by vendors of capitalism. The glorious legacy of Korea, built on the backs of freedom fighters is burdened by the scourge of American colonialism upon our world.”
- KCBS Voice of Korea, Pyongyang
North Korea and China Sign East Compact Alliance
After a successful meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping in Phnom Penh, the two leaders have agreed to form the East Compact Alliance, further solidifying the political and military relations between the two nations. The multinational meeting included representatives from Laos, Russia, Iran, and Kazakhstan, all weighing in on the continuing conflict on the Pacific coast of Asia. The battle for control of the Korean Peninsula and neighboring regions of China has been ongoing since 2006, with North Korea initially firing artillery and short range missiles at the South Korean capital of Seoul. The People’s Republic of China entered the conflict in 2011 with the build-up and further deployment of combat troops supporting North Korea. The agreement which outlines the military strategy between the two counties along with the cohesion of their prospective forces.
The resulting conflict has left large parts of the region decimated and nearly uninhabitable. Most major utilities not limited to electric, water, and sanitation systems have also been badly crippled. An estimated more than 500,000 residents have been displaced and have been shuttled to various refugee camps around South Jeolla Province and two on the eastern coast of Australia. A mounting amount of human rights abuses have been reported by militaries on both sides of the strife. With allegations ranging from mass executions and abductions, to looting and murder being reported by Human Rights Watch and the UN’s World Food Programme. The World Health Organization has warned of a dire humanitarian crisis caused by a lack of proper sanitation and access to clean water.
Vietnamese Navy Torpedoes Two Austrialian-American Ships
In a move reminiscent of the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident, a Vietnamese submarine has targeted an Austrialian-American destroyer and transport ship, sinking one and badly damaging another. The transport was almost sunk because of two direct hits from Vietnamese torpedos. The destroyer was badly damaged by the initial attack, but the hits hit ammunition caches in the vessel, causing massive secondary explosions and the resulting sinking of the ship. The destroyer began to sink and list to one side quickly, allowing only about 50 to escape the vessel on lifeboats. The survivors were quickly rescued by an American destroyer and evacuated back to the mainland. By international standards, a sudden and surprise attack by one foreign power to another is considered an act of war and by some to be a war crime.
The bold move by the Vietnamese Navy illustrates the growing military importance of the Navies between the conflicting countries. The nearby Spratly Islands in the South China Sea has been seen as a vital area within the conflict. The Islands which are claimed by several sovereign nations including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been a source of animosity between the various countries. Since 2013, the Chinese government has been engaging in large scale land reclamation by dumping sand and cement on the coral reefs and building structures and bases on the newly formed islands. The islands consist of various military structures, runways, seaports, and anti-aircraft systems.
United States Outrage Over China-Iran Arms Deal
In a White House statement Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced an arrangement for Iran to purchase weapons from the People’s Republic of China. The agreement between Tehran and Beijing will allow more than $200,000,000 worth of arms and munitions to be delivered to Iranian territory. The specific details of the agreement remain unknown and are considered state secrets. Analysis agree that more than likely the Iranians have purchased mobile land-based missile and anti-aircraft systems along with mobile intermediate ballistic missile launchers. The agreement comes at a time when tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are at an all time high. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is already engaged in a proxy war with Iran has expressed concern over suspected Iranian attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Support from the United States to Saudi Arabia in the on-going civil war in Yemen has only inflamed tensions further.
Other major world powers including most members of NATO and several European and Central American countries have condemned the arrangement calling it a “dangerous and irresponsible” move by the Chinese government. The People’s Republic of China that has been embroiled in an ever growing conflict on the Pacific coast of Asia for several years now. It’s suspected that Beijing is offering arms to strategic partners around the globe in order to subvert and minimize American influence in the region. One of the few dissenting opinions came from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who lauded the arrangement between Beijing and Tehran calling it “a responsible way to enforce peace within the region.”
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