Operation: Firestorm V
Michigan Airsoft Autumn Scenario, 2006 to Present
October 17th, 2015
Hole in the Wall Paintball
24262 66th Street
Bangor, Michigan 49013Ages: 15+
Participant Fee: $25.00 (Walk On, Cash Only! No Credit Card On Site), $20.00 (PayPal Prepay).
Prepay (PayPal) Information: armoryairsoft@gmail.com (Due By: 10/01/15).
- Signature of parent or guardian required for minor participants.
~ Click Here For Field Waiver ~ ~ Click Here For Google Maps ~Walk-On Registrations: Post in the official event thread with your name, call-sign, home team, age, and what faction you would like to play on. Payment will be made at field registration, cash only. No credit card sales.
Prepay Registrations: Paypal registration amount to armoryairsoft@gmail.com. Please include your name, call sign, home team, age, and which faction you would like to play on.
Event Times:Pre-Event Camping Open: 6:00 PM, Friday, October 16th.
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:30 AM, Saturday, October 17th.
Event Briefing/Field Walk On: 10:00 AM.
Game Start: 10:30 AM.
Lunch Period: 1:30-2:30 PM.
Game Resumes: 2:40 PM.
Event End: 5:00 PM.
2015 Storyline:U.S. Suffers Massive Cyber Security Breach
“The United States government has announced it has suffered what has been described as one of the worst cyber security breaches in U.S. history and officials think the Chinese hackers are responsible.”
“The personal information of up to twenty-five million past and present government employees may have been compromised in what officials are calling a massive cyber security breach. Based on the internet tactics, style of the attack used, and possible source; NSA Cyber Security analysts think Chinese hackers are responsible. At this time it is not known whether the hackers were part of the Chinese government, or were independent and merely working for the government.
Data compromised includes; payroll records, addresses and personal contact information, and past and present work assignments, the information itself going from present back to 1985. The NSA and U.S. government have been urging all government employees affected to ‘promptly change all passwords and contact information.’ Chinese ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai calls the statement ‘Irresponsible and extremely damaging to already tense war-time relations.’”
- Noah Hughes - BBC News, Washington D.C.
International Aid Workers Assist In Nepal
“The Indian recall of nearly half a million potentially contaminated rations en route to earthquake survivors in Nepal appears to be effective. But now the question of how to help the already suffering people of Nepal is once again up for debate…”
“Dark, acrid, and suffocating smoke hangs in the air on the Indian side of the Nepalese-Indian border; where almost 500,000 food rations destined for earthquake survivors burn in ditches along the road. The food supplies were recalled over government fears of potential Botulism contamination, caused by ill-maintained manufacturing equipment. The Indian supply company responsible for the possible contamination declined to comment. The Indian military along with the Chinese humanitarian agency People’s Reprieve have been working closely to monitor food ration distribution and ill displaced that arrive at camps for the displaced and affected.
The non-profit organizations Doctor’s Without Borders and the Red Cross are also making strides in Nepal. Nearly thirty-seven mobile camps and medical facilities have been quickly constructed in an attempt to help earthquake survivors. British, American, and French volunteer medical personnel have been working tirelessly to house and feed those who arrive. A British physician working with Doctor’s Without Borders called the situation ‘Heartbreaking.’”
- Timothy Timm – Reuters.
North Korean and Chinese Troops Assault DMZ Base
“An extremely well coordinated assault by North Korean and Chinese forces including suicide bombers on a South Korean-U.S. army base along western coast of the Korean Demilitarized Zone has renewed fears that the conflict on the Korean Peninsula may be expanding into a regional-wide war”
“Walls riddled with bullet holes, destroyed vehicles, and smoldering buildings are the result of the latest Chinese-North Korean assault on a military base along the Pacific coast near the Korean DMZ. ‘I’ve never seen anything like it before. Gunfire, huge explosions, and the fact it happened so quickly, really scared us. The two others with me that night were killed.’ A 27 year old army Sergeant told a reporter.
The attack last night has renewed nears that North Korea and China may attempt pushes to take portions of the Demilitarized Zone piece by piece, no matter what the cost. The joint Chinese-Korean coalition have already gained control of several large portions of the DMZ stretching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The assault has also renewed fears from the Japanese that the long-running regional conflict may expand to their coastline. The presence of United States military bases and storage facilities on the archipelago has only increased fears and probability of a possible future attack.”
- Kelly Jones - Detroit Free Press.
Supplies For 5,000 Arrive in Eastern Europe
"Supplies to equip and mobilize 5,000 troops including tanks, fighting vehicles, and ammunition have arrived in unspecified areas of Eastern Europe as part of a plan to deter possible Russian aggression towards countries in Eastern Europe. The bill which was just recently on the desk of the Secretary of War is already being implemented as a strategy to discourage Vladimir Putin from any possible moves.
In recent years Vladimir Putin has made increasingly aggressive political and military moves towards countries in Southern Europe, including the deployment of Russian military troops and aircraft near the borders of these nations. Along with several trade agreements and military protection pacts with authorities in Beijing, many countries in the region are becoming increasingly fearful of potential Russian occupation."
- Brandon Nieman – Reuters.
South Korean Forces Routed In Miscalculated Assault
"South Korean infantry conducting an assault on North Korean positions north of Gyeonggi-Do have suffered unacceptable levels of causalities and had to retreat before further losses were taken. The offensive which initially went according to plan with infantry recapturing several key positions north of the historic city of Incheon including previously lost radar stations and ammunition depots.
However, immense levels of North Korean artillery as well as support from previously unexpected light aircraft forced South Korean forces to pull back from positions just captured or risk further dead and wounded. The South Korean government called the failed attack 'tragic for the people of this country.'
The failed in Gyeonggi-Do province highlights the growing problem of continuing North Korean and Chinese assaults on checkpoints along the demilitarized zone and the growing concern of Seoul and Washington that China and North Korea may make a future push towards Incheon."
- Rebecca Rewley – USA Today.
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 12th, 2013.Outcome: Major communist forces victory.Operation: Firestorm IV ~ October 18th, 2014.Outcome: Battlefield stalemate; climatic conditions cause unacceptable levels of casualties and wounded.Uniform Requirements:Green Team (North Korea-China): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, and Alpenflage.
Tan Team (South Korea-United States): Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, ACU, ABU, Black, Urban, Multicam and Contractor.
- '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.
- Gear color is irrelevant to players on either faction.
Engagement Limits:1 - 350.0 FPS (0.01j - 1.07j) - Arms length engagement.
350.1 - 410.0 FPS (1.08j - 1.49j) - 20 foot engagement limit.
410.1 - 500.0 FPS (1.50j - 2.32j) - 50 foot engagement limit (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.
- All replicas will be issued 'chronograph' tags after being registered and measured. These must remain on the replica for the entire event.
Eye Protection Regulations:- ANSI Z87.1 rated full seal eye protection only, no exceptions.
- '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) not not apply to this.
Barrel Bag/Barrel Plug Regulations:- All participants must have a barrel bag or a muzzle plug on or in their replica when out of gameplay.
- Barrel bags are available at paintball registration for $7.00 each.
Respawn and Medic Rules:Two lives per player! Life count resets with each new respawn. - 15 minute respawns, using a 'Clock Respawn' system.
Respawns are done every 15 minutes!Example: 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 1:00, 1:15...- Clocks are located at the spawn point for each team.
- Players are prohibited from assaulting either respawn location.
- Respawns are located outside of all field borders.
- Medic's must keep both hands on a wounded player for one minute in order to 'heal' a wounded player.
- Players have two 'Lives' per respawn. Players may only be healed twice per respawn.
- All players have a 90 second 'Bleed-Out' time. Players may chose to respawn instead of waiting 90 seconds.
- Friendly players are allowed to use a 30 second 'Stabilize' time for wounded players. Players must keep two hands on the wounded player to stabilize.
- 2 person drags are allowed to move wounded players out of combat to a friendly medic. Players must ask consent before drag action occurs.
- If a player is hit a second time while bleeding out (wounded), being stabilized, being healed, or being dragged; the player is considered 'dead' and must return to their prospective respawn.
Bang Kills:- Players may opt to use a 'Bang Kill' when engaging opponents in tight areas or CQC environments. This is strongly recommending when using a high velocity replica at unacceptably close ranges. The assaulting party must say the word "Bang!" loudly and must correspond to the number of players being attacked.
Example: Four Players - "Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang!"...Knife/Bayonet/Touch 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:- Participants may opt to 'Surrender' to an engaging opponent at any point during the event. Players that choose to do so must return to their respective respawn location.
Zero Tolerance Policy:The following infractions will result in immediate removal from field property and a permanent ban from field property. Law enforcement may be used if required to remove problematic players.
- Theft of field or company property.
- Vandalism or destruction of property.
- Assault of participants, visitors, or field staff.
- Repeated removal of eye protection.
- Unsportsmanlike like conduct.
Pre-Event Camping:- Pre-event camping is available to all participants attending the event.
- Pre-event camping will open at 6:00 PM the evening before the event.
- Ages: 18+. No exceptions!
- 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/or moderator use only. No exceptions.
- Small fires are permitted in specific areas only.
- We will not be responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Violation of any field regulations may result in immediate and permanent removal from field grounds without refund.
Lunch Period:There will be a one hour break period during the middle of the event. Players are allowed to either recuperate and eat at the field or are allowed to leave to a restaurant of their choice. Participants that opt to leave are politely asked to return promptly within the one hour lunch period.
On-Site Lunch Menu:- All Beef Hot Dogs (Ketchup, Mustard, Onion) - $1.50 Each.
- Chili and Cheese Upgrade - $1.00
- Chips or Fruit - $1.00 Each
- Soda or Bottled Water - $1.00 Each.
General Field Information:- 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.
- Power outlets are available on location.
- Live firearms (real steel) are not permitted on field property.
- Not responsible for items or belongings that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
What To Bring Checklist:- Full-Seal Eye Protection [Required].
- Barrel Bag or Muzzle Plug [Required].
- Airsoft Replica, Sidearm, and Magazines. [Required].
- Batteries, Charging Unit, and BB's [Required].
- Red 'Kill' Rag [Required].
- Camouflage or Uniform [Required].
- Canteen / Hydration Pack [Highly Recommended].
- Radio and Charging Unit [Highly Recommended].
- Flash Light / Tactical Light [Highly Recommended].
- Spare Batteries [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Clothing (Shirt, Pants, Socks) [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Footwear [Highly Recommended].
