Operation: Cracking Sky II
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
End the War, Before It Ends You
Hole in the Wall Paintball - 24262 66th Street, Bangor, Michigan 49013Useful Links: {Field Waiver},
{To Bring Checklist},
{Driving Directions},
{Weather Conditions}Ages: 14+
Participant Fee: $25.00 Walk On / $20.00 Prepay
- $20.00 (PayPal Prepay) due by 07/01/18.
Prepay (PayPal) Information: armoryairsoft@gmail.com.
- Waivers will be available on site.
- Signature of parent or guardian required for minor participants.
Walk-On Registrations: Post in the official event thread or message our Facebook page 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 on site.
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.
- Please mark all prepays with the subject "Op: Cracking Sky II Registration".- Please print your Paypal payment conformation and bring it to registration! This is proof you prepaid!
Event Times:Pre-Event Camping Open: 4:00 PM, Friday, July 20th.
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:00 AM, Saturday, July 21st.
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.
Post Event Camping: Approximately 5:15-5:30.
Storyline:“Crack the sky, shake the earth” [we are] “about to inaugurate the greatest battle in the history of our country…”
In the presidential election of 1960, John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Richard Nixon and in his inaugural address pledged to “pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe in order to ensure the survival of liberty.” Cold war rhetoric and incidents including the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis only furthered American anti-communist fervor.
Prior to 1964, United States military involvement was limited to financial assistance, arms sales, and approximately 16,000 military advisors. Following the reversal of prior land reform policies by the administration of Ngo Dinh Diem, resentment among the rural citizens grew. Civilians that had farmed the same land for years were then forced to either leave or pay years of back rent to landlords. This policy of leased farmland was enforced by the South Vietnamese army. In December of 1960 the National Liberation Front (NLF/Vietcong) was formed with the intention of uniting the anti Government of Vietnam individuals. The NLF placed a strong emphasis on the withdrawal of American military advisors, land reforms and liberalization.
As deliveries of weapons and supplies trickled towards South Vietnam through the Ho Chi Minh trail and the fall of Laos to North Vietnamese forces; the frequency of guerrilla and conventional attacks on American advisors and South Vietnamese troops began to rise. Dense foliage, low visibly, and unfamiliarity with the terrain were well suited for hit and run attacks, before a counter offensive could be undertaken, the enemy simply melted into the jungles or any one of hundreds of rural villages.
Operation: Cracking Sky (06/15/16) Event Post: https://www.miairsoft.org/index.php?topic=610.0Operation: Cracking Sky (06/15/16) AAR: https://www.miairsoft.org/index.php?topic=779.msg4634#msg4634Uniform Requirements:United States-South Vietnam (Green Team): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, and Alpenflage.
North Vietnam-Vietcong (Tan Team): Multicam, Tri-Color Desert, Six-Color Desert, Arid Marpat, ACU, ABU, Khaki, Black, Contractor, Partial Uniforms, and Civilian.
- 'Contractor' (Private Military Contractor) is define as khaki colored pants and a black top. No exceptions.
- Ghillie Suits are allowed on either faction.
- Mismatched uniforms (uniforms of two different color types) are only allowed on one faction.
- Gear color (vest, holster, belt, goggles, shemagh, boots, etc) do not apply towards uniform requirements.
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.
Ammunition-Weapon Regulations:Handguns, Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Assault Rifles: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, or High Capacity) types allowed.
Support Weapons: 2,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, High Capacity, Box, or Drum) types allowed.
Sniper Rifle and Designated Marksman: 500 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 respawn 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).
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).
550.1 - 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.
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:- No surrender rules will be used for this event.
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.
Pre/Post-Event Camping:- Pre-event camping is available to all participants attending the event.
- Pre-event camping will open at 4:00 PM the evening before the event.
- Post event camping will begin after the conclusion of 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.
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.
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 - $2.00, 12 oz - $3.00, 20 oz - $4.00 , 24 oz - $5.00.
- 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.
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.
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.
Event Specific Game Play:Ho Chi Minh Trail Resupply (North Vietnam-Vietcong)- All players that are "dead" at the re-spawn point are considered "alive" and back in game-play.
- This may only occur at the prospective teams re-spawn location.
- Two "Ho Chi Minh Trail" missions per hour.
Landing Zone (South Vietnam-United States)- Ability for small groups of players to move outside of established field borders and "land" in other border areas of the field.
- Participants will be escorted by event staff through safe zones or around off-limit areas and resume game play at desired location.
- Five player maximum on Landing Zone Missions.
- May not land near existing primary re-spawn location.
- Barrel bags or barrel plugs required while moving.
- Two 'Landing Zone' missions' per hour.
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].
- Potable water. [Highly Recommended].
- Season appropriate food, and cooler with ice. [Highly Recommended].
- Green gas, propane, CO2 powerlets, and Silicone Oil. [Highly Recommended].
- 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].
Photos From Previous Events- Spring Social 2016 Photo Album (03/19/2016) - Operation: Perestroika Photo Album (01/16/2016) - Operation: Firestorm V Photo Album (10/17/2015) - Operation: Corrupt Intent Photo Album (08/22/2015) - Michigan Airsoft Spring Rec. Event 2013 Photo Album (04/23/2013) - Operation: Black Eagle V Photo Album (06/09/2012)- Operation: Firestorm (10/16/2011) Photo Album All participants are asked to provide notification of attendance; either by a Facebook private message to our page or by posting on the Michigan Airsoft forums in the event thread. Clicking the "Going" or "Interested" button on Facebook does not count as an event registration.
