Merc Work: The PMC Experience April 11 at the UAC

[Marauders Airsoft]

[Marauders Airsoft]

Marauders Tactical Training is introducing Merc Work: The Private Military Contractor Experience.  This new combat adventure program will debut at the Urban Assault Course on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 9 am - 5 pm.

ABOUT MERC WORK: A PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE
Merc Work invites participants to become part of a private military company operating in Iraq for a day. The event starts with a series of qualification drills to determine what assignments the participants will receive from the company.  Qualification drills will include:

•   Pistol and Carbine Qualification Drills
•   Personal Security Detail Qualification
•   Tactical Mobility (Vehicle) Qualification
 
Upon completion of the qualification course, the participants will be assigned to a team that is responsible for completing missions for the company.  Assignments may include:

-Personal security detail during foot movements to Iraqi neighborhoods
-Motorcade security from Green Zone to FOB
-Emergency response team response to insurgent direct action attack
-Weapons and tactical training of Iraqi National Police

Those who complete the event may receive the option to attend MTT's Live Fire Tactical Mobility Program.

ABOUT THE MERC WORK COORDINATOR – Andres Ospina

Mr. Opsina served eight years as part of the United States Marine Corps.  During his enlistment he served as a Scout Sniper Team Leader and Chief Instructor for the USMC High Risk Personnel Course at Quantico, VA.  

After leaving the military in 2006, Mr. Ospina worked for ArmorGroup as an emergency response team supervisor protecting embassy personnel in Kabul, Afghanistan.  In 2008, Mr. Ospina worked as a Personal Security Detail Operator for Aegis Defense in Baghdad, Iraq.

MERC WORK REQUIREMENTS
Program is open to participants 16 years of age and up
Possess required equipment to complete assigned missions
There are only 16 spaces available for this event.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sealed Eye Protection
Plate Carrier (Level 3 strike plates will be issued by company for the event)
Tactical Uniform
Top/Shirt- Black, Tan, Olive    
Pants- Tan or Olive
Boots
Primary Weapon - AEG < 375 FPS with .25 bb's
Non-Winding AEG Magazines
Secondary Weapon - GBB or AEP
Personal First Aid Kit

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Shooting/Sun Glasses
Gloves
Knee and Elbow Pads
Rifle Sling
Personal Drinks and Food

EVENT ADMISSION
MTT Annual Pass Owners $40
General Public $60
Day of Event $80

Airsoft Training Weapon Rentals are available for $20.

Registration will open on March 9th at Gearbox Airsoft.  For more information about the event, email MTTStaff@gmail.com

[TheBoy988]

does an MP7 count as an AEP for this event?

[fliptothekick]

MTT Annual Pass Owners $40
General Public $60
Day of Event $80

wow!

[Marauders Airsoft]

Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about Merc Work.

Q: Is a secondary weapon necessary for the event? What type of weapon can be used as a secondary?

A: A secondary weapon will be needed for many of the personal security detail qualification drills and missions experienced during Merc Work.  Ideally the weapon should be a pistol or machine pistol that can be holstered and transitioned to quickly from the primary weapon.


Q: Why is Merc Work more expensive than some of MTT's other airsoft events.

A: Merc Work is designed to give participants a taste of some the real world skills and missions faced by modern private military contractors.  The event coordinator provided similar training for USMC, FBI, ATF, and other government operators through the High Risk Personnel training program.  As such, Merc Work will not be just another "airsoft" event.  Similar to Confrontation '09, Merc Work will provide guests access to a unique military simulation experience.

Thanks for the questions.  Feel free to post additional questions here or send them to MTTStaff@gmail.com

[Marauders Airsoft]

Merc Work registration is now open at Gearbox Airsoft.

Interested in attending Merc Work but might not be able to afford the event?

MTT will be introducing the MTT OPFOR (Opposing Force) program.  Individuals and teams who successfully complete the MTT OPFOR program will be able to attend future Combat Adventure Programs such as the SPEC OP Adventure, SWAT Adventure, and Merc Work as insurgents or support forces for a reduced admission (usually $20).  OPFOR will also receive invitations to private events.

More information will be released later this week.

[Shizno]

Could a pump-action shotgun count as a secondary? If not I'll just borrow a friend's GBB but I'd rather not have to.

[TheBoy988]

Could a pump-action shotgun count as a secondary? If not I'll just borrow a friend's GBB but I'd rather not have to.

I don't think a shotgun will work considering there will be a pistol qualification drill. Also, shotguns are not ideal with the use of vehicles. I'd borrow the pistol if you can. I'd imagine it will be much more useful.

[Shizno]

Ah, didn't catch that. Thanks.

[azcrazie]

The Merc Works program sounds like some great training event to go out to. The MOUT training MTT has held was great and im shure this will be great as well.

Also what is this OPFOR program this sounds like a great deal to get into games and play a different role. Do you have more information about this?

[TheBoy988]

Whos all going to this for sure? I know i am!

[Marauders Airsoft]

Early registration closes next week.  There are 6-8 participants registered for the event.

Event info will be emailed out on Wednesday, April 7.

For more info send an email to MTTStaff@gmail.com

[Marauders Airsoft]

Early registration will close on Thursday, April 8 at Gearbox Airsoft.

There are still a few spaces available for Merc Work.

Send your questions to MTTStaff@gmail.com

[Marauders Airsoft]

Thanks to everyone who participated at Merc Work.

Visit the link below for a video of the event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-_EsRQfec

MTT will definately be hosting this event again in the future.

[thunter]

man i wish i would of went