Operation: Olympus Inferno commences!

[Ghoul]

The 1991–1992 South Ossetia War between ethnic Georgians and Ossetians had left slightly more than a half of South Ossetia under de facto control of a Russian-backed, internationally unrecognized government. Increasing tensions escalated during the summer months of 2008. On August 5, a Russian spokesman said Russia would defend Russian citizens in South Ossetia if they were attacked.

During the night of 7 to 8 August 2008, Georgia launched a large-scale military offensive against South Ossetia, in an attempt to reclaim the territory. Georgia claimed that it was responding to attacks on its peacekeepers and villages in South Ossetia, and that Russia was moving non-peacekeeping units into the country. The Georgian attack caused casualties among Russian peacekeepers, who resisted the assault along with Ossetian militia. Georgia successfully captured most of Tskhinvali within hours. Russia reacted by deploying units of the Russian 58th Army and Russian Airborne Troops into South Ossetia one day later, and launching airstrikes against Georgian forces in South Ossetia and military and logistical targets in Georgia proper. Russia claimed these actions were a necessary humanitarian intervention and peace enforcement.

Russian and Ossetian forces battled Georgian forces throughout South Ossetia for four days, the heaviest fighting taking place in Tskhinvali.  The Georgian government asked the UN for help. The US sent several units to "advise and assist". This action caused Russia to increase its hostilities. The US answered in kind and commences Operation: Olympus Inferno.

[Ghoul]

For more information: http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft/


We currently have 23 players signed up. 

This is a higher caliber game, focusing on immersive, exciting MilSim action.  The story line will affect the logistics of each game. What occurs in one game will affect the dynamics of the games following. Achieving objectives have real-world effects. The campaign will run for 5 months, with games every other weekend.

The primary field in 800 acres of privately owned land. There is ZERO cost to the players for participation in this event.  We have several secondary, albeit smaller, fields that will be used as the campaign develops.

These games will not be the run-and-gun games that are common. Expect to perform a lot of recon, patrolling, or area defense.  Ambushes, Raids, sabotage, assassinations, rescues and VIP protection require discipline, stealth and patience. If you don't mind low crawling for 30 minutes to your objective, this is the campaign for you!

Check out the MeetUp site, and once you RSVP, you will have access to all the Operation Orders, Intel and logistics.
http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft/

[Mooncruiser]

Huachuca City? And a game one week away? Good luck with that.

[Ghoul]

As posted by Mattew Doty on Facebook:

"If any 1 here is still interested in actually playing an event we need people to register on www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft. I'm tell'n you! this is a !!LIGIT!! MILSIM group commanded by an Army Captain and has alot of other active duty military people in the group. There's even a Slovakian officer and Georgian officer in the group. We're taking on 15 (more or less) TAC member's in the first mission of the campaign (Operation Olympus Inferno Commences) July 13 0700 U.S./Georgian/NATO (Tan) vs Russian/Ossetian (Green). So far It's about 15 vs 15 the more people to register as (Tan) or (Green) the better. For details on where to meet, RSVP, Rules, Story, Maps, And pictures of the location (which is by far the coolest field I've seen In Cochise county) sign up on www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft I'm not sure of any age limits but I'm assuming its something like 15+ Hurry and RSVP yourself and any guests! Don't miss out on a great Op!"
I don't think I need much more luck.  Things are going well already.  Keep in mind, its a running campaign. If you can't make it this coming week, then look forward to the weeks after that.

[Bob Z Moose]

*legit

[Ghoul]

Indeed. Quoted as posted.

[Bob Z Moose]

Wait... Private land? You have insurance and the proper licensing, right?



BTW, what are the team colors, fps limits, ect.?

[Mooncruiser]

Hey, Ghoul's a grownup (42), not some 15-year old, so let's hope he's on top of all that.
Ghoul, you would be better off posting this on the Tucson Airsoft Coalition website.
And give some advance notice.. People need to save money/plan for a drive like that.
..And Meetup's fine, but it helps to post more hard info here than your Tom Clancy-Tacticool story and reviews of how awesome you are, just sayin'.

[Ghoul]

I would hardly consider myself a grown up, as evidenced by the fact I run around with toys guns and pretend to be "taticool".

It's been posted on TAC for a while.  They're fielding 15 for the Russian side.  I had not considered this to be a game that would be of interest to anyone outside of South Arizona, but it is building more inertia than predicted.  So, consider Arizona Airsoft an after thought. I was also pretty sure that the website Arizona Airsoft consisted of some people that wouldn't need to save up for a drive, because they already live in the southern region. This post is mostly for those people. We certainly don't want to inconvenience anyone with an open invite to a remote game.

Advice heeded however:

Russians are in Green (OD, FG, RG, Sage, Woodland, MARPAT, Flecktarn, DPM, CCE, Flora, Tiger Stripe, Philippine Digital, ATACS – FG)

Georgians / US in Tan (Tan, Khaki, Beige, CB, FDE, Crocodile, Taupe, Brown, Multicam, 3-color DCU, 6-color desert ‘choco-chip’, Tropentarn / Wustentarn, Desert DPM, Desert MARPAT, ATACS, AOR)

Excerpt from SVA rule set, which is posted on http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft

Riflemen Velocities: During outdoor events, the Outdoor Velocity rule is to be observed at all times. Unless otherwise specified, regular AEGs are restricted to 400fps or 1.48J spring level. A surrender should be presented for any engagements under the 20 feet rule. AEGs are NOT to be used when 20 feet or closer to another player. If there is a risk of a player not taking the surrender in tight situations, use your approved sidearm. If your field and/or event is using the Specialty Velocity Rules below, be sure to adhere to the additional safety rules that go along with those velocities.
Support Weapon Velocities: During outdoor events, this type of specialty velocity can be used. It however has its' own set of operational guidelines that must be followed. This specialty velocity of 450fps or 1.87J may be only be used at distances over 40feet. No support weapon will be permitted above this hard limit. If a player is within 40 feet, you may not use this gun/velocity. A secondary gun that meets the Standard Outdoor Velocity must be carried as well for any engagements under the 40 feet rule. Support Weapons are defined as those weapons specifically purpose-designed to be used in a support role featuring belt-feed with QD barrel. Illustrative examples would be accurate replicas of the M249 & variants, M60 & variants, M240, MG42, MG34, Shrike, HK21/23, PKM, Negev, and others with the required features. Despite missing these features, the RPK will be grandfathered in with no other exceptions due to SVA history. A regular AEG assault rifle with a box mag shooting over 400fps spring level does not constitute a support weapon!
Sniper Weapon/DMR Velocities: During outdoor events, this type of specialty velocity can be used. It however has it's own set of operational guidelines that must be followed. This specialty velocity of 550fps or 2.8J may be only be used at distances over 100feet. No sniper weapon replica will be permitted above this hard limit. If a player is within 100 feet, you may not use this gun/velocity. A secondary gun that meets the Standard Outdoor Velocity must be carried as well for any engagements under the 100 feet rule. Sniper Weapons are defined as bolt action or semi-automatic only. Any weapon with the ability to be switched full auto does not constitute a sniper weapon!
Pistol Velocities: Semi-auto gas, electric, or spring pistols are restricted to 350fps or 1.13J. This is a hard limit. This muzzle energy guideline applies to indoor and outdoor skirmishing when the pistol is used with the intent of a secondary/backup weapon. This applies to engagements inside the minimum engagement distance of AEG, support weapon, and sniper rifle categories. In all instances, these replicas should be aimed center mass or lower. In cases where a high-power pistol is used, it must follow the AEG, support weapon, or sniper rifle category based on its' muzzle energy output.

Looking forward to playing with you Red Devil. (We could use you on the Georgian/US side)  Rangers Lead the Way!

[Red Devil]

Alright put me down for multicam then.

[Exarach]

I would hardly consider myself a grown up, as evidenced by the fact I run around with toys guns and pretend to be "taticool".

It's been posted on TAC for a while.  They're fielding 15 for the Russian side.  I had not considered this to be a game that would be of interest to anyone outside of South Arizona, but it is building more inertia than predicted.  So, consider Arizona Airsoft an after thought. I was also pretty sure that the website Arizona Airsoft consisted of some people that wouldn't need to save up for a drive, because they already live in the southern region. This post is mostly for those people. We certainly don't want to inconvenience anyone with an open invite to a remote game.

Advice heeded however:

Russians are in Green (OD, FG, RG, Sage, Woodland, MARPAT, Flecktarn, DPM, CCE, Flora, Tiger Stripe, Philippine Digital, ATACS – FG)

Georgians / US in Tan (Tan, Khaki, Beige, CB, FDE, Crocodile, Taupe, Brown, Multicam, 3-color DCU, 6-color desert ‘choco-chip’, Tropentarn / Wustentarn, Desert DPM, Desert MARPAT, ATACS, AOR)

Excerpt from SVA rule set, which is posted on http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Vista-Airsoft

Riflemen Velocities: During outdoor events, the Outdoor Velocity rule is to be observed at all times. Unless otherwise specified, regular AEGs are restricted to 400fps or 1.48J spring level. A surrender should be presented for any engagements under the 20 feet rule. AEGs are NOT to be used when 20 feet or closer to another player. If there is a risk of a player not taking the surrender in tight situations, use your approved sidearm. If your field and/or event is using the Specialty Velocity Rules below, be sure to adhere to the additional safety rules that go along with those velocities.
Support Weapon Velocities: During outdoor events, this type of specialty velocity can be used. It however has its' own set of operational guidelines that must be followed. This specialty velocity of 450fps or 1.87J may be only be used at distances over 40feet. No support weapon will be permitted above this hard limit. If a player is within 40 feet, you may not use this gun/velocity. A secondary gun that meets the Standard Outdoor Velocity must be carried as well for any engagements under the 40 feet rule. Support Weapons are defined as those weapons specifically purpose-designed to be used in a support role featuring belt-feed with QD barrel. Illustrative examples would be accurate replicas of the M249 & variants, M60 & variants, M240, MG42, MG34, Shrike, HK21/23, PKM, Negev, and others with the required features. Despite missing these features, the RPK will be grandfathered in with no other exceptions due to SVA history. A regular AEG assault rifle with a box mag shooting over 400fps spring level does not constitute a support weapon!
Sniper Weapon/DMR Velocities: During outdoor events, this type of specialty velocity can be used. It however has it's own set of operational guidelines that must be followed. This specialty velocity of 550fps or 2.8J may be only be used at distances over 100feet. No sniper weapon replica will be permitted above this hard limit. If a player is within 100 feet, you may not use this gun/velocity. A secondary gun that meets the Standard Outdoor Velocity must be carried as well for any engagements under the 100 feet rule. Sniper Weapons are defined as bolt action or semi-automatic only. Any weapon with the ability to be switched full auto does not constitute a sniper weapon!
Pistol Velocities: Semi-auto gas, electric, or spring pistols are restricted to 350fps or 1.13J. This is a hard limit. This muzzle energy guideline applies to indoor and outdoor skirmishing when the pistol is used with the intent of a secondary/backup weapon. This applies to engagements inside the minimum engagement distance of AEG, support weapon, and sniper rifle categories. In all instances, these replicas should be aimed center mass or lower. In cases where a high-power pistol is used, it must follow the AEG, support weapon, or sniper rifle category based on its' muzzle energy output.

If it helps, while AA is open to all az guys, Tac is usually direct Tucson, with occasional mixers, and AA is where the phoenix guys that use forum type sites hang. Tac is great, made a bunch of friends down there when I lived in Tucson. I am not sure if flag/prescott has its own site, we see them occasionally.

[-MAD- SARGE]

It's always cool to meet new people who want more milsim type events and even more so someone who takes the time to plan and put one on.   I'll travel anywhere in AZ for the promise of a good event or to meet like minded people, unfortunately this game is on my dad's birthday. 

To get the best response when posting an event on the boards, I highly recommend making your first post to include the following for ease of reference.

Date
Time
Location (map helps)
Scenario
Rules with FPS limits
Teams with cammo color/pattern requirements
Roster is nice but optional

Here are a few examples.
http://www.airsoftarizona.com/index.php?topic=35176.0
http://www.airsoftarizona.com/index.php?topic=36021.0
http://www.airsoftarizona.com/index.php?topic=36432.0

[Ghoul]

Thanks Sarge, WilCo.

Those Ops look really well-done.

With the campaign lasting 5 months, the ebb and flow of attendees will facilitate the different mission types and story line progression.  If you can't make the initial campaign opening, we would love to have you on the following games. Second game is slotted for the 9/27/13. 

I will post that game's info in the format suggested.

[Red Devil]

I have room in my truck for 3 more people to go to this game next Saturday. I just ask for a couple bucks for gas. I will be leaving 75th ave and Indian school around 4am.

[Red Devil]

Ghoul,that was an awesome a.o. I had a great time,and will do my best to make it to the next one. Was cool that you had gotten those special guest's to be there. I will send the link to the video I took once it's edited.