Op: Banshee Wrath II

[Serpent]

Operation Banshee Wrath II

Date: May 19-21 Location: Benton, KY ( 30 miles from Paducah KY)



Fee: $35 ( Non refundable deposit of $20 is required at registration)



The Field: 400+ acres of undeveloped private land. Rolling Hills, 40% open fields 60% wooded.



The EVENT: Operation Banshee Wrath II will be a tough 26hr. MILSIM event. This event will be designed to simulate the field conditions, physical fatigue and mental stress of real military operations. There will be relatively less "down time" than conventional airsoft events. There will be opportunities for nearly continueous movement, engagement and pursuit of specific realisitc military objectives. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the physical and mental preparedness to attempt to complete this challenging event.



Camping: Free Camping on site beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday May 19th. Porta-Cans but no other support services will be provided. Many hotels and restaruants are nearby. A common fire pit will be provided. Individual fires in the camping area are not permitted. Camping on Saturday will be only for those who are unable or unwilling to continue through the event. On Saturday evening event participants who are able to do so will be "camping" in forward operating bases in the field between missions.



Time: Event briefing will begin in formation at 08:00 a.m. est. on Saturday May 20th. Deployment will begin at 09:00 and running nearly continuously until at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday May 21st.



General Rules:



Individual weapons will have a limit of 400 fps with .2g.



Squad Weapons must be belt fed replicas (M249, M60 etc) and will have a limit of 450 fps with .2g.



Sniper Weapons will have a limit of 550 fps. with .2g.



What you need to do:



1. Be prepared for all potential enviormental conditions, as this event will not be "called for rain" or stopped at nightfall.



2. Be pyhsically prepared to move long distances and carry your individual field gear.



3. Be properly equipped for contiuous 24hr. sustainment. This is more than an airsoft event. It is the cutting edge evolution of MILSIM and will require you to be able to eat, sleep and sustain your basic physical needs in field conditions.



4. Evaluate your overall health, fitness and general preparedness before attempting this event.



For more information, post questions here or contact me at : jasonj@otherside.com



For registration e-mail Jason at the above address.

***Ammended***
1. Every hit counts. This includes ricochet, direct, indirect and friendly fire as well as 10 ft radius kills from grenades and mines.



2. On US and GLF Forces every 5th man is a medic. (On the Ansar Al Bentoneeya force every man is a medic. This is because the AB will be out numbered at least 4 to 1 and maybe as much as 7 to 1.)



3. A red DEATH RAG is required. A spare is reccommended.



4. Medics will have a hole punch issued to them. Every player will have a casualty card issued to them. The medic will have 5 minutes from the time the player is hit to punch a hole in the players card and return it to them. The player will turn in the card at the end of the game for the raffle drawing.



5. There are no re-gen points. If a medic has not reached you within the first 5 minutes you must wait in place an additional 10 minutes and then rejoin the fight. There will be no regens in the last thirty minutes of any timed scenarios.



6. NIGHTFALL MEDIC RULE: When on patrol at night if a player is hit he may continue to move with his patrol but may not shoot for 15 minutes. This is to avoid losing anyone in the dark.

[SpecialOp7]

age?..if your on a team does the age matter

[strikers_blade]

Strikers are actually looking into this event, unfortunately, it is too early to know if OP. Lion Claws 5 will not be an issue, being one week after B.W. II .

[Lu]

Are you going to make a website for this event?

[moon6]

http://www.airsoftkentucky.com/opbw.html

[Chapman]

sounds interesting, I'll see if B.I.C. has the financial means of making it.

[Serpent]

Alright listen up on the age. This is not the typical airsoft game with breaks, you go out, you do not come back until the game is done. Last year it had a higher drop out rate than Ranger School.

59 made it to the game, 22 made it to the 2nd day. That's a 63% fall out rate. This is a no joke MILSIM and my guess is it's probably going to be 18 due to liability issues. You will be in the field for the full length that means you're packing in all your airsoft gear, plus your shelter, food, water, extra clothes and pretty much everything else you leave in your vehicle.

This event is not for everybody it was greuling last year and it's not getting any easier. I'd start prepping for it now, expect 2+mile hikes into the feild, long range patrols, etc... I strongly encourage those considering this event to take a serious look at what they are physically capable of doing.

However with prior approval, and waiver, it may be possible for osmeone under 18 to partake, however I am checking into that currently. No Promises.

[onsite]

This is the kind of event I've been hoping for for a long time. If anyone around Columbus or in between Columbus and the location wants to hitch a ride let me know.

[Serpent]

The more the merrier to register please contact Jason at this email address jasonj@otherside.com

[Renshai]

Are there going to be fortifications? Any bases/permanent structures? Will we be able to make food/ammo dumps at them if there are?

[Serpent]

Patrol Bases. Yes you can make food, water, and ammo dumps there. Don't expect any power or running water. Permenent structures, don't count on it. Think a far more brutal Springfield. Base construction and defense is all on you.

And one central camp site for the weaklings.

[Renshai]

Okay; will there be any semi-permanent bases - meaning, will they be physically there for the duration of the game? Anything beyond me digging fighting positions?

Also, what is the player cap and when's the last day to register?

[Serpent]

There may be some defensive fortifications set up as in sand bags and logs, personally it don't take that long to dig a fighting hole, about... an hour if you're good.

No player cap we had like 98 register last year, 59 showed up, 22 completed.

Not sure on last day to register. I'll post when we have a deadline.
My Assumption first week of May.

[Lu]

Expect to see atleast 6+ 08th players heading down to this one. Keep us posted with all the updates, can't wait for the event.

[Renshai]

Could you fill us in on the story? And each side's potential main objectives?

[Serpent]

Originally posted by Renshai
Could you fill us in on the story? And each side's potential main objectives?

Oh yee of little faith. As details come ot the surface I'll post em but I'm willing to bet one that's unspoken is 1 Don't Die 2 Make the enemy Die. Sound about right so far I'll post thre rest as the details are made public.

***Added***

Mission Points

Each objective within a mission will have a set points value.

Command Points

"Command points" will be awarded in addition to mission points. These command points will be awarded on the following criteria:

Troop Morale: Ability to keep all troops, fed, hydrated, supplied with ammo,adequately rested, and adequately sheltered in the patrol base.

Patrol Base Security: An adequate patrol base location will be assigned. It is the command responsibility to arrange and maintain the security of that patrol base at all times.

Desertion: A small number of points will be deducted any time a player returns to the camping area after the mission is launched. This includes repair of broken guns, re-supply of any kind, battery charging etc. Returns to camp for medical reasons, injury or illness will not deduct points in any way.

Phase Completion: There will be points awarded for each player who completes all daytime missions. Additional points will be awarded for each player who completes all missions.

To my knowledge this has never been done before in MILSIM. We thought it would be a good additional challenge this year and a great excercise in promoting team work.

It will be judged very liberally since this is our first attempt at it.

***Uniforms***
Uniforms

US Forces: US Woodland with baseball hats.

Glade Liberation Front: Any other woodland BDU pattern with boonie hats.

Ansar Al Bentoneeya: Any desert pattern (ACU, 3 Color, Chocolate Chip, Multicam etc.)

***Ammo***
This event will start under strict ammo limits with re-supply contingent on reaching specific mission objectives. There will be ammo caches in the field and ammo will be located at specific check points.

Individual Players

Each player will start the event with no more than 1500 rounds. This count includes all rounds in their rifle, pistol and spare magazines.

Squad Weapons

Squad Weapons will be allowed 3700 rds.

Sniper Weapons

It is particularly important that the sniper use his ammo properly. There will not be heavier grain weights available in the resupplies.

Other Support Weapons

M203 shells, Claymores, Mortars, RPG's Laws and ag-01 grenades are exempt from the bb counts.

An undetermined number of players will be randomly pulled from formation and spot checked prior to mission launch. Any player found starting the event with ammunition that is 10% or more in excess of the limits will be sent home on the spot.

The ammunition in resupply caches will be .2g Excel bbs as this is the most commonly accepted high quality bb available.

***Weapons***
Weapons:

Standard individual weapons including pistols and rifles:

400 fps. with .2g

(note: This is a MILSIM event. Alien pulse rifles, obvious toys, or individual rifles with ultra high capacity electric box magazines will not be allowed.)

Squad Weapons:

Squad weapons must be belt fed replicas and cannot be used to engage within 50 ft:

450 fps. with .2g

(Note: Ultra High capacity magazines will be allowed for Squad Weapons)

Sniper Weapons:
Sniper weapons are to be bolt action or fired in semi-auto mode only. Snipers must not engage with their primary weapon within 100 ft.:

550fps with .2g.

(Note: Snipers will be held to the highest standard of conduct in regards to safety. Any person wishing to employ a sniper weapon will have to be individually approved.)

Grenades:

Foam rubber grenades, the exploding AG-01 and AG-01 (V.2) will be allowed. Foam Grenades will have a effective radius of ten feet.

RPGS and Rockets

Nerf Rockets will have a 20 ft kill radius. Please use caution with direct fire. 125 ft minimum engagement distance

Smoke:

Only cold smoke will be allowed.

ANY OTHER WEAPON:

We encourage the use of other devices such as mines, RPGs, Mortars, IEDs and booby traps. Generally, any commercially available device for airsoft or paintball will be allowed.

Any other weapon that you wish to employ will be individually evaluated for safety. Improvised or home made weapons will have to be demonstrated on the party who intends to use it and it's safety and feasability will have to be agreed upon by a panel of referrees.

Pyrotechnics:

Pyrotechnics may be in use by the event coordinators but due to potential fire problems individuals will not be allowed the use of pyrotechnic devices

***Weather***
Benton Kentucky for May 19-21

Average High Temperature 77.3 degrees

Average Low Temperature 56.6 degrees

Avg. Chance of Precipitation 30%

Average Wind Gusts 12.4 MPH

Data compiled by the NWS since 1904

[Serpent]

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 1ST for the first 150 players.

[Lu]

"Desertion: A small number of points will be deducted any time a player returns to the camping area after the mission is launched. This includes repair of broken guns, re-supply of any kind, battery charging etc. Returns to camp for medical reasons, injury or illness will not deduct points in any way."

Not to down play your rules, but don't you think that is alittle harsh, for battery charging. While I know some of us can afford multiple batteries, I am sure there is people who won't be able to. If the penalties are small then no big deal, but if they effect game outcome you might have some odd scoring situations. So there basically shooting there foot at even attending and hoping to win. I can understand your reasons at trying to keep people on the field, but penalizing them for things not in there control (battery life) really isn't a just cause, and I think that will make alot of people unhappy because Joe-Guy with 2 8.4 600mah's drains points becasue he can't afford to keep up with the big guys. Charging points for a broken gun? That is even more excessive. I am very down for the event and want to attend, but trying to look out for your average Joe competitor is something all organizer's (no matter how "hardcore" a game is) should really put into consideration. Not trying to rant, I'm definatly attending either way, just wanted to know what was the intent with it.

Registration: So May 1st is the deadline for 150 players. Is that your cap then? Just wanted to be sure.

[Serpent]

Points you made are understood but remember this isn't joe blow home boy's airsoft event. I've made entire games on 1 8.4v 600MaH mini in a upgraded TM MP5A5. Count your shots there are ammo limitations to this after all. Gear don't work? Kinda combat ineffective. I'll bring up that point but I've seen and heard of people in the feild cracking open a gearbox and putting it back together and still getting back in the game not having to do it in the feild isn't always a luxury.

We don't want to see a lot of people show up and not be able to complete it. I don't want to see a lot of people go home broken that's just not my style. I've seen the average airsofter and Idefinitely doubt they'll cut it here with ease. And this is not the kind of event that is tailored for the average airsofter. I'm not trying to be all hard core and what not but I am telling you in all honesty based on last years stats, this is not for everyone. You do need to be in good shape, well prepared, well disciplined. Crap happens and sometimes it lands on your head. This is why the best prepared team will win. There are patrol bases gun breaks you can go back to your patrol base fix it or swap it for a new one. Will you have to pack the tools or an extra? Of course. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

If you want to get even more into it an organized team will have an extra weapon or two and will help their fellow player out if his breaks. You will not only have to look after yourself but everyone around you.


150 is what we're expecting at the most.

[LimaTango]

This match is designed to be the cutting edge of MILSIM airsofting. The game is self is designed to simulate some of the real conditions experienced by real soldiers during combat time. Unpreparedness equipment wise, physically, and especially mentally will only result in a person going home with broken spirits. If you like to blow off ammo like there is no tommorow and you use mini batteries, ask a friend to borrow some more, or rig up a large battery and make accomidations.
There will be periods of rest and time when you go sit by the fire, drink some water and take a nap or sit around and chat, or fix broken weapons, get yourself revamped and rejuvinated for the next few hours.

This game is not for the faint hearted at all, preparedness is key and if you are not ready to endure up to 24 straight hours under rain or shine conditions your participation may need to be reconsidered. Even if you dont have the best of physical condition and you have the will you will be able to make it.

Please take into consideration that it takes a strong mental discipline to make it the whole way. It will be cold at night, might be hot in the day, you will be tired, probably hungery... etc... but you still have to maintain a professional attitude and act accordingly. There is a reason for the 60%+ dropout rate last year, this takes some planning and a lot of mental and physical conditioning. You will be carrying everything that you will be using in the field with you for several hours, this includes water, extra clothing, sleeping materials, tools, food, more water, replacement batteries. Extra layers of clothing and stuff like underarmor , polypro, gore-tex and other weather resistant pieces are being recommended.
Now on the lighter side, the veterans allready know this is one of the best constructed airsoft matches that could be put together, and though a real challenge as we all found out last year, still a very very fun event. This is a huge step in MILSIM

[AlphaSix]

Originally posted by LimaTango
This match is designed to be the cutting edge of MILSIM airsofting. The game is self is designed to simulate some of the real conditions experienced by real soldiers during combat time. Unpreparedness equipment wise, physically, and especially mentally will only result in a person going home with broken spirits. If you like to blow off ammo like there is no tommorow and you use mini batteries, ask a friend to borrow some more, or rig up a large battery and make accomidations.

And this is exactly why TF216 is planning on attending this event. I've been screaming "milsim" forever, and especially with a 24+ hour event, that intends to keep people away from the comfort of their vehicles and chargers, and fast food, it's good to see some other folks out there share my "flawed logic" (http://www.08eu.com/nuke/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=229) this sounds like the kind of event that scares away both the GucciSofters and the Paintsofters..

I'm looking forward to this event.


TThis is a huge step in MILSIM

Sounds good to me.

[Lu]

Don't take anything I said in vain... I was in no way talking on my behalf (in the sense of personal play style, I feel there is alot you can do and not make something to milsim. As from previous posts I tried to lay out how I felt, but I guess it didn't come across well enough, and do apologize.) but was trying to look out for John Q Airsofter, if you wanna blow off your average player that can't keep up with your routine, more power to you, it's your event, and I will definatly be coming. I guess just after just seeing years of a substandard event base (not downplaying any event, just saying the level of "infield" milsim-nish,) it's hard to comprehend what I have been waiting for (for a long time) is finally coming true by event standards.
Can't wait for the OP. Are you guys going to email out player packets closer to the date?

P.S: AlphaSix, this isn't the place to bring up past posts from other forums. I to share your "flawed logic," if you haven't caught through all of these posts and boards, that fact, sorry. If you wanna talk about this aside I am all for it. If you were to grasp my concept of what I was trying to throw out here (if I am not laying it out well enough, I do sincerely apologize) talk to me personally, never the less, I am not a paintsofter or guccisofter, I am just a your simple milsim player with my own rights and opinions (which you are to.) I never intended to make any bad blood here.

[Renshai]

Originally posted by Serpent
Oh yee of little faith. As details come ot the surface I'll post em but I'm willing to bet one that's unspoken is 1 Don't Die 2 Make the enemy Die. Sound about right so far I'll post thre rest as the details are made public.


Gee, never would have guessed. Holy crap; kill the enemy? Get over yourself man.

Judging by the already listed events, with full story lines and team profiles (meaning something like one team is defending an objective while the other is looking for a downed pilot and trying to get the defended objective...) the event is going to fill up quick. Safari Strike 2 is full, and its more than three months away. And Blind Fury 3 has what, 60 already registered?

I was looking for something that might help people decide what team to be on, not some snide elitist self-important hardass retort. You said the Ansar al whatever people might all be medics because they will be grossly outnumbered? Is this set in stone, or still just being kicked around? And will they be mainly on the defensive due to their smaller numbers? And what do the other two teams do? What is the ground like at the field; soft dirt or hard sand and clay? Questions like that are what we want to know.

I'm asking because we have a few people on my team who are interested, some might come depending on which "teams" do what. And we're about to order new tac gear, so every game we're going to play comes into what we get. If the general trend is that we'll be humping around fields all day, we'll go lighter. Otherwise we'll get gear with more space. See the dillema yet?

Nobody else here is planning the event with you. Don't cop an attitude just because we don't know, or aren't used to the type of crap thats going to be in this game. As you so proudly keep pointing out, there has never been a game like this before. Everyone is capable of adaptation, but not without knowing what they're adapting to. This type of thing is exactly what many people, including myself, want in an airsoft event, but even still there's no need to be a cocky d-bag about it. It's good that you're less interested in revinue and all that, but you can't expect everyone to just come in without question.

Like CRL1985 said, he was keeping the average airsofter in mind. With so few airsoft events and fields (as compared to football, soccer, even paintball - other games either common or growing in the U.S.) its more than fair to keep the common airsofter in mind, and that is what EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO ATTENDS GAMES IS USED TO. With the sport still growing, it's not a bad thing to keep a beginning airsofter in mind.

After all this, what I'm saying is chill out. The game sounds like a blast, but don't be so self-important, especially when people genuinely want to know stuff, or are looking out for other people.

[AlphaSix]

Originally posted by Renshai

After all this, what I'm saying is chill out. The game sounds like a blast, but don't be so self-important, especially when people genuinely want to know stuff, or are looking out for other people.

It just seems to me like Organizers are being really clear about this event not being for the beginning airsofter, and maybe even the experienced airsofter that isn't willing to push themselves. Whats wrong with that?

I love this hobby, but I don't have a blue suit with an "S" on the chest under my clothes, so I'm not going to worry about the players and teams that are still new at this stuff, or are figuring it all out, there are plenty of websites they can learn from, there are plenty of other free lunch events they can get started at.

Why do all airsoft events have to be tailored to ALL airsoft players? I honestly hope that isn't what this hobby degrades to.. People, it's not the players RIGHT to attend events, it's a PRIVILEGE. We aren't owed events...

I spoke with a teammate that attended BW last year, and he had both good and bad things to say about it, there were some looong patrols, it got very cold, there were some intense battles. People on this website have a "milsim" thread thats a zillion posts long, so I guess I'm wondering where all the "realsim" players are :)

[Lu]

"It just seems to me like Organizers are being really clear about this event not being for the beginning airsofter, and maybe even the experienced airsofter that isn't willing to push themselves. Whats wrong with that? "

Not a dang thing, I've just understood that fact, and was only curious when asking, not resentful.

"so I guess I'm wondering where all the "realsim" players are"

Hopefully we will all be attending this event.

"With the sport still growing, it's not a bad thing to keep a beginning airsofter in mind."

While I can agree with this, I have to not do so with this particulair event, standards have been layed out that should persuade new players and realsim haters alike to goto other events more tailored to there liking. That's just how it is, don't like it, don't come I guess.

Event Organizers: Mind me asking how many people you have registered so far?

[Serpent]

Renshai,

Ok bright one. Got a problem with me? Put it in a PM. Crap like that will make me get this thread locked. Next this IS NOT AN AIRSOFT OHIO EVENT. That's why no one else here is organizing this with me. Basically my goal in this thread is to invite the Airsoft Ohio Players that this could interest and hack it. Again I don't wnat people to walk away bitter this is not for the average airsofter. I don't mean to down the new guys as some of them can and will be able to do this. And beleive it or not we do have a few minors coming and a few that made it last year.

Now adressing the other issues you brought up about me. Now what is your Airsoft history? Military background? I'm a little cocky I'll give you that but grow up kid you don't have to put personal attacks on a public board that's just bad form. Yes my response was a little sarcastic and it is my nature I know I can hack this event it's nothing I haven't done before and yes I am familar with digging a fighting hole and fortifying temporary defensive positions. Bullets will go through logs and bushes bbs don't. get some larget logs and cak off some leafy bushes to fill the cracks and you got a defensive position in airsoft.

"I was looking for something that might help people decide what team to be on, not some snide elitist self-important hardass retort. You said the Ansar al whatever people might all be medics because they will be grossly outnumbered? Is this set in stone, or still just being kicked around?"

First off I'm not a "snide elitist self important hardass." You're only half right I'm a hardass mixed with wiseass. as for Al Ansar being all medics yes that is set in stone as there will be very few of us and a large area and heavily out numbered. Have you been to any of the larger more well organized events? that have a Shadow Squad? Think of them basically.

You may think I'm not looking out for the average airsofter right? Well I'd say a good number of them could make this event and a lightly smaller number survive it to the last day. We've scaled down the overall size of the place a bit to cut down on walking and increase some action, to cater to more of the average type of airsofter. The average airsofter could probably do this if they had enough will power. But tell me this how many of the average airsofter is well equiped, knowledgable, and skilled enough to complete something like this. I can't think of a game that has ever been like this. While minimal gear is rather minimal if things weather wise start getting a little worse with those minimal gear requirements the average airsofter will be miserable. If you're missible shivering under a poncho in pouring rain are you having a good time? Because I don't even like to be that ill equiped and last time I checked misery wasn't a good time. My goal is to make this as fun, and safe as humany possible with sticking with the overal goal and vision of this event. having 50~75 out of 150 players go home broken and with a bitter taste because they didn't have a good time is not my goal.


CRL1985
My appologies with not responding sooner. We do have atleast one AO team that's given us a go for the event and they're one of the more well known ones. The Strikers have also expressed and interest publicly on this board. The Shadow Squad from Irene II and III team OpForce will be represented. Team Archangel is on board. I don't have a number because I'm not in charge of registration and we haven't posted it up much. We're daking deposits up front so people don't say they'll show up then get lazy or loose interest. I don't run it but contact jasonj@otherside.com to register and send a deposit and deal with that whole aspect but I will ask about how many are registered. And get back to you.

On a note to all.

I'm not writing the story line on this because this event isn't my baby I'll post the story line and some basic objectives as soon as details are made aware to me. So far what I can expect is rapid dynamic tasking you may be pulled off one mission to complete another task.

Also,

Sponsors, we are looking for a few and we have contacted a few I'll post when we get more word on it. My appologies on incomplete information we're in the begining planning stages not the late advanced stages of planning and are still hammering out details. Thank you for your patience.

[Lu]

"My appologies on incomplete information we're in the begining planning stages not the late advanced stages of planning and are still hammering out details. Thank you for your patience."


Duely noted, it takes time, just excited in anticipation for event.

Teams: AO seems to be well represented by what you say. Seems like a healthy chunk of players from a few of the bigger teams (Strikers, 08th, TF216 ETC) will be there. Glad to see all of this coming together.

Thanks for the intel,
Lu

[Serpent]

I'm really impressed with the interest generated by this event from the Airsoft Ohio Community. I honestly didn't think there'd be this much interest, I hope the excitement doesn't dissipate as time goes by. I think that's part of why we're breaking things up as far as updates go so everyone has to keep checking up on the event. Hope to see ya'll there.

[Serpent]

CRL1985,

Just spoke with Jason we have about 50 commited so far. Story line will be posted this week. And this again isn't the shoot for an hour stand around and eat cookies event once it kicks it doesn't stop for 24 hour straight.

Commanders will have to rotate their troops in the patrol bases from reserves (resting and auxillary security), security, and field forces. Just like real operations. Best of luck.

[Serpent]

Central Balkans.........Present Day



In the fall of 2004, Bentonistahn was thrown into chaos after a bloody coup left the country lawless and leaderless. Ethnic and religious division further protracted the instability, as dozens of individual groups emerged to attempt to sieze power in the region.



Fearing the safety of it's own borders and overwhelmed by the flood of refugees and ethnic undesireables into thier country Doghistahn chose to take drastic action.



Doghistahn re-mobilzed a previously banned division of it's army to quell the unrest in Bentonhistahn at any cost. This unit was made up of well trained but brutally violent former soldiers of the Doghistahn Armies.



For nearly a decade they had been forced by their own government to live in the harsh Glades region on the border between Bentonhistahn and Doghistahn or face trial and execution for their war crimes committed in the past. Now they had been reformed and re-armed as the Glade Liberation Forces.



On March 19th 2005, the Glade Liberation Forces were unleashed, crossing the border into Bentonhistan to claim it for themselves.



A small US Special Forces Task Force (Texas-12) was there to meet them. For two days Texas-12 held back the GLF while suffering numerous casualties and frequent attacks by an indigenous resistance force the Ansar Al Bentoneeya.



Ultimately, Texas-12 was forced to fallback setting defensive perimeter around the captial city of Benton to protect it's inhabitants from being slaughtered. The GLF quickly encircled the city cutting off it's supply lines



The siege continued for the next 14 months........



May 19th 2006



Inside Benton thousands are dead or dieing from starvation. Relief supplies are unable to get in. Tension is rising and indigenous resistance forces are becoming increasingly hostile to US forces. The siege continues to worsen as the GLF has dammed and poisoned water supplies.



The UN has decided that full scale intervention is not prudent because of dozens of uncontrolled nuclear and chemical weapons that were left in the region after the fall of the Soviet Union.



Unfortunately, negotiation with the GLF is now impossible. Under international scrutiny and facing UN sanctions, Doghistahn now claims the GLF to be an independent rebel faction. To support it's political posturing, Doghistahn has moved it's regular army into the Glade region to prevent a GLF retreat.



Unless TX-12 can take back the farmlands and water supplies around Benton from the GLF... the city will die.



It's a standoff.

Registration is now limited to 150
Just got the word they limited it to 150 now officially.
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http://www.madbullairsoft.com/

http://www.slingsonly.com/

http://www.airsplat.com/

http://www.nashvilleairsoft.com/

[Huey]

Barring some major turn in events, this is definately something I'd like to make it out to.

26 Hours lugging around an m249? Sounds like a blast to me.

I'll send the registration very soon (Just have to double check to make sure theres absolutely no conflicts in my schedule).

[Serpent]

1. Insert via Helo in hostile AO.

2. Conduct liaison with covert intelligence asset.

3. Establish and maintain security of a patrol base.

4. Conduct reconnaissance patrol.

5. Conduct emergency air crew extraction

6. Locate and establish evidence of war crimes (i.e mass graves, torture sites etc.) GLF- prevent the above.

7. Locate and secure aerial re-supply containers.

8. Conduct liason with indigenous forces.

9. Secure and sweep road for IED's. GLF prevent same.

10. Locate and recover kidnapped HVT. GLF kill same.

11. Sensitive site expolitation- Secure and recover bio-ordnance.

12. Eliminate indigenous resistance forces.

These are 12 of the key missions. There will be secondary missions that will be assigned to run concurrently.


edit*
GLF Registration is temporarily closed

[PEPE_USMC]

Serpent
Is there anyway possible to post a roster under the forum of Airsoft Kentucky. That way members of the same teams could have the possibility to communicate with their teams. It can set in motion some ideas that the groups need to start preparing for. Such as who will bring what. I know the event has not closed and certain issues still need to be completed in the planning process, but is that a possibility. I have also seen it requested on the Airsoft Kentucky website. Thanks for any thing you may be able to do about this. I will also email the POC, but just wanted the request to be made public in case others are wanting to know the same thing.

Thanks
Semper Fi

[PEPE_USMC]

Serpent,
thanks the info is posted and availible.

[Serpent]

AO teams attending or represented and teams attending or represented on the US Side to the best of my knowledge:

Strikers
Team Tac
97th Phantom Squadron
08th Ohio Expeditionary Unit
Team Archangel

[dezzysteelwolf]

Good lord this sounds like fun...

[mrmaxthe500th]

I've tried several times to contact jasonj@otherside.com for registratn and PM'd Serpent re: registrtn over weeks time but no avail. Our team doesnt want to miss this one. Does anyone know who we have to pay to secure our spots? Paypal?:confused:

[Bravo-04]

All,

I am the primary event organizer for Operation Banshee Wrath II. I was finally able to get my account activated on this forum so I can answer all of your questions directly.

There are currently 23 slots remaining on US forces (woodland w/baseball caps).

As soon as these slots are full we will consider opening up another 25 slots for each primary force. The shadow force will remain closed.

Current total registration is 90 with additional verbal committments from two other teams.




MRMAX,

I have received your request for registration. You and three other members of POB now have slots reserved on US Forces. You may register via Paypal to the account jasonj@otherside.com. I sent you several replys but they bounced back.

[mrmaxthe500th]

Thank you so much. If ya need to e mail me try mrmax@ameritech.net as I'm having trouble w/my primary pop mail account. We'll be making a payment soon.

[Fraggy]

LET'S GO TX-12!!!:D Sorry....just getting pumped....

[Bravo-04]

LET'S GO TX-12! Right now you're badly outnumbered and need help.

This thing has shaped up to be a classic North/South rivalry. TX-12 is made up mostly of OH teams and the GLF is entirely from TN.

TX-12 needs to pick up 20 players. Call all your OH buddies in to kick some TN a**.

If we fill up by April 15, we'll open another 25 slots per side.

BTW: Free registraion to the first 3 guys with working helmet or gun mounted cameras.

[Bravo-04]

This is it. We're down to the wire. There are 17 US slots available.

REGISTRATION WILL END ON APRIL 30TH. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP AND HAVE NOT MADE YOUR DEPOSIT, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE APRIL 30TH.

jasonj@otherside.com


Bravo4

[Bravo-04]

REGISTRATION WILL END ON APRIL 30TH. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP AND HAVE NOT MADE YOUR DEPOSIT, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE APRIL 30TH.

We have less than 10 slots remaining. I anticipate a rush on registration in these last few days.

We have a great event planned with fantastic props, an extensive list of sponsors, and a great variety of prizes to raffle off.



jasonj@otherside.com


Bravo4

[Lu]

The 08th should be sending full payment soon. Can't wait for this op.

[Serpent]

Got that weekend off I'll definitely be there too.

[Puma]

Now, not to come off as a bum, but I would rather not make a six hour drive by myself. I'm looking for a group/person to travel with (I have preferences, you know who you are) from the Dayton/Columbus area, but I am willing to meet you guys somewhere *cough* Cincy *cough*

Let me know via PM so we don't clog the boards up. Thanks in advance.

[mrmaxthe500th]

P.O.B. will see ya all out there!

[Bravo-04]

Banshee Wrath II, 2006 is over. Planning for Banshee Wrath III has already begun. Thank you all for making the long drive.

We'll see you again next year, with even more players, props, and explosions.


Bravo4

Jason Janes