Posted: 9/15/2013 4:19:33 PM EDT
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This is an intense force on force event.
OpFor will be playing the role of motivated and aggressive terrorists. Monday, 07 Oct, 7 slots: 7:30PM-2:00AM(estimate) Tuesday, 08 Oct, 8 slots: 7:30PM - 3:00AM(estimate) Wednesday, 09 Oct, 8 slots: 7:30PM - 3:00AM(estimate) Thursday, 10 Oct, 7 slots: 7:30PM - 2:00AM(estimate) Friday, 11 Oct, 7 slots: 7:30PM - 2:00AM(estimate) Saturday, 12 Oct, 7 slots: 8:30AM - 2:30PM(estimate) *NOTE: All days begin at 7:30 PM with the exception of Saturday the 12th which begins at 8:30 AM. If you take a slot & receive an email confirmation then you are expected to show up on time and participate until complete. Taking a slot keeps someone else who is interested from participating. To sign up: You must be a US citizen Legal adult - 18 years old or older No felonies Able to pass a drug screening Sign the NDA and Liability Release/Waiver Able & willing to follow directions Bring: Athletic cup Gloves Clothing - long sleeves, pants, lightwgt boots... Water Snacks Small towel Photo ID Foam ear pro (optional but sometimes nice to have) Do not bring any loaded weapons, fixed blade knives, loaded magazines, large folders or munitions into the training area. If you CCW, that's fine - just lock it in your vehicle for the duration of the event. *Weapons and munitions will be provided to you along with approved face and neck protection. To volunteer for a slot(s), email: [email protected] 24Sep UPDATE: Monday, Oct 07 - still need 5 RP Friday, Oct 11 - still need 5 RP Saturday, Oct 12 - still need 3 RP |
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That excuse is getting old. You need to come up with some new material or turn in your man card... Quoted:
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And again, I will be traveling out of state that week. 
That excuse is getting old. You need to come up with some new material or turn in your man card... You should see him cringe when I show him my marks of shame. 
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That excuse is getting old. You need to come up with some new material or turn in your man card... Quoted:
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And again, I will be traveling out of state that week.
That excuse is getting old. You need to come up with some new material or turn in your man card... Unfortunately, this is not a excuse. I can come up with better excuses than this. I got promoted earlier in the summer and got all the perks that came with it including doubling my work load. 
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All right! Who's going? I am going to try for my usual Monday & Tuesday, the days for us old and slow, low point score peoples. Anybody got a denim shirt I can borrow? My other one is kinda' messed up.... You need to stay out of the way of them sim rounds!
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Quoted: All right! Who's going? I am going to try for my usual Monday & Tuesday, the days for us old and slow, low point score peoples. Anybody got a denim shirt I can borrow? My other one is kinda' messed up.... But the I'm planning on dodging sim round tue/wed. Family is coming down so the friday run got nixed by my better half :( |
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You need to stay out of the way of them sim rounds! Quoted:
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All right! Who's going? I am going to try for my usual Monday & Tuesday, the days for us old and slow, low point score peoples. Anybody got a denim shirt I can borrow? My other one is kinda' messed up.... You need to stay out of the way of them sim rounds! I work and I train to be as stealthy as I can be....but for some reason people have the proclivity to shoot me when the opportunity presents itself, especially when I have a denim shirt on..
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what is this and why should i go? It is awesome filled awesomeness that allows for people like you and I to walk around with "That guy had a bunch of cigarettes put out on him!!" type battle scars from the simunition rounds you will take from the counter terrorism ninjas-in-training. There is also a super-badass cat that may or may not help with long range spotting. Do it. |
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Quoted: I'd be all over this if someone could round up an M249 with .223 simunition I could use, and some night vision. Getting popped with the .223 sim while you're lobbing 9mm sim back.... just sucks. . . . Be more sneaky. A mag dump of 9mm sims to the back of an unpadded thigh will make em dance :) |
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9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. Quoted:
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So they give the volunteers 9mm pistols only, while the counter terrorism ninja guys have rifles? 9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. This. The 9mm ARs use special mags though, that are pretty similar to a standard 30rd 556 mag. Its really good training as OPFOR. Doing reloads or clearing malfunctions under pressure, ie rounds coming at you, opens up a whole new world of stress. Plus you get a much better understanding of what does and doesn't work in the real world. Not bagging on any trainer or any program, but there's some popular stuff out there that will get you shot up in a hurry if you don't learn to adapt to it to the situation. Also if you bring your own belt/rack/plate carrier/whatever you'll get a good idea of how it all works with the rest of your getup. I change something on my gear almost every time I go down there, trying to get it all tuned in just right. I could go on and on. Short story: you help good guys get good training, they help you get good training back. |
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Yes, I agree... There is absolutely no substitute for good training.
Take the latest event. The shooting in the Navy yard was bad, but could have been much worse, had officers not had good training. The active shooter was removed due to a DC Police Officer and a US Park Police Officer teaming up and getting into it, they "kept moving".... Bringing officers from various agencies together, forming teams, made a difference. Here's a snippit from the CBS news about it: CBS link Somehow, I don't think they learned it from magpul videos..... |
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This. The 9mm ARs use special mags though, that are pretty similar to a standard 30rd 556 mag. Its really good training as OPFOR. Doing reloads or clearing malfunctions under pressure, ie rounds coming at you, opens up a whole new world of stress. Plus you get a much better understanding of what does and doesn't work in the real world. Not bagging on any trainer or any program, but there's some popular stuff out there that will get you shot up in a hurry if you don't learn to adapt to it to the situation. Also if you bring your own belt/rack/plate carrier/whatever you'll get a good idea of how it all works with the rest of your getup. I change something on my gear almost every time I go down there, trying to get it all tuned in just right. I could go on and on. Short story: you help good guys get good training, they help you get good training back. Quoted:
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So they give the volunteers 9mm pistols only, while the counter terrorism ninja guys have rifles? 9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. This. The 9mm ARs use special mags though, that are pretty similar to a standard 30rd 556 mag. Its really good training as OPFOR. Doing reloads or clearing malfunctions under pressure, ie rounds coming at you, opens up a whole new world of stress. Plus you get a much better understanding of what does and doesn't work in the real world. Not bagging on any trainer or any program, but there's some popular stuff out there that will get you shot up in a hurry if you don't learn to adapt to it to the situation. Also if you bring your own belt/rack/plate carrier/whatever you'll get a good idea of how it all works with the rest of your getup. I change something on my gear almost every time I go down there, trying to get it all tuned in just right. I could go on and on. Short story: you help good guys get good training, they help you get good training back. I'll say it. If you try pulling some Chris Costa dance moves, you're going to feel a lot of pain. |
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9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. Quoted:
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So they give the volunteers 9mm pistols only, while the counter terrorism ninja guys have rifles? 9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. Thanks for clearing that up. That will make me feel a little better if I ever decide to volunteer. Sounds like fun. |
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Quoted: I'll say it. If you try pulling some Chris Costa dance moves, you're going to feel a lot of pain. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: So they give the volunteers 9mm pistols only, while the counter terrorism ninja guys have rifles? 9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. This. The 9mm ARs use special mags though, that are pretty similar to a standard 30rd 556 mag. Its really good training as OPFOR. Doing reloads or clearing malfunctions under pressure, ie rounds coming at you, opens up a whole new world of stress. Plus you get a much better understanding of what does and doesn't work in the real world. Not bagging on any trainer or any program, but there's some popular stuff out there that will get you shot up in a hurry if you don't learn to adapt to it to the situation. Also if you bring your own belt/rack/plate carrier/whatever you'll get a good idea of how it all works with the rest of your getup. I change something on my gear almost every time I go down there, trying to get it all tuned in just right. I could go on and on. Short story: you help good guys get good training, they help you get good training back. I'll say it. If you try pulling some Chris Costa dance moves, you're going to feel a lot of pain. One Tuesday night there was a new volunteer having problems getting a mag seated. Flashlights from above illuminate the area to help him. I decide to wander back to try and help. About the time I get around a corner I see Mr. new guy trying to slam a mag home only to miss the magwell, hit his wrist on the magwell and thus throw his loaded mag about 4 feet above his head. The response from above was "THIS IS LIKE A F####N MAGPUL VIDEO IN HERE!" and the lights go off. Unwilling to be tainted by such smoothness I returned to my dark corner and tried to laugh quietly. |
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Thanks for clearing that up. That will make me feel a little better if I ever decide to volunteer. Sounds like fun. Quoted:
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So they give the volunteers 9mm pistols only, while the counter terrorism ninja guys have rifles? 9mm ARs. They run their issue rifles with conversion kits generally. Thanks for clearing that up. That will make me feel a little better if I ever decide to volunteer. Sounds like fun. It's worth your time. Like cowboy said, it will give you a good idea of where you stack up with everything: gear, fitness, tactical awareness, etc., etc.. You'll leave there and have a whole new outlook on what you wish to accomplish and how to improve. Plus, if you can run and shoot and change shitty mags in the pitch-black, deafening hell they create, I'm convinced you can pretty well do it anywhere. And it's free!! Hell, they give you the rifle and ammo. All you have to do it show up and play hard. I'd do it every opportunity if I were in-state. Quoted:
Yes, I agree... There is absolutely no substitute for good training. Take the latest event. The shooting in the Navy yard was bad, but could have been much worse, had officers not had good training. The active shooter was removed due to a DC Police Officer and a US Park Police Officer teaming up and getting into it, they "kept moving".... Bringing officers from various agencies together, forming teams, made a difference. Here's a snippit from the CBS news about it: CBS link Somehow, I don't think they learned it from magpul videos..... Is it me, or does this same structure not exist at the local level with regards to school shootings, and why not? Seems (without knowing anything about it) that they stage outside and await SWAT, and by that time the shooter's done all he came to do. |
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This might be my last trip down to the house for a while............. so I got some patches done up for the HTFers this round: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/clastac/op002_zps2e0e9a2b.jpg Whatcha think? Nice!!!!! |
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This might be my last trip down to the house for a while............. so I got some patches done up for the HTFers this round: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/clastac/op002_zps2e0e9a2b.jpg Whatcha think? Oh shit 
I may have to find a night to come down for that. |
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This might be my last trip down to the house for a while............. so I got some patches done up for the HTFers this round: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/clastac/op002_zps2e0e9a2b.jpg Whatcha think? Please tell me you will be there Saturday :fingerscrossed: |
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Quoted: Oh shit I may have to find a night to come down for that. Quoted: Quoted: This might be my last trip down to the house for a while............. so I got some patches done up for the HTFers this round: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/clastac/op002_zps2e0e9a2b.jpg Whatcha think? Oh shit I may have to find a night to come down for that. No shit! I love it! ETA: Email sent.... Now, to procure PPE... |
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Oh wow, how the hell did I miss this thread. I never done anything like this and this... this looks like something I would like. Looking into schedule before I commit I think this week is already full. You might try this one instead: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_8_45/539717_DARC_Oct_Adv_Urban_Warfare_OP4.html |
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Night 1 ...
What a great night. The days when only a few people came out to RP seem to be over, the secret is out. Somebody's talkin' about fight club..... 
We had a big turn out tonight, and everyone I heard had a blast, especially the new guys. The young guys with the still good knees, and quick reflexes, really get around the house. I feel that us old dogs are almost to a time to find a place on the cat walk.. With the size of the RP pool, things went a little different than in the past. I would go into detail, but then I would get the NDA whack, followed by the Ninja boot, and the ban hammer. Needless to say, the only thing I can bitch about is now we really need a bigger RP shack....
For me, I is back at the twisted chicken inn, munchin' on my Stouffer's microwaved wonder, and watchin' the Walkin Dead by 11:15 PM, and that's all right with me.. 
Cheerrs, CT |
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Quoted: Night 1 ... What a great night. The days when only a few people came out to RP seem to be over, the secret is out. Somebody's talkin' about fight club..... We had a big turn out tonight, and everyone I heard had a blast, especially the new guys. The young guys with the still good knees, and quick reflexes, really get around the house. I feel that us old dogs are almost to a time to find a place on the cat walk.. With the size of the RP pool, things went a little different than in the past. I would go into detail, but then I would get the NDA whack, followed by the Ninja boot, and the ban hammer. Needless to say, the only thing I can bitch about is now we really need a bigger RP shack.... For me, I is back at the twisted chicken inn, munchin' on my Stouffer's microwaved wonder, and watchin' the Walkin Dead by 11:15 PM, and that's all right with me.. Cheerrs, CT Clastac: "Hey guys... is this my blood" while gazing at a handfull of blood and watching more drip down. |
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Night 2... Clastac: "Hey guys... is this my blood" while gazing at a handfull of blood and watching more drip down. Quoted:
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Night 1 ... What a great night. The days when only a few people came out to RP seem to be over, the secret is out. Somebody's talkin' about fight club.....
We had a big turn out tonight, and everyone I heard had a blast, especially the new guys. The young guys with the still good knees, and quick reflexes, really get around the house. I feel that us old dogs are almost to a time to find a place on the cat walk.. With the size of the RP pool, things went a little different than in the past. I would go into detail, but then I would get the NDA whack, followed by the Ninja boot, and the ban hammer. Needless to say, the only thing I can bitch about is now we really need a bigger RP shack....
For me, I is back at the twisted chicken inn, munchin' on my Stouffer's microwaved wonder, and watchin' the Walkin Dead by 11:15 PM, and that's all right with me..
Cheerrs, CT Clastac: "Hey guys... is this my blood" while gazing at a handfull of blood and watching more drip down. Sorry about getting blood on everything. I was about a 1/2 Quart low when I got home today. How did those pics turn out? How many calories does the nightly exercise burn up? |
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Quoted: Sorry about getting blood on everything. I was about a 1/2 Quart low when I got home today. How did those pics turn out? How many calories does the nightly exercise burn up? Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Night 1 ... What a great night. The days when only a few people came out to RP seem to be over, the secret is out. Somebody's talkin' about fight club..... We had a big turn out tonight, and everyone I heard had a blast, especially the new guys. The young guys with the still good knees, and quick reflexes, really get around the house. I feel that us old dogs are almost to a time to find a place on the cat walk.. With the size of the RP pool, things went a little different than in the past. I would go into detail, but then I would get the NDA whack, followed by the Ninja boot, and the ban hammer. Needless to say, the only thing I can bitch about is now we really need a bigger RP shack.... For me, I is back at the twisted chicken inn, munchin' on my Stouffer's microwaved wonder, and watchin' the Walkin Dead by 11:15 PM, and that's all right with me.. Cheerrs, CT Clastac: "Hey guys... is this my blood" while gazing at a handfull of blood and watching more drip down. Sorry about getting blood on everything. I was about a 1/2 Quart low when I got home today. How did those pics turn out? How many calories does the nightly exercise burn up? http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/dgilme/blood_zps477fadf6.jpg And just cause http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/dgilme/6e995e64-4c3a-4575-b2bc-0a242aa7eef6_zps4b96e780.jpg Beware the mouse of bad touches http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/dgilme/1c97aec1-9edc-4f2e-8b2a-76a20ded03ed_zps1ab2eb0b.jpg |