(for photos of previous events click here)
Briefing Sheet 1: Event Overview
Briefing Sheet 2: Event Rules
Ammunition
Communication
Medic Rules
Capturing Prisoners
The Media
Government Advisors
Preparation for the Event
Briefing Sheet 3: Dress Code & Weapon Requirements
Overview
Dress Code for VC/NVA Forces
Dress Code for US Forces
Weapon Restrictions
Briefing Sheet 1: Event Overview
For players who have attended the previous Vietnam themed Airsoft ‘In Country’ events at Combat South the general organisation and gameplay will follow the established pattern, with some minor modifications to previous years. Also a big ‘thank you’ is given in credit to Nick (Sideshow) from the original Wiltshire War Zone site, for giving permission to use his original idea as the basis for the ‘In Country’ events at Combat South. BEFORE booking players are requested to read over this information. All players must book and pay in advance. Players will be asked which side they intend to play on at booking. A numbers balancing system will be in operation to keep the sides balanced.
The In Country 8: ‘Sin Loi…’ event will run from the evening of Friday 6th to the afternoon of Sunday 8th of August 2010. Players must be over 18 and no two-tone/translucent weapons will be allowed. NO scopes on any weapons except sniper rifles. Sniper rifles must have wood effect furniture, any non-period plastic effect furniture/RIS rails etc, must be covered/scrimmed on any weapon. The cost will be £30 per player and includes gameplay for the entire event, parking and camping (if required) on the site for Friday and Saturday night. The event is not run like a standard walk on day and players are expected to understand they are booking to play at a Vietnam War themed event and should be sympathetic to the period. Players must also conform to the published (below) kit/weapon expectations. There will be ammunition limitations and for more realism the event will run non-stop through the Saturday until dusk and non-stop until Sunday lunchtime. ALL Airsoft weapons must conform to the site FPS limits: 328fps+7% with a 0.2g BB for AEGs and 400 fps for single action rifles.. Combat South will provide basic weapon support facilities where possible, such as battery charging/basic maintenance and selling ammunition/ pyrotechnics, along with soft drinks and sweets.
Players are expected to provide/cook their own food throughout the weekend.
Friday 5th August 2011 |
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1800 |
Arrivals welcomed and equipment dropped off at PX |
Saturday 6th August 2011 |
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0900 |
Check in and chronograph ALL Airsoft weapons |
1000 |
Welcome & briefing to both teams |
1020 |
NAV/VC & US forces move out to their respective bases and set up |
1045 |
Hostilities commence on blast of air horn |
1800 |
Hostilities suspended on blast of air horn |
1820 |
All players move to PX for Vietnam themed 'social' evening. |
Sunday 7th August 2011 |
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0900 |
All players and equipment made ready |
1000 |
NVA/VC & US forces move out to their respective bases and set up |
1015 |
Hostilities commence on blast of air horn |
1330 |
Hostilities cease on blast of air horn |
The above schedule is for guidance only and is subject to change without prior notice.
General Organisation
To make the day more authentic players are expected to conform to the appropriate dress and weapon requirements. Players who turn up inappropriately dressed may not be allowed to play (see Dress Code & Weapon Requirements for details). The game will run throughout the weekend with sub-missions appearing within the game at appropriate times with no stop for lunch.
Also around the PX there will be period vehicles and AFVN radio playing throughout the whole event to add to the period atmosphere. For safety reasons no weapons fire or combat of any kind will be allowed on the site during the social evening. Due to the nature of the event, players and visitors to the site will not be allowed to turn up to any part of the event without arranging this in advance with Combat South. Any allowed visitor should also wear appropriate period style clothing where possible.
Briefing Sheet 2: Event Rules
Ammunition/Pyrotechnics
To keep a 'realistic' amount of ammunition usage in the field, players will only be able to carry a maximum of 600 rounds in magazines (hicap or lowcap) in the field. No filler bottles/containers should be used by troops whilst away from their base camp. However, 1200 rounds are allowed for an M60 or similar support weapon, along with a further 600 rounds for each extra support weapon bandolier carried. This allowance for support weapons cannot be shared to other weapons.
The player ammunition allowance does not include pistol and M203 type grenades (moscart) ammunition. When players need to replenish their ammunition it can only be done at selected base camps/resupply points. This can be done at any time, or when a player is respawning.
Only approved pyrotechnics may be used onsite, if you are unsure please ask a member of CS staff. Hand to hand or bayonet combat of any kind is not allowed during the day. However, a 'tap on the shoulder kill' is allowed to represent a stealthy knife attack.
Communications
US forces may use a radio network with one radio allowed per unit in the field, however NVA/VC forces may not use radios and must rely upon runners and whistles to communicate. Once KIA, players must not communicate to each other except to point out they are dead/out of the game. Tactical communication by dead players is unrealistic and above all, unfair. Dead men tell no tales.
Medic Rules/Respawning Rules
Each side will have a number of allocated player 'medics' - these can fight and be hit/killed in exactly the same way as normal players. Once hit, a 5 minutes 'bleed out' time will start.
Players must fall incapacitated and attach the white ‘hit’ tie to the foresight area of their weapon. They are able to move a little if required or are in the way. Also, two or more team members can move a ‘wounded’ player to cover if required/able. During the ‘bleed out time’ players may call for a medic (or 'bacsi' in the case of NVA/VC).
If a medic can get to the hit player within the 5 minutes, the medic must place both hands on the ‘wounded’ player above the waist constantly for 2 minutes. (If a hit player is wearing period body armour, healing time is reduced to 1 minute).
Both the wounded player and medic cannot fire any weapons during the healing process. Players must wait the full 5 minutes of 'bleed out' whether a medic is present or not.
Similarly other players cannot attempt to 'speed up' the time the player is out of the game by any other method. If wounded player does not get healed within the 5 minutes then the wounded player is considered KIA and must respawn. A ‘KIA’ player may respawn instantly at; their base flag (unless it is in movement between bases) or any of the site respawn points designated for their sides use. Players cannot respawn at a respawn point that has enemy activity close to it. Players must wait to use it, or respawn somewhere else.
Players may only replenish their ammunition/pyrotechnics when at their own respawn point.
Capturing Prisoners
Players from each side can be captured as prisoners either through surrender or when they are hit. There must be a ratio of at least 2 members of the capturing team per prisoner to escort them to the capturing team base and to guard them while there. When at the base prisoners must slip the white 'tie' over their weapons and wait for 10 minutes. Once the time is up they must make their way back to their own base camp to respawn-just as if they were KIA. Prisoners returning cannot return to play/remove white 'tie', until they have respawned from their base.
Capturing a downed pilot/aircrew may reveal some information - they will supply it willingly once within the capturing teams base. However, pilots/aircrew must stay within the capturing teams base and need to be guarded as they may escape if their guard ratio drops below 2 guards per prisoner. All prisoners, especially pilots/aircrew can be rescued by their own forces and immediately become active if successfully rescued. Weapons held by any type of prisoner are not effective within the capturing forces camp whilst under an effective guard.
The Media
Up to 2 'photo journalists' may be attached to either side. They will dress in a period style to blend in with the side they are on. They will take photographs of combat and their side in action. They can be hit, but will self-respawn on the spot after 5 minutes 'bleed out' time.
Photo journalists cannot use any weapons offensively, only in self-defence. As a result neither side should deliberately shoot at them. They may not wear hi-vis jackets as this will give away positions and detract from the atmosphere of the day. Photo journalists will pay a reduced fee to cover food costs. Players who wish to act as photo journalists must apply to Steve Banks directly as the numbers are strictly limited. Players cannot just turn up with the intention of taking this role without prior consent.
Government Advisors
There may be some government advisors in country (usually in loud civilian type clothing such as Hawaiian shirts). They represent the government of whichever side sees them. They are not part of the fighting and should not be shot at, they cannot be killed. Typically they will be CS staff setting up pyrotechnics to make the day more interesting with some bigger bangs.
Preparation for the Event
Players need to be fit enough to cope with a days Airsoft against/with experienced players and 'nam' enthusiasts. For information on combat in Vietnam and Vietnam uniforms and equipment see Dress Code & Weapon Requirements or read some of the excellent books on the subject. If unsure do not go buying 'so called' Vietnam original or repro items until you are sure they are correct or acceptable.
Briefing Sheet 3: Dress Code & Weapon Requirements
The Vietnam themed events at Combat South are intended for 'nam' enthusiasts. The dress code/weapon limitations are essential to make the day feel as authentic as possible. If you do not feel able to conform to these specific requirements please do not ask to attend. Players who turn up inappropriately dressed may not be able to play. For those players who have played the Vietnam days at WWZ, the kit requirements are very similar.
For more information on appropriate kit try the following:
- www.bat21.com
- www.diddybop.demon.co.uk
- www.thevietnam-database.co.uk
- pages.xtn.net/~wingman/articles/uniforms.htm
- www.softmilitary.co.uk/reenactors
- grunt.space.swri.edu/glossary.htm
You can purchase sets of black pyjamas from Tecsos for approx. £10 (...but wash before you wear!)
None of the above are endorsed or recommended by Combat South.
Dress Code for VC/NVA Forces
Clothing |
Footwear |
Headwear |
Webbing |
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Ideal |
Traditional pyjama suit or tan fatigues |
Black pumps or sandals |
Period NVA sun hat or VC low brimmed boonie hat |
Vietnamese/Chinese made AK47 or SKS chest rig |
Suggested |
Plain black no pocket fatigue trousers, black kung-fu style shirt or baggy green or khaki army shirt (remove any non-VC/NVA badges) |
Plain black boots |
Straw Coolie hat or reproduction boonie or sun hat |
Soviet plain tan AK chest rig |
Acceptable |
Plain black BDU type trousers. Black, green or khaki shirt. No BDU's other than black BDU trousers. Black pyjamas |
Sturdy footwear, no trainers |
Modern plain olive bush hat |
Plain black, tan or olive shoulder bags. Anything pre-1960's should be fine |
Unacceptable |
Modern camouflage of any type. Non-military style clothing |
Trainers or trainer types of footwear |
Baseball caps, woolly hats |
Modern webbing and holsters. Assault/tactical vests |
Dress Code for US Forces
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Clothing |
Footwear |
Headwear |
Webbing |
Ideal |
Vietnam era jungle or camouflage* fatigues |
Vietnam era jungle boots |
Vietnam era M1 type helmet, period olive or camouflage* boonie hat |
Full Vietnam era webbing gear and/or bandoleers |
Suggested |
Reproduction jungle pattern or camouflage* fatigues |
Modern or reproduction jungle boots |
Reproduction plain olive or camouflage* boonie hat, plain olive or camouflage* headbands and bandannas |
Basic reproduction or Vietnam era webbing gear |
Acceptable |
Plain olive or tiger stripe BDU's |
Plain black boots, no trainers |
Modern plain olive boonie hat |
Old webbing from the 60's and 70's |
Unacceptable |
Modern camouflage* of any type. Non-military style clothing |
Trainers or trainer types of footwear |
Modern baseball caps, woolly hats |
Modern webbing and holsters. Assault/tactical vests |
*Camouflage types allowed are Tiger Stripes, ERDL, period duck hunter and Mitchell 'Leaf' pattern. Absolutely NO modern camouflage such as DPM, Woodland, Desert, Flecktarn, Marpat etc. |
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Weapon Restrictions
US Forces |
VC/NVA Forces |
Armalite series: M16 VN, A1, A2, CAR15, XM177E2/E1, M733 SR16, M4 (for RIS models remove front foregrip and scrim the RIS to cover it) |
Almost any period looking weapons from WWII upto the 1960's including: |
Any period looking weapons that would have been used during the Vietnam conflict are acceptable, please note the lists above are not exhaustive. |
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NO modern shotguns such as the SPAS12 etc. NO scopes on any weapons except sniper rifles. Sniper rifles must have wood effect furniture, any modern black plastic effect furniture must be covered/scrimmed. |
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ALL Airsoft weapons must conform to the site FPS limits: |
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