2008 Oklahoma D-day, The Allies and 82nd are getting ready.

[jade_monkey07]

haha yeah we learned the rules drunk....the night before :P had a BLAST tho! def gonna play again next year

(sorry to hijack your thread)

Hooah for Commonwealth (SPPL anyways...)

Played for Nucleus (and Band of Brothers), and our game with you all was awesome.. You had us beat for the first bit.... we got lucky and pushed you back out...

Lo

[Risken]

(sorry to hijack your thread)

No problem. The Commonwealth troops were a lot of fun and kicked some but. We had a good time when we linked up with you. This year should be even better! In some ways we'll be linked even closer with you guys in '08.

And the Allied armor has been reorganized into the 2nd Armor Group. It wil be steps above where it has been in the past. If you have aninterest in bringing a tank, plane, APC or any vehicle please get with them. There is a limit of 20 vehicles per side this year (that means there could be 40 tanks total!). The web site for the 2nd Armor Group is http://www.2armorokdday.com/ This unit will consist of tanks, anti-tank units artillery, aircraft and suporting infantry. It even has an MP unit for "special" assignments.

The 82nd will be made up of 5 Regiments including Pathfinders - the 504th Parachure Infantry Regiment (PIR), the 505th PIR, the 507th PIR, the 508th PIR and the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment (GIR). If a well organized milsim style paintball event, with 4000+ players, on 750 acres sounds like your idea of fun please let us know. You can contact me at [email protected] or visit the web site and forum at http://www.ddayadventurepark.com

[Risken]

This is a link that shows a lot of the off-field efforts that are going on at D-day. It shows some of the organization and preparation that goes into the event, including the Allied TOC, the degree of detail that goes into some of the Allied armor, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7lF7dqHCrE

The 82nd and the Allies offer a number of fun, tactical course during the week, and we play and practice as a unit in the mini-scenario games (300-900 people). The Small Unit Tactics and Leadership course (SUTAL) will be back next year (FREE) and tweaked to our new assignment, mission, and objective.

We'll also have the Advanced Airborne Assault course (AAA), which is open and useful to all Allied players. Both of these courses are for Allied players and are lots of fun combined with good practical tactics and methods. Everyone last year had a blast and learned a bunch.

These are in addition to the sniper course and the obstacle course. There's a lot going on during the week of D-day!

We're still 8+ months out and registration is just starting to really get going. But after Christmas the spots fill up quickly. Last year the 82nd was one of the most popular Allied units and I expect it to fill up this year. If you have questions just let me know.

Steve

[Stargazer54]

Allied press release

This PRESS Release is designed to help keep everyone who
has any interest in the Oklahoma D-Day event up to date on
late breaking news.

1. The Bunker staff has announced that they are now taking
deposits for the son to be released 2007 Smith Productions
2007 Oklahoma D-Day 2007. Anyone wishing to place their
order is asked to visit the forum for further details.

2. Both the Allied and German commands are encouraging
players to show up in proper period uniforms. Some, who want
to help preserve the memory of those who fought in WWII are
looking to stay in character for the entire week. If you'd like to
learn more about this, or you're just looking for a place to find
sources for these types of uniforms, visit the forum and if you
are either a WWII re-enactor, or period vehicle owner and you
just want a place where you'll find 12-15,000 people to display
before, drop me a line or visit the forum.

3. Finally, as Maj. Gen Steve Risken has already said, the Allied
Forces are actively seeking new recruits. Regardless of your
experience, there's a slot waiting for you. Some units do have
age restrictions, but generally any of them will be glad to add
you to their ranks. Depending on YOUR DESIRE, there are's a
host of specialized training opportunities available. We may
look and act similar to an real Army, but we're also there to
have fun, so don't think this is all work and no play. Like most
things you get out of it what you put in to it, no more and no
less.

Main event link: http://www.oklahomadday.com


Sincerely,

BG Andy Van Der Plaats, AKA 'DORSAI'
Commander for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)

[Risken]

Regardless of your
experience, there's a slot waiting for you. Like most
things you get out of it what you put in to it, no more and no
less.

Main event link: http://www.oklahomadday.com

Sincerely,

BG Andy Van Der Plaats, AKA 'DORSAI'
Commander for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)

Andy brings up a great point. It doesn't matter your level of exerience or syle of play. There's spots open at this point in all the units. Some units fill up early, especially the Pathfinders and the Airborne. This is the time to make your plans and figure out your unit. This is especially true if you're planning on building a tank, plane, command vehicle, or APC. This year we had to limit them to 20 for each side. But imagine - 40 tanks and almost 800 acres!

[Risken]

Hooah for Commonwealth (SPPL anyways...)

Played for Nucleus (and Band of Brothers), and our game with you all was awesome.. You had us beat for the first bit.... we got lucky and pushed you back out...

Lo

I played with the Commonwealth at their home field in NC (Command Decision). Wow! A very squared away team. Their armor support is amazing. They have some of the most realistic looking vehicles I've ver seen.

[Risken]

Just a little note pulled from the official 82nd Airborne website about LGOPs. Expect 2008 to be very different than 2007. We may very well be LGOPs spread over much of the field, or certain parts of the field. If you can turn this attitude into a paintball event, than the 82nd is your kind of unit!

[**GHOST**]

1 Can Para



The 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry is expanding, and we are looking for players with energy, drive, determination, and discipline to fill its ranks for 2008. As part of the British 6th Airborne Division, Commonwealth Expeditionary Force, the members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry will be called upon to lead Commonwealth offensive efforts across the length and breadth of the D-Day battlefield.

From Pegasus Bridge, to Sword Beach, to Caen, to Colleville, to the Airfield and beyond - in 2007, 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry members raised the Allied flag over four German objectives. We enjoy a winning tradition, and invite you to be a part of it.



The 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry brings together men and women from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. Our players come from every walk of life, and every conceivable background. We welcome all levels of experience, from the first time player to the seasoned veteran. We are looking for candidates who exhibit personal integrity and sportsmanship, who can think and react independently, who have the discipline and strength of character to effectively represent the battalion and the Commonwealth, and who can work effectively as a member of a larger team.

We take team work and sportsmanship seriously, as evidenced by our win of the Sportsmanship Award at the SPPL Qualifier in Oklahoma in 2007.



As a Canadian paratrooper at Oklahoma D-Day you will deploy behind German lines, and be called upon to accomplish objectives in the face of overwhelming German opposition. You will be required to move quickly and quietly over vast distances, to assault fortified positions, and to coordinate your actions with other Commonwealth and Allied forces. If you want to be at the forefront of the largest and most incredible paintball event in the world, consider the 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry.



For more information about the event, check out: http://www.ddayadventurepark.com/

If you are interested in enlisting with the 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry, or want more information please contact one of the members of our command team:

CO - Colin "GHOST" Townson: [email protected]
OPS - Rob "DOUBT" Stirling: [email protected]
RSM - Jon "GOD" Phan: [email protected]

Note that we are organizing convoys to transport players down to Oklahoma, one departing Ottawa (ON) and one departing Winnipeg (MB). If you would like to know more about the convoys, please get in touch with me.

Also be sure to check us out at the D-Day Commonwealth website: www.ddaycommonwealth.com

Cheers, and God save the King!

[Risken]

As Ghost mentions the Commnonwealth Forces are well lead, organized and prepared. It's a good choice. They have an airborne unit, armor, artillery and infantry. There is no unit on either side that is better organized!

[Risken]

Registration packets have started being mailed out. If you are an Allied player you will also receive a letter with the email address with your CO. Please contact thsm (or me if you're 82nd Airborne - [email protected]) asap. Thanks

[Stargazer54]

British Commonwealth Update

Hello mates!

The Commonwealth growth is moving along splendidly, thus far.
The CanScots are full and the British 9th PIR and Canadian 1st
PIB are nearly so. Now is the time to register in the Commonwealth.
At the current rate, the Commonwealth Airbourne will be filled by
Christmas. We also have 34 Brits and 10 Aussies registered and
confirmed joining us in 08.

Cheers
_________________
LtGen Sir Raymond H. Adams III
Commonwealth CO

Team ODX Scenario Team
Tacamo Testing Team

~~~~~~~~~

Sir Ray has also asked me to post this request -

Well troops,

Since the Commonwealth is turning into a proper army, they
deserve a proper band to play for them. I am now actively
recruiting for musicians for a marching band from the active
ranks. These musicians will remain attached to their respective
units and will be temporarily attached to the band on an as
needed basis.

All Commonwealth troops are eligible to play in the band, not
just the ones with marching band experience. Although there
won't be any try-outs, common sense dictates that we can't use
a great amount of one type of instrument. The musicians must
provide their own instrument and our Drum Major must provide
his/her own mace.

I will be providing the music and additional instructions. Safe,
secure storage for the instruments will be provided by the
Commonwealth by way of a lockable Conex container.

All Commonwealth troops are encouraged to recruit musicians
from their respective schools or social groups to join the units.
One of our sponsors is able to provide full game kit for up to
150 additional troops and musicians at the rental price of $20
US for the week. These kits are for folks who would like to play
in the game, but don't want to buy their own equipment. The
kits will come from www.scenariosupply.com . At a minimum,
the kit will include a Tippmann 98 Custom, 4 pod pack, 4 100
round pods, 20 ounce CO2 bottle and a JT mask. Some marker
upgrades to A-5, X-7 and Tacamo Type 68 may be available,
but will go on a first come, first served basis. There may or
may not be 140 round pods for use, at no additional charge.

Please send me an email if you are interested and have any
other questions or visit our forum www.ddaycommonwealth.com .

Cheers!


Brigadier General Andy Van Der Plaats
Director Tactical Information and Strategic Services
Office of the CofS, SHAEF
"Details Hold The Key To Success"
Office: 407.563.3884
Cell: 239.410.9632
Email: [email protected]

[Risken]

Multicam

2) Marpat

3) Woodland a Camelbak, Good, broken-in boots are a must. The terrain in steep, thick and covered with lose rocks that constantly try hard to twist an ankle. Knee pads come in very handy too.

Bring some good tick repellent, smoke grenades FRS/GMRS radios headset. Boom mikes work better than throat mikes.

We're working on the training courses. The SUTAL (Small Unit Tactics and Leadership) will be back with the guys from One Shepherd. Details are being worked out. The AAA course will be back again with the name tweaked to Advanced Allied Assault Course. It went so well last year we wanted to be sure that every Allied player, regardless of their unit, knew it was available to them. It will involve airborne, infantry, tanks, AT and more.

Additionally, the 82nd will again be playing in all the mini-scenario games [email protected]

[Risken]

The first Allied unit has already filled, and other Allied units won't be far behind.

Here's an BBC audio recording of the 1st communique issued by SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) concerning the Allied landing in France.

http://www.ww2-airborne.us/sounds/bbc_dday.wav

This was just the beginning. The end wasn't far behind. TGeneral James Gavin, the Commander of 82nd, ends up accepting the surrender of the German 21st Army less than 11 months later.

Be part of history, be part of the "tip of the spear", join the 82nd Airborne and the 82nd Pathfinders before it's too late and help us repeat history.

[Stargazer54]

Allied Command Registrations

US 101st Airborne Registration- (SKU: 2008_A_101st)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.

http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=44&idproduct=894

US 101st Pathfinders Registration - (SKU: 2008_A_101st_Path)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.

http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=44&idproduct=897

US 1st Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_1ST)

http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=44&idproduct=183

British 13th/18th Royal Hussars - (SKU: 2008_A_13/18_RoyHuss)

http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=44&idproduct=892

US 1st Army Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_A_1st_Ranger)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.

http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=44&idproduct=899

US 238th Engineers - (SKU: 2008_A_238Eng)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=888

US 2nd Army Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_2nd_Ranger)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=900

US 2nd Armor Group - (SKU: 2008_A_2ndArm0rDiv)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=891

US 4th Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_4thID)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=889

US 5th Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_A_5th_Ranger)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=901

US 82nd Airborne Division - (SKU: 2008_A_82nd)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=895

US 82nd Airborne Pathfinders - (SKU: 2008_A_82nd_Path)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=898

US 899th Tank Destroyers - (SKU: 2008_A_899th)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=893

Commonwealth British 41st Royal Marines - (SKU: 2008_A_Brit41stRoyMar)
You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit.
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=902

Commonwealth British 3rd Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_Brit3rdID)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=890

French Resistance - Allied - (SKU: 2008_A_French)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/prod...&idproduct=904

Sincerely,



Brigadier General Andy Van Der Plaats
Director Tactical Information and Strategic Services
Office of the CofS, SHAEF
Office: 407.563.3884
Cell: 239.410.9632
Email: [email protected]

[Stargazer54]

Re: British 3rd Infantry Division

Just a quick update to let everyone know that the
British 3rd Infantry Division doesn't have any age
restrictions. Please ignore my earlier post and use
the link below to reach that unit's recruiting page.

Commonwealth British 3rd Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_Brit3rdID)
http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/pro...4&idproduct=890


Sincerely,

Andy Van Der Plaats