Scenario / Plan of the Day

Introduction: This event designed to give the participants a unique reenacting experience for the weekend. The event will be a full "submersion" campaign utilizing US line Infantry against the NVA / Viet Cong Forces of Southern Command. The area of operations will encompass several hundred acres originating from Firebase Friday. Time frame is Tet 1968. There are massive improvements being made to the firebase and the rest of the event site. We are also expecting a high turn out and this is shaping up to be an excellent event.

US Battle Fee: There will be a $35 battle fee for GI reenactors. This fee goes to covering improvements to the battle site, and further construction of the firebase. In addition, three hot meals will be served from the field kitchen (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and Saturday dinner). At this time, the field kitchen is not confirmed, so please plan accordingly.

VC/NVA Fee: The battle fee for Viet Cong / NVA forces is $25. There are several "awards / prizes" for the NVA side that will be given at the event.

Arrival: All arrivals will meet at the Friday's Farm. The entrance to the event will be marked on the main roads. Upon arrival, you will unload your personal equipment at the designated registration point. You will gather your equipment and process through registration / authenticity inspection at this point. After your paperwork is complete, you will be given a safety and authenticity inspection by the MP's on duty. Please make sure you read the authenticity requirements and note that if you have any modern conveniences, modern food, incorrect weapon, incorrect equipment / uniforms items, you will be asked to place them back in your car. If you refuse, you will be asked to leave. There is no arguing over authenticity; the requirements of the event are being clearly laid out.

Transport to / Leaving the Field: Once you have cleared the safety and authenticity inspections, you will assemble with your equipment and weapon and await transport to the firebase or NVA / VC base camp. There will be no POV's at the firebase or bunker complex. On Sunday morning all participants will be returned to their vehicles after policing the area and taking down tents, etc. If everyone pitches in, you should be able to leave the property by 10am on Sunday.

EVENT RULES

Tactical: The area is "hot" upon arrival. Squads will be rotated from firebase security to field patrols. Daily chores of firebase life as well as patrolling and humping the boonies will be performed. The tactical is continuous, so guard details will be issued for night. The battle will cease at 23:00 Saturday so you can get some rest before driving home.

Communications
Each Platoon in the field will have communications links to the basecamp, vehicles, and other units in the field. If you have a working PRC 25 or 77, please bring it to the event. Frequencies and call signs will be established by the Camp Commander / Radio Communications Coordinator. Proper military radio procedures will be followed at all times.

"Hits" & Casualties
This is a "no hit" calling event. It relies on the honor system. If you  reasonably believe you would have been hit, drop to the ground and call for a medic. Each platoon must have at least one designated medic. Medic's are considered combatants and subject to wounds themselves. When the medic reaches you he will begin treating you accordingly. Walking wounded may continue in the battle, but serious wounds and fatalities will require the platoon to stop and establish a perimeter while requesting medical evacuation from the base camp.

Replacements
Units in the field can request replacements / reinforcements from the basecamp. If replacements and vehicles are available, they will be dispatched.

Command Structure
US Forces Overall / Fire Base CO: Ron Pinkerton      jrpinkerton@sbcglobal.net
Company CO: Fletcher Isacks                                    fbisacks@yahoo.com
Company Sgt: Nathan Friday                                      nathanfriday@yahoo.com
First Platoon CO: Jeff Foster                                       fosterslgr@yahoo.com
First Platoon Sgt:                                                         
Second Platoon CO:                                                    TBD 
NVA / VC CO:  Tim Graves                                        tgravesdet@bellsouth.net
Logistics / Registration Officer: Jasper Welsch               cucvman@jam.rr.com

If you have any questions about a specific subject or area, please feel free to contact the appropriate person from the list above. Ron Pinkerton will be overall CO for the event and incharge of the base camp. Fletcher Isacks will be the overall commander for US troops in the field. Nathan Friday and Jasper Welsch are in charge of all logistics for the property. If you have questions about what you can and cannot bring, please address them to Fletcher or Nathan.

Units attending will be allowed to remain together and use their existing rank structure within reason subject to the overall command staff. If they are understrength, participating units will be combined to create a fighting strength unit to take the field. For example, if you come with 15 or more participants, you will be a platoon leader, if you bring 5 guys you will be a squad leader, etc. All will under the overall command of the 25th.