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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 "Hits" & Casualties Replacements Command Structure 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.
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