Ersatzjack
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Post by Ersatzjack on Jun 8, 2010 0:15:40 GMT -5
Fort McCoy, WI has approved our use of some of their land for an event on the August 21st weekend 2010. We now have a green light to hold a very well-behaved, bio-bb event there. If it goes off like clockwork maybe we can build it into a National Airsoft venue in coming years. For those that don't know, Fort McCoy, WI is located between Sparta and Tomah, WI and is an excellent Army training fort with huge potential for different maps and it has some really cool terrain that is quite hospitable. We have approximately 4-sq kilometers to play on and will have barracks (if we choose to) and porta-potty support in the field. There will still be a donation box with the proceeds going to vehicle owners and a charity on the base. We'll figure out some way of donating to one of their needy programs. The big hurdle has been cleared though and so this late summer MOA event will not occur at Crawford Lake but at Fort McCoy. I will keep everyone in the loop regarding specifics as I learn about them. I'm pretty happy to have the new map to fight on looming and if this works out well I can see lots of positives in the future. Different map areas and National recognition. BTW-the proposal did mention we would like to build this up over coming years so they know about that intention but we'll have to leave a good impression to be invited back. That means good housekeeping and being on our toes in the safety department. Better bring your compasses and more to come - Current Roster 3rd Panzer GrenadiersGarrick Udet Otto Verkaufer Franz Verkaufer Kurt Peiper Wolfgang Voigt Paul Rech Karl Schroder Matt Coeppens (filming) Sir Veillance 6th SS NORDULRICH VON OFFENBERG JURGEN VON RICHTER "NORD" "NORD" "NORD" MAX OTTO VON SHTIRLITZ "NORD" 6 other members 198th Infantry DivisionOleg Zhivetin Boris (ba64) F.G. Grifyenov Vasili Koslov Andre Pushkin Timofej Shuzensky Donn Duncan Iron Will Kaleb Josef Zach Morkova Dolshevinova PartisansFeodor Ritter Hansky (or British) 2nd Ranger BnMSGT Tom Other US Zach Ingram Bernard Sullivan This is private invitation only although you can certainly ask to come. Just PM me but be warned, that I want our experienced folks with good impressions and attitudes on hand for this event, and not a bunch of newcomers that we know little about. But new folks vouched for by members in good standing and with adequate impression support will be welcomed. This will debut two pieces of MOA armor along with other debuts. Bottom line is that it is going to be a pretty neat event. Anyway... this event requires a little more red tape but mostly on my end. We will be using bio-bbs only. Preferably I want to see sealed bags of G&G armament bbs (these are what we wrote the land use request with) or Goldenball or TSD bio bbs. If you show up thinking you are going to be shooting plastic I will turn you away. Don't waste your time. Forewarned is forearmed. I also need to know early an EXACT headcount. Names and sex of players. So with limited exceptions, I will want to know who is coming by July 21st and that date could change. PM me with your plans to attend please before then. That's all I have for now. But it is all good. Stay tuned. More details later this month. Clear your calender.
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Ersatzjack
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Post by Ersatzjack on Jun 22, 2010 13:53:28 GMT -5
Updated original post and thanks to Sir V for contributing his wonderful artwork.
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Ersatzjack
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Post by Ersatzjack on Aug 8, 2010 16:10:42 GMT -5
This event is still plodding along nicely. We are two weeks away. Details should be reported within the next week or so for travelers. Looks like we are using a barracks for Friday night and Sat night (if sleeping over then) and I'll be getting that information from Ft. McCoy officials next week.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED HOWEVER.
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Post by Ersatzjack on Aug 13, 2010 15:12:43 GMT -5
Guys, I will be updating this week. I just got my building packet today. Everything is still on. Porta-potty is ordered. We have a 50-bed barracks to use. It is Bldg 1602. When arriving on Friday night that is where you will drive to. Stop at the visitor booth at the main entrance and pick up a map of the main base and that will take you to the building. On Saturday we'll convoy to the play area. I will also have directions posted soon for those not staying Friday night at the barracks. We have these till Sunday 1800 hours. More to follow this week on special instructions etc. Scenario information and maps too if I can figure out how to post that stuff from my vacation spot. I'll be at McCoy early on Friday to get everything finalized and pick up the radio and barracks keys. If someone has a screen and wants to bring some WW2 movies for Friday night I won't argue. Otherwise games could pass the time. It should be fun. I'm not ordering linen but we won't need that. Just bring your own linen and towels. You'll get a bed and air conditioning though. Caution - follow the speed limits on post and everyone will need an ID with a barcode on the back. Make sure you have no arrest warrants on you. At the main gate tell the police there that you are on post with the "Midwest Association" or "Midwest Ostfront Association" and have quarters at Bldg 1602. You'll need a temp pass from the visitors building located next to the main gate. More to follow -
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Post by ersatzjack2 on Aug 13, 2010 20:00:54 GMT -5
Air conditioned barracks, showers, 4 square kilometers of play area, and a porta potty in the field. Ahhhh, WW2 airsoft heaven awaits. Next weekend should be fun. Thank you Uncle Sam.
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Post by Ersatzjack on Aug 16, 2010 21:26:08 GMT -5
For those attendees that are not planning on arriving on Friday or early on Saturday at the barracks, here are instructions to the battle area. We have A5 and A6 training areas to use. These are on the South Post and you will be looking for signs that indicate you are on Compass Course 2 (CC2). You get there by driving on I-94 to I-90 (Tomah) and then if going west or east on I-90 (If you are coming from Minnesota you'll be going east) take Exit 28. This is between Tomah and Sparta and closer to Sparta. After exiting on Exit 28, take Hwy 16 east for 6.5 miles. First you will pass County A which takes you to Fort Mccoy but continue east on 16 and then you will pass County A again heading south but continue on 16 going east. After you pass the second County A you travel almost 2.5 miles and then on the south side of the highway you'll see an entrance to CC2 (an unimproved road.) We should have some signs up by then and you'll see a porta potty and parking should be just after you enter the area. I'll have some tactical maps for the unit commanders. Since I've had little time to recon the land we will be doing the scenarios "on-the-fly" so there might be a bit more waiting time between scenarios but this is 41-42' event and The Germans will be attacking most of the day in mopping up operations against inferior numbers. If traveling East on 16 you start to climb a giant hill leading back to Tomah, WI you've gone too far. Bring food and water for your own use in the field. Otherwise you will only get those by returning to the main fort area. The drive from the barracks to the play area is 15-20 minutes. We'll convoy. Our play area has no other training areas around it so we won't be crossing into modern training and that's fine with me. More to announce at the event. Oh, and our barracks might not have air conditioning. Just fans. But I'm not sure, just trying to provide full disclosure. I will have bio-bbs for sale and as a reminder they are the only type I'll allow so either come with some or buy some from me. See you all in a few days.
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Ersatzjack
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Post by Ersatzjack on Aug 17, 2010 9:07:15 GMT -5
Steve pointed out that I didn't list directions to Fort McCoy. Just Google Maps "Fort McCoy, WI" and you'll want to enter the Fort at the main gate off of State Hwy 21 on "O" street. That is where a visitor center is convieniently placed. Ft McCoy is placed on Hwy 21 between Tomah and Sparta, WI.
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Post by ersatzjack2 on Aug 17, 2010 15:21:51 GMT -5
Checked the weather and Saturday and Sunday look very, very good. High at 81, low at 58 with little or no rain and sunshine. Friday there is a chance for some T-storms but we'll be inside.
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Post by ersatzjack2 on Aug 20, 2010 11:10:11 GMT -5
Mike and I are headed out for McCoy. We will be bringing one faust, one truck, one Pak, and two mg's. See you guys tonite and tomorrow.
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