THE STORY:
The jungle was quiet. Too quiet. All around me, the deafening silence called out like a siren, a warning that all was not well. Sweat streamed down my face and stung my eyes. My hands were slick against the trusty M16 rifle. In the distance, thunderous impacts from American artillery strikes and air raids raining down on our enemies distorted reality. Tension mounted as easily as the repressive heat. I looked to my left and noticed that Smitty had a white-knuckle grip on his M16 as well, anticipating the Viet Cong’s next move. Suddenly, the entire jungle seemed to rise up against us as the familiar sound of whistles rang out.
* * *
The Americans are on the other side of the brush, not forty yards away, I recall thinking. I was trained to fight in the jungle, to use it as a weapon against any enemy. We’d picked away the American war machine through propaganda and guerrilla tactics, dissolved their methods by offering them a war they couldn’t win. Despite these efforts, the Americans continued to fight. There they were, directly ahead of us, as I’d seen so many times before. They seemed squeamish, unsure, unable to comprehend the jungle’s secrets as silence descended upon them. I gripped my AK-47 tightly, accustomed to the heat and sure of my skills. Suddenly, the commander’s whistle blew, signaling the attack. I screamed as I fired through the brush into the unsuspecting Americans.
* * *
The distinctive crack of AK-47 gunfire erupted from a line of dense undergrowth. The Americans hit the dirt just as they’d been trained to do. The bullets whizzed over their heads, but they immediately returned fire from their M16s. Shouts and cries mingled with the din of gunfire. An American soldier shouted, “Grenade!” The resulting blast showered the area in debris.
The barrage of bullets quickly came to a halt and a brief reprieve settled over the fighters. The Viet Cong sprang from their hiding places and – leading with their guns tipped with bayonets – rushed toward the Americans with fury in their eyes. The Americans, in turn, rose up and sent another maelstrom of bullets into the rushing throng and simultaneously reached for their bayonets.
Prepare for NAM: Hell’s Jungle… a tour of duty like no other. Here's your chance to participate in a series of action-packed historic battles of Vietnam themed missions and objectives. Experience jungle warfare MM style – you’ve tried the rest, now try the BEST – see you on July 25, 2009.
Join 'NAM: Hells Jungle in the role of US Army Green Berets and Air Cavalry or the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong.
THE TEAMS:
TEAM BLUE
US Army Green Berets & Air Cavalry
TEAM RED
North Vietnamese Army NVA) and Viet Cong (VC)
EVENT INFO:
$3,000+ in Prizes & Giveaways will be randomly drawn and awarded
following the Mission Paintball Game action;
Many new field improvements, themed props, smoke grenades, launchers,
& soundtrack music add to the FUN! Hot food available.
Admission: $35/Person
Paint: Reduced Price $65/Case; EVENT PAINT ONLY
Air/CO2: $10 All Day
PERMITTED: Paint grenades, radios, and semi-auto markers.
PROHIBITED: HOME MADE GRENADES OF ANY KIND, Grenade launchers, Laser sights, Paint other than event paint, Full-Auto or multi-shot burst markers.
'NAM COSTUME CONTEST
PRIZE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (HINT: The better the costumes the better the prize!)
1. Bust out your creative side and put together a Vietnam themed costume... ANYTHING Vietnam. Let's see whatchu got!
2. You don't have to wear your costume during gameplay... but when the games are over... get ready for the raffle prizes and costume contest!
3. TRP and MM will select finalists and the crowd will select the winner. TRP and MM are not eligible to win.
4. The costume is a big part of winning, but ya better be able to entertain too!
SCHEDULE: (RAIN OR SHINE)
Registration begins promptly 8:30 AM with the first game starting at 10:00 AM
Late arrivals will be inserted into the game at the mission following the one in progress.
8:30 AM Registration & Air open
9:00 AM Chronograph Open; Limit 280fps
9:30 AM Rules & Orientation
10:00 AM Game on! (Missions 1 thru 4)
1:30 PM Lunch - Game Pauses
2:30 PM Game Resumes (Missions 5 thru
6:00 PM Prizes, Awards, and Event Ends
VIPP REGISTRATION:
1. VIPP (Very Important Paintball Player) Pre-Registrations are being taken by phone at TRP 724-775-6232
2. One MM Event Patch (for the first 100 registrants).
3. A popular Paintball Magazine.
4. No waiting in line with walk-on registrants or for taking delivery of pre-purchased paint.
PAINTBALL FLEA MARKET:
There will be an open paintball flea market. You must provide your own tent(s), table(s), trailer, and displays. There are three categories here:
1. Vendor Player: Individuals or teams who attend an MM event to participate in part or in whole in the paintball action of the day and also sell paintball wares. Operates free of charge.
2. Vendor Only: Persons who attend an MM event solely for the purpose of selling paintball wares. Operates for a $10 fee to TRP
3. Vendor Commercial: Businesses who attend MM events for the purpose of selling paintball wares. Operates for a $50 fee to TRP.
TEAM & GROUP STAGING:
There is plenty of space for teams to set up their own staging areas and tents, so feel free to bust out your staging equipment and advertise your team.
I smell photo ops and interviews here.
CAMPING:
TRP grounds are open for FREE primitive camping on Friday and Saturday nights for all MM events.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
CALL THREE RIVERS PAINTBALL AT 724-775-6232
Walk-ons welcome!
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