OPI IX Core Rules Set...2011

clinkman,

Can I get a clarification on whether the M203 foam slugs by http://www.milsimlabs.com will be approved for "nerf rocket" use?

The product link is here:
http://www.milsimlabs.com/foam%20ordance%2040mm.html

They state on the site they've been approved for LC events but I didn't see them listed in the core ruleset post.

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Second - can you clarify: a M203 or other rocket fired thru an opening of a building (door or window) from outside, while of course observing MEDs - I saw the "YES" answer to this but didn't see the area effects in that building? Is the whole room dead? What constitutes "cover" in the room? Ergo - would a flimsey overturned table be "cover"?

I seem to recall that being done in Irenes past.

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Lastly - I know we TFR and FF cant, but can the civilians/shadow/insurgents, as in Irene's past - "toss" rockets a short distance ala a hand grenade as a sort of jihad suicide thing? And if so is it the same area effect as a hand grenade? Gotta watch those trickey roleplayers, they are great, they really make the event!

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Looking forward to another great Irene!

Thanks in advance

clinkman,

Can I get a clarification on whether the M203 foam slugs by http://www.milsimlabs.com will be approved for "nerf rocket" use?

The product link is here:
http://www.milsimlabs.com/foam%20ordance%2040mm.html

They state on the site they've been approved for LC events but I didn't see them listed in the core ruleset post.

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Second - can you clarify: a M203 or other rocket fired thru an opening of a building (door or window) from outside, while of course observing MEDs - I saw the "YES" answer to this but didn't see the area effects in that building? Is the whole room dead? What constitutes "cover" in the room? Ergo - would a flimsey overturned table be "cover"?

I seem to recall that being done in Irenes past.

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Lastly - I know we TFR and FF cant, but can the civilians/shadow/insurgents, as in Irene's past - "toss" rockets a short distance ala a hand grenade as a sort of jihad suicide thing? And if so is it the same area effect as a hand grenade? Gotta watch those trickey roleplayers, they are great, they really make the event!

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Looking forward to another great Irene!

Thanks in advance

Hey Hillslam,

I'd be happy to clarify.

The Milsim labs foarm rocket slugs are approved and have the same effect/kill radius as any nerf rocket.

As for a rocket fired into a room (of course observing the 30ft med engagement distance...) DOES kill the whole room, providing that someone is not behind cover. Yes, in the case of an overturned table, that is "hard" cover and that person would not be out. Someone inside a closet, behind a door, any "hard" cover would not be out. Anyone sitting or standing in the room not behind cover WOULD be out. Area affect kill radius for rockets outside is 15ft from where it comes to rest.

The nerf rockets or slugs you listed can NOT be thrown or tossed by hand (as they have been by a few role players in the past) and that will be in their new RP ROE this year. If they are going to drop something like that, it must be a hand grenade (BB firing as in the rules), have an IED, Bomb of some sort, etc...

Good questions, thanks!

I'm sorry if this question has already been answered, but are there any restrictions on the use of NVG's by FF?

I'm sorry if this question has already been answered, but are there any restrictions on the use of NVG's by FF?

Restrictions....no, no restrictions. It is feasible that they could have been "captured" or stolen from UN or US troops in country. If you must use a helmet to mount however, I encourage you to "camoflauge" it by draping a shemagh over it or something if possible.

I'm sorry if this question has already been answered, but are there any restrictions on the use of NVG's by FF?

Restrictions....no, no restrictions. It is feasible that they could have been "captured" or stolen from UN or US troops in country. If you must use a helmet to mount however, I encourage you to "camoflauge" it by draping a shemagh over it or something if possible.

Thanks Clinkman! We have a team member that may bring one, but I don't think it's a helmet mount type.

Question for Clinkman on grenades:

3-8.1 Escort gas powered, AHG-01 (or subsequent versions), and AI Tornado BB hand grenades are approved for OPI-VIII use (only). Other brands on a case by case basis, please ask.

How about Thunder B grenades?

They're much more common in games now, we use them frequently down here in Texas.

They make a loud BANG, which is fun, and can also propel BBs, about as well as the Airsoft Innovations grenades.

What do you think? Can we bring them, or would you prefer not? We used them at Bulldog and they were a fun addition to the game.

Question for Clinkman on grenades:

3-8.1 Escort gas powered, AHG-01 (or subsequent versions), and AI Tornado BB hand grenades are approved for OPI-VIII use (only). Other brands on a case by case basis, please ask.

How about Thunder B grenades?

They're much more common in games now, we use them frequently down here in Texas.

They make a loud BANG, which is fun, and can also propel BBs, about as well as the Airsoft Innovations grenades.

What do you think? Can we bring them, or would you prefer not? We used them at Bulldog and they were a fun addition to the game.

TV,

Yes, those are approved and have been used before at Irene....just haven't added them to the list. Thanks for the update nudge

Question on grenades: Are we only allowed to carry two BB firing grenades, or two grenades regardless if they are BB firing or sound period?

Sound/distraction device and BB firing are considered separate devices, so you are allowed two distraction and two BB firing at any given time.

I did not see anything regarding smoke grenades. I assume cold burning. What is the rule on smoke grenades and can if we can use them, can I get a list of acceptable ones?

Last year we was only allowed to use cold burning only due to Knox being on Fire Watch. The one's we had is "Sport Smoke" just google them and you will get the site. They are are awesome smoke grenades. Then again MUTC might have different rules that has not been addressed .

Smoke grenades must indeed be "cold burning" pull ring type and must only be deployed on "hardball" (hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, etc....). Smoke is NOT ALLOWED to be deployed inside of ANY building (not even the rubble buildings where some walls are missing, etc...) as that would be a safety/health hazard. Smoke is to be used OUTSIDE only.

My question is regarding the Platoon Sniper role. Would the Sniper and Assist be moving with their squad element or separated from them acting as a recon/sniper team on their own?

There is only one sniper element per PLT and its at the discretion of your command if your put into the spot you will be used by the CO and other command elements. We never seen the guys from our SQD last year when they where tasked out to the CO.

Dragon80,

It will vary from platoon to platoon denpending on what that particular group is tasked with. I can tell you that there will be some sniper specific missions this year, however it is up to your command's discretion as to who does what job/mission at what time. At times I have seen them moving with their squad/platoon, and others as Arkainis said they have been tasked out to other units or even command itself.