Oklahoma D-day 2008 - Allied Recruiting
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Topic: Oklahoma D-day 2008 - Allied Recruiting
Posted By: Risken
Subject: Oklahoma D-day 2008 - Allied Recruiting
Date Posted: 27 September 2007 at 1:19pm
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The biggest paintball event in the world is 8+ months away. It takes place June 7-15, 2008. But things are starting to get organized now. The summer staff meeting is finished. New plans are underway for the field and the game. The Allies are working hard to repeat their resounding victory from last year.
If you're not familar with the event, check out this video link. http://youtube.com/watch?v=6t3jP0ni3qE - http://youtube.com/watch?v=6t3jP0ni3qE 40 tanks, planes, and command vehicles. Flame throwers and anti-tank weapons, Over 4000 players on a huge 750 acre facility (plus new acreage added for 2008). Actual water borne landing craft, villages, woods, creeks and ponds. Military tactics training courses available including Small Unit Tactics and Leadership (SUTAL), Sniper training, and an Advanced Airborne Assault course. The courses are fun, tactical and everyone learns a lot. The SUTAL is taught by a professional tactical training organizational and is open only to Allied players. If you're thinking of coming, consider the 82nd Airborne. It's not for everyone. The 82nd Airborne and the 82nd Pathfinders are getting ready for 2008. We’ll have a great core of players and leaders back from past years, but we’re looking for people and teams with the physical stamina, honor, drive, and determination to fill our unit. The 82nd and its Pathfinders drop behind German lines and fight their way to link up with the Allied forces. We'll often be cutoff, surrounded, outnumbered, or fighting German forces supported with armor and heavy weapons. We’ll be the “Tip of the Spear” for American and Allied forces from one end of the 750 care field to the other. You’ll need to move quickly and stealthily over the toughest terrain on the field, and then attack defended positions with “violence of action”.
The German Army will task their best units to stop the 82nd. You’ll need to work effectively as a member of a larger team, think on your feet, react quickly, and lead other elements as the situation develops.
In 2008 the 82nd Airborne will be given it’s most difficult assignment yet. It will have to move farther and faster, over some of the toughest terrain any Division at D-day has yet encountered. To be an effective part of this unit you should be in good physical condition. You will cover a lot of tough terrain and see a lot of intense paintball. If you’re up for it, we want you! The real 82nd Airborne has a proud and honorable traditional since it’s creation, including dropping in Normandy in June 6, 1944, and in every major conflict the United States has been involved in since then. Elements of the actual 82nd Airborne Division are currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 82nd Airborne in the Oklahoma D-day event also has a proud and honorable tradition, and every year the core of returning players increases. But we always have room for new players and teams. We welcome every experience level and type of player.
The actual 82nd is known as the All-American Division because when it was first formed it had members from every state. The 82nd at Oklahoma D-day is similar in many ways. If you’re looking for a well organized and well disciplined unit to enhance your fun at Oklahoma D-day then consider the 82nd. We’ll cover more ground, be involved in more battles and objectives than any other unit on the field. This is a link that shows some of the preparation and organization that goes into the Allied side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7lF7dqHCrE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7lF7dqHCrE
You'll see the Allied TOC, training, the detail of some of the Armor, etc. It's amazing what goes on at D-day during the week.
If this sounds like your idea of how paintball should be played, if you’d like to be part of this winning tradition contact me at srisken623@aol.com or just register now at http://thebunkerextreme.masterlink....p/?idCategory=42 - http://thebunkerextreme.masterlink....p?idCategory=42 _________________ Steve Risken 2008 OK D-day Chief of Staff CO 82nd Airborne |
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Posted By: dorsai
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 10:19am
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News Release!
From tie to time, as issues warrant, you'll find new posts concerning this event. 1. The Bunker staff have posted a notice on the forum inviting people to sign up for the new Smith Productions 2007 Oklahoma DVD. This will be the last time this firm does a video of this event, so make sure you grab your piece of history soon. 2. As Gen Risken has already noted, the Allies are seeking to recruit new players. Some of our units find they get a lot of return players, but there's always room for more, especially since they've just announced the addition of 30 more acres to the field. We are expecting the cap for 2007 will be raised to 4,500 and of that we will probably come away with 2,500 or more. Also, some units have age restrictions, but generally most have openings for players of all age and skill levels. Even if you perfer not to play, but you'd still like to be a part of the world's largest paintball event, we've got positions you can fill, including drivers, logistics support staff, camera operators and radio operators. 3. In 2008 both sides commands are encouraging players to show up in period costume. Some may even wish to play in costume, but that's not a requirement. We also welcome those who are into staging WWII re-enactments, as well as anyone who owns a period vehicle to also come and show off what you do or have. Our goal here to to make sure that people, especially younger ones never forget what our fathers and grandfathers did to insure the freedoms we all have today. Sincerely, BG Andrew Van Der Plaats Commander of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) |
Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 08 October 2007 at 7:51pm
hmmm.... interested... don't know about the 82nd though. 
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Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 17 October 2007 at 11:39am
| Panda Man - There's lots of other great Allied units. The 82nd isn't for everyone. I don't know your style of play or nthing else. The 82nd covers a lot of ground - fast - and requires being in reasonably good shape. It's an assault force for sure. But there are lots of other choices for the Allies. I hope you can make it. |
Posted By: Enmity
Date Posted: 17 October 2007 at 8:24pm
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Yep i'll be there...most likely the 82nd..not 100% sure yet though. ------------- 
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Posted By: jmac3
Date Posted: 17 October 2007 at 9:55pm
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I really want to go to this, but it's so far. I'll probably got to 2008 Skirmish though. ------------- Que pasa? 
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Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 8:31am
Just a little note pulled from the official 82nd Airborne website about LGOPs. Expect 2008 to be very different than 2007. We may very well be LGOPs spread over much of the field, or certain parts of the field. If you can turn this attitude into a paintball event, than the 82nd is your kind of unit!
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Posted By: dorsai
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 10:39am
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Just three of the better than 4,000 reasons why you need to join us for D-Day. No other field offers as much as this one does. Come and play a part in another allied victory! Sincerely, |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 18 November 2007 at 10:19am
| Registration packets have started being mailed out. If you are an Allied player your card will come with a letter with the email address of your CO. Please contact them (or me if you're 82nd Airborne - mailto:srisken623@aol.com - srisken623@aol.com ) asap and let them know you're part of their unit. Thanks |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 03 December 2007 at 10:59pm
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I hope you can make it. Let me know if you have any questions. |
Enmity wrote:Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 16 December 2007 at 10:49am
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I say this every year yet fail to do so... I'm planning to attend D-Day. 82nd all the way. ------------- 
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Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 10:35am
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I hope you can make it this year. This year will be unlike any other for the 82nd. We have some very cool things planned. |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 11 January 2008 at 6:19pm
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Just an FYI - The Allies have a new forum to help it players meet each other, ask and answer questions, and just learn about D-day. It's intended for Allied players only, but is open and unsecured. You can view it at http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com/ - http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com If you're an Oklahoma D-day player at least come by and introduce yourself! |
Posted By: dorsai
Date Posted: 31 January 2008 at 6:13pm
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For some folks, especially those who have
never been to D-Day, one of the issues we constantly have to deal with is how do I sign up for a unit? If that's you here's a simple solution, just select the Allied Command unit you wish to join and click the link. You'll be instantly taken to a secure website page where you can fill in the blanks and sign up. Now let's not hear anymore about I wanted to come but I couldn't figure out how to get registered. If you have any additional questions, or on the chance you happen to be planning on bringing a 'tank' to the event please let me know as again there are special rules which govern how those need to be registered. ALLIED COMMAND UNITS US 101st Airborne Registration- (SKU: 2008_A_101st) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=894 - 101st Airborne Division US 101st Pathfinders Registration - (SKU: 2008_A_101st_Path) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=897 - 101st Airborne Pathfinders US 1st Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_1ST) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=183 - 1st Infantry Division British 13th/18th Royal Hussars - (SKU: 2008_A_13/18_RoyHuss) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=892 - British 13th/18th Royal Hussars US 1st Army Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_A_1st_Ranger) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=899 - 1st Army Ranger Btn US 238th Engineers - (SKU: 2008_A_238Eng) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=888 - 238th Engineers US 2nd Army Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_2nd_Ranger) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=900 - 2nd Army Ranger Btn US 2nd Armor Group - (SKU: 2008_A_2ndArm0rDiv) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=891 - 2nd Armor Group US 4th Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_4thID) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=889 - 4th Infantry Division US 5th Ranger Btn - (SKU: 2008_A_5th_Ranger) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=901 - 5th Ranger Btn US 82nd Airborne Division - (SKU: 2008_A_82nd) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=895 - 82nd Airborne Divison US 82nd Airborne Pathfinders - (SKU: 2008_A_82nd_Path) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=898 - 82nd Airborne Pathfinders US 899th Tank Destroyers - (SKU: 2008_A_899th) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=893 - 899th Blackcat Tank Destroyers Commonwealth British 41st Royal Marines - (SKU: 2008_A_Brit41stRoyMar) You must be at least 15 years old by the time of the event to join this age-restricted unit. http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=890 - British 41st Roral Marines Commonwealth British 3rd Infantry Division - (SKU: 2008_A_Brit3rdID) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=902 - British 3rd Infantry Divison French Resistance - Allied - (SKU: 2008_A_French) http://www.thebunkerextreme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?i dcategory=44&idproduct=904 - French Resistance Sincerely, |
Posted By: pbc rocks
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 7:10pm
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holy hell that sounds awsome, i've played in several scenario game but the max # of people was 950 nvr over 1000 but i live in south carolina so the pb fields are few, what state and field does this thing take place? ------------- bad moods and paintball don't mix |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 02 March 2008 at 11:28am
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As the event continues to expand, the need for supporting staff becomes more important for each side and the Bunker. This year the Allies are looking for people to help in a number of areas, particularly for Saturday's main event. It could be as help in our TOC (Tactical Operations Center), help with orientation, as drivers, general support functions, possibly even gunners in vehicles. The list is almost endless. There are a couple of requirements for these positions. You have to be a registered player and you have to attend orientation. But this could provide the perfect opportunity for people who want to be involved with the largest paintball event in the world but can't take part on the field. Last year we had a guy in our TOC with a cast on his leg (I wish I knew his name) who was a huge help. He planned on playing, but due to the injury he just couldn't. He ended up making a huge contribution in the TOC and having a good time. So this could be the perfect spot if your injured, in a wheelchair, disabled, or just don't feel comfortable taking the field for any reason. It would be perfect for the parent, sibling or friend of a player who wants to be involved but can't play. We'll have all kinds of opportunities and want to extend the offer to those who are interested. Contact me if you're interested and we'll find the perfect spot for you. mailto:srisken623@aol.com - srisken623@aol.com |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 2:21pm
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i always have wnted to make it down there, but i can't justify dropping the kind of cash it would take to take a trip down there from wisconsin. |
Posted By: Kingtiger
Date Posted: 12 March 2008 at 10:57pm
 Nope. I'm German this year. |
Posted By: Greeg
Date Posted: 16 March 2008 at 3:21pm
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DDay starts before my school ends... maybe I'll be able to make it up there in college ------------- Tippmann A5 Tippmann Response Trigger Smart Parts Progressive Barrel 3000 PSI Nitrogen Tank |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 22 March 2008 at 3:39pm
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The message is simple. Time's short. You need to pick your unit and register. If you are the type of player who likes to be handed the tough mission, if you like being dropped behind enemy lines and cut off from the rest of your forces, if you can handle the confusion and stress of an Airborne drop, if you want to face the best the Germans have to offer, if you're able to think on your feet, adapt to a changing situation and still accomplish the mission, if you can do all this the 82nd Airborne or 82nd Pathfinders is for you. But don't wait so long the choice is taken out of your hands.
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Posted By: captpainntball7
Date Posted: 27 March 2008 at 3:16pm
| Im trying to get there this year. I just got back into paintball and have my 98c all tricked out for this season. I can def. handle the physical part of this and if I come to the game I wanna be in the 82nd airborne defff. |
Posted By: Risken
Date Posted: 04 April 2008 at 1:59pm
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Unit registration is open until April 15. If you haven't registered, do it now. If you have registered, get your friend, teammate or relative to register. The 82nd Pathfinders are full, the 82nd isn't much farther behind. 1) If you've registered I need to hear from you if want to be with certain people or in a certain Regiment. mailto:srisken623@aol.com - srisken623@aol.com 3) Fill out the Allied questionnaire. It only takes a minute and it's a big help in getting us organized. http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=239 - http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=239 4) Sign up and register for a SUTAL course. We're using SUTAL and the mini games as part of our training regiment. So when you're signing up for SUTAL be sure it's opposite the mini game schedule. The mini games are in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and in the morning on Thursday. http://www.1shepherd.com/schedule/default.aspx - http://www.1shepherd.com/schedule/default.aspx
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Posted By: dorsai
Date Posted: 24 April 2008 at 3:01pm
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The days when you could sign up and be 100% sure you'd be placed with the unit you picked are over, but there's still time to register for the world's largest paintball event, the 11th Annual Oklahoma D-Day event.
You've got till MAY 15th to sign up for the discounted price of 75.00. That's also the last day you'll be able to 'request' the unit of your choice. Starting on May 16th the entry fee jumps up to $100.00 and they begin putting you where THEY want you. Don't let this chance slip through your fingers, call the Bunker and get signed up now! |
Posted By: impulse!
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 12:50pm
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What is a good german unit to join? ------------- 
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 1:59pm
I wish I could go but money is too tight since I am planning for a wedding. Anyone going do me a favor and get at least one elimination for me  ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: paintballa43708
Date Posted: 04 May 2008 at 2:22pm
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there so many links here but not one is useful lol ------------- Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 04 May 2008 at 2:55pm
| very nice video. |
Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 04 May 2008 at 3:13pm
| the links on the first page of the different teams dont work btw |