Operation: FLASHPOINT Ruleset

1. GENERAL RULES

• 24 hour NON-STOP Milsim operations: Once the event begins, players remain "in-game" for the full duration. No returning to vehicles, hotels, or non-field areas unless authorized.
• Sleeping, eating, patrolling, and fighting are all conducted in the field.

• MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a participating guardian that is 18 years of age or older with you to attend.

• The trusted and time-honored Airsoft Honor System is the foundation that ensures the success of all airsoft games and MILSIM events
• DEAD PLAYERS DO NOT TALK.
• CALL YOUR OWN HITS. DO NOT CALL HITS FOR ANOTHER PLAYER.
• NO BLIND FIRING. YOU MUST LOOK DOWN YOUR SIGHTS AT YOUR TARGET.
• No bullying, roughhousing or malicious foul language.
• Repeat offenses of the HONOR SYSTEM can result in BAN FROM EVENT.

• Everyone entering the Area of Operations (AO) must have a signed waiver on file - this includes observers, photographers, and all non-player personnel.
• Players who leave the AO (Area of Operations) must receive cadre or admin permission to re-enter.

2. FACTIONS & ORGANIZATION

• NATO : Open registration. Standardized MC uniforms and replicas requirements.

• OPFOR: ̶R̶E̶D̶A̶C̶T̶E̶D̶ (OpFor is a closed group that allows participation through a vetting process. Please contact OPF Admin to receive further information.)

• NATO and OPFOR is organized into platoons and squads.
• Chain of command adherence will be implemented at all times.
• Assigned Cadre will fill key leadership roles.

3. UNIFORMS & IDENTIFICATION

• NATO Helmets and load-bearing gear are heavily encouraged to match camo theme and colors. (CB/RG/OD) *NO BLACK GEAR OR HELMETS.

4. COMBAT & AMMO RULES

• BB’s are issued at STARTEX/In-Processing and via resupply only.
• Riflemen: 500 rounds
• LMG/MMG: 1,500 rounds
• DMRs/Snipers: 100–200 rounds (*Contact OPF Admin for needs.)
• No outside BB’s allowed. Violators will be banned from the event.
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• LO-CAP or MID-CAP MAGAZINES ONLY. NO HI-CAPS ALLOWED.

• RIFLEMAN/NATO - M4/M16 style platform encouraged
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• DMR, LMG/MMG and Sniper platforms are limited to ONE PER SQUAD.
• DMRs must be semi locked/semi-auto ONLY.
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• NO RUBBER KNIVES OR MELEE replicas allowed.

• Rifleman: 10ft
• DMR: 75 ft
• Sniper/Bolt-Action: 100ft
• LMG/MG: 50ft

• Rifleman: 1.55J (approx. 400 FPS w/ .20g)
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• LMG/MG: 1.88J (approx. 450 FPS w/ .20g)
• DMR: 1.88J (approx. 450 FPS w/ .20g)
• Sniper: 2.32J (approx. 500 FPS w/ .20g)

5. MEDIC SYSTEM

• When HIT = You’re down. Yell “HIT!” and fall or sit where you were shot. DEPLOY YOUR RED DEAD RAG OR LIGHT WHILE “HIT”.
• Teammates can perform a FIELD REVIVE to revive you (ACE bandage or Airsoft style tourniquet must be applied).
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• FIVE MINUTE BLEED-OUT TIME LIMIT. If you have not received a teammate revive within FIVE MINUTES, you must report to the CASEVAC location.
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• IF YOU ARE NOT REVIVED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, YOU MUST REMAIN IN PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO CASEVAC LOCATION.
• If revived and HIT A SECOND TIME, you're KIA and must go to the designated Respawn Point or wait for squad-level CASEVAC.

• Respawn locations and wave times will be defined by Cadre/command.

6. COMMUNICATIONS

• Each squad should have at least one radio (Baofeng or similar) tuned to the command net.
• All radio users must follow comms protocol: short, clear transmissions.

• No cross-faction monitoring unless permitted (e.g., captured radios or consensually searched and recovered documents from downed OPFOR.)

7. SUPPLY & LOGISTICS

• Ammo, water and additional rations must be collected from designated resupply caches as directed by NATO Caommand/Cadre..

• All players must carry enough food and water for 24 hours.
• Water resupply will be available via command-approved points.

8. MISCELLANEOUS RULES

• Only approved pyro (e.g., Enola Gaye, TAG) permitted.
• Grenade Detonation within 10ft = all in radius are considered dead.
• No fireworks, illegal pyro, or flashbangs unless explicitly approved.

• Events continue overnight.
• NVGs encouraged but not required.
• Green chem lights are encouraged to be carried for marking.

• Players may simulate searching KIA OPFOR upon consent of OPFOR player or Cadre instruction ONLY.
• No physical contact or gear theft allowed. RESPECT the OPFOR player and their property.

9. SAFETY

• Full-seal eye protection required at all times. (ANSI Z87.1+ rated minimum)
• EYE PROTECTION IS TO BE WORN FROM GAME START TO FINISH. NEVER REMOVE YOUR EYE PROTECTION WHILE IN THE AO.
• RED Dead rags for day use and RED lights for night use must be carried.
• Barrel socks required in safe zones.

• Clearly marked. No firing, dry firing, or aggressive actions.
• Entry without eye pro is allowed only in marked safe areas.

• No drug/alcohol use during event hours.
• No real weapons, no unsafe behavior, no exceptions.

10. IN-PROCESSING

• All players must check in, chrono their weapons, and attend a safety brief.
• Bring all gear, including 24 hour packed ruck, Load Bearing systems and EYE PRO ON for inspection. Command/Cadre will instruct you further.

11. NATO PACK LIST

• Back-Pack in approved NATO color/camo capable of carrying 24 hour field sustainment kit. A PACK THAT CAN CARRY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR 24 HOURS.
• 24 hours of food, water and personal medications.
• Extra socks (According to event Temperatures)
• Boots/Footwear appropriate for the AO
• Non mounted Flashlight and/or Headlamp
• Cold/Wet Weather Gear
• Charged AEG Batteries/Speed Loader/AEG Magazines
• SLEEPING SYSTEM *Check wet/cold weather conditions of AO
• Enough food and water for 24 hours of operations.
• WRISTWATCH - To keep accurate time of Operations schedule.
• E-Tool or equivalent (*Fighting Positions are ENCOURAGED.)
• Radio - FRS/GMRS (for squad lead/Command Net)
• Personal Hygiene Kit.
• WET WEATHER BAG.
• WET WIPES/DUDE WIPES for relieving yourself.
• 2x TRASHBAGS. Take out what you bring in.