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Operation Irontide
24 Hour MilSim
Area of operations – Narrow Water NI
Background:
After months of winter stalemate following Operation Bastion, the frozen Kardivkan front is beginning to thaw. As the weather breaks, NATO forces have pushed reconnaissance elements deeper into the contested zone and deployed mobile rocket artillery systems closer and closer, threatening Chendekan held territory. These units are believed to be operating systems similar to the M142 HIMARS and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, both highly mobile launchers capable of firing precision guided rockets from kilometres away before relocating within minutes. Their ‘shoot-and-scoot’ tactics make them extremely difficult to track, allowing them to strike targets, reposition rapidly, and avoid counter-battery fire.
Over the winter these rocket systems have served a dual purpose. First, they have been used to strike Chendekan staging areas and forward infrastructure, disrupting attempts to regroup after Bastion. But they have also been positioned as part of NATO’s response to the increasing use of Shahed-type drones by Chendeka by launching precision rocket strikes against drone launch sites, control vehicles, and suspected staging points before attack waves can be launched.
Chendekan High Command has responded by launching Operation Irontide.
The primary objective is clear: locate and destroy the NATO rocket batteries before they can continue interfering with Chendekan operations. Reconnaissance teams will push forward to track NATO forward observers, identify firing positions, and guide assault units or counter-battery strikes onto the launchers. Eliminating even one of these systems would significantly reduce NATO’s ability to strike deep into Chendekan territory.
At the same time, the war in the air is becoming just as important as the fight on the ground. Over the past year Chendekan forces have gained a reputation for highly effective drone operations, using reconnaissance and strike drones to track enemy patrols and direct fires. Recently, NATO reconnaissance teams uncovered intelligence pointing to a forward drone manufacturing and modification facility operating close to the front line. A small, but critical workshop ,it is believed to be an active facility for assembling and adapting drones for immediate battlefield use. NATO planners see it as a high-value target, and specialised teams will attempt to locate and destroy the facility before more systems can be deployed.
For Chendeka, protecting this capability is essential. Their advanced drone network has allowed them to maintain a tactical advantage on the battlefield holding off any NATO incursions over the winter months. Chendekan units will therefore be tasked with securing their dispersed drone launch sites, ensuring operators can continue flying missions while preventing NATO forces from discovering or sabotaging the network.
If Chendeka succeeds in knocking out NATO’s rocket artillery and protecting their drone network, they will regain the initiative along the front lines. But, if NATO can destroy the drone facility and keep its long-range fires in play, Chendeka’s momentum could stall before the next phase of the war even begins.
Operation Irontide draws near…
Timings:
Timings:
Gates open: 10/04/26 – 17:00.
Sign in open: 10/04/26 – 17:00 – 22:00.
Chrono open: 10/04/26 – 17:00 – 22:00.
Sign in open: 11/04/26 09:00 – 10:00.
Chrono open: 11/04/26 09:00 – 10:00.
StartEX: 11/04/26 – 12:00.
EndEX: 12/04/26 – 12:00.
Tickets available: 13/03/25 – 19:00 .
Tickets £95. A non refundable deposit of £50 (+ £2 booking fee) will be required to secure a place.
The remainder of your ticket is to be paid upon arrival.
Age limit 18+
Two CAT tourniquets are required for this event.
A third CAT tourniquet is permitted if wearing weighted plates in your plate carrier. Plates must weigh 4kg combined,
Please read before attending!
What to expect:
This is a force on force 24 hour Military Simulation exercise.
There are a variety of different roles in this event primarily focused on conventional warfare, including reconnaissance, patrols as well as coordinated assaults on enemy positions. Do not expect a skirmish style game with constant action. With this in mind please bring the right attitude to this event. Do not arrive expecting to go off task in search of a firefight, if this is your attitude then please do not book a ticket. We expect participants to follow the instructions from the chain of command to ensure a realistic and enjoyable event for all involved.
Certain camping areas are considered patrol harbors, these are in game areas where eye protection must be worn at all times, including sleeping. Units in an “off game” campsite must have magazines out and guns on safe.
Expect to stay in the AO until EndEx.
Note on uniforms for this event.
Factions in this event are distinguished primarily by headgear and uniform. We expect you to make a decent effort with your uniform to avoid friendly fire incidents as well as looking the part of your chosen faction.
All factions are permitted to wear a helmet at night for the purpose of using night vision. If helmets are not your listed faction headgear you may only wear one at night if using a night vision device.
If you are not sure about your chosen uniform please contact us before the event to check.
Appropriate cold and wet weather gear will be required for this event.
NATO KFOR
What to expect in this unit.
This is a conventional military force. Expect to conduct patrols, take and hold vital positions, execute planned raids and assault key positions.
This unit will be accommodated in an off game campsite. You will have access to a campsite and you may bring a civilian tent. There will be a 15 minute walk to the FOB from this location.
Upon request, sections may also bivvi out in the field on Saturday night and/or insert on the Friday night. Please contact us via email if you wish to do this.
loadouts
NATO players represent a standardised Western military force. Loadouts should look uniform and professional.
Headgear
Allowed: Boonie Hats and NATO style helmets.
Any colour boonie hat or helmet is allowed.
Uniform
Required:
- Matching camouflage fatigues
Allowed camo:
- Multicam
- NATO green patterns
- OD / Ranger Green uniforms
Gear
- Any colour load bearing equipment allowed
Leaf suit uppers are only permitted for SF teams inserting on Friday Night.
Weapons
NATO style weapon platforms are preferred (AR/M4 platforms etc).
Not Allowed
- ANY OTHER HEADGEAR!
- RUSFOR camo patterns.
- Civilian style clothing
- Green lasers or overpowered IR lasers
Chendekan National Army
What to expect in this unit.
This is a conventional military force. Expect to conduct patrols, take and hold vital positions, execute planned raids and assault key positions.
This unit will be accommodated out of game, you will have access to a campsite and you may bring a civilian tent. There will be a 15 minute walk to the FOB from this location.
Upon request, sections may also bivvi out in the field on Saturday night and/or insert on the Friday night. Please contact us via email if you wish to do this.
LOADOUTS
Chendekan forces emmulate irregular militia aligned with Russian forces. Loadouts can be mismatched militia style or Russian military style, but should never resemble NATO forces.
Headgear
Allowed: Bandanas, Beanies, Berets, RUSFOR styled helmets.
Helmets with St. George’s ribbon are permissible.
Uniform
Allowed:
- Mixed RUSFOR camo with solid color clothing
- Mismatched fatigues
- Full sets of Russian camouflage.
Only Eastern Bloc / RUSFOR camouflage patterns are allowed.
Gear
- Any colour load bearing equipment allowed
- Full leaf suits allowed
Weapons
RUSFOR style weapons are preferred (AK platforms etc).
Not Allowed
- ANY OTHER HEADGEAR!
- NATO camouflage patterns
- Multicam
- US Woodland
- Other NATO styles etc.
- Green lasers or overpowered IR lasers,
- Required Kit list
- Airsoft RIF.
- Faction headgear and uniform.
- Good boots with ankle support.
- Eye protection. EN-166
- Mid cap magazines.
- Combat Application Tourniquet.
- Orange death rag.
- Flashing red/green light for night death rag.
- Water/food for 24hrs.
- Bergen/Ruck to carry all equipment into the AO.
- Sleeping bag.
- Ground mat.
- Basha/bivi bag or small tent.
- Bin bags for rubbish.
- Recommended Kit list
- Spare socks x2.
- Waterproofs.
- Replica knife (knife kills).
- Spare batteries for everything.
- Speedloader.
- Torch with red filter.
- Spare glow sticks.
- Food (ration packs,MRE, etc.).
- Energy food (mint cake, energy bars, glucose sweets etc.).
- Cooking equipment.
- Spare orange death rag.
- Radio (+headset).
- Multi tool.
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