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In another "humbling first" for us, Stage 2 will be designed by a teammate of the fallen we are honoring: SSG Jason L. Brown.
In this stage: defend against a surprise attack, apply first aid to your downed teammate, then eliminate the enemy before they can escape.
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I am thrilled to share that Spike's Tactical is returning again as a title sponsor this year. They have been a big supporter since day one, and we're thankful to have them come back yet again!
If you ever are in the market for a great AR, be sure to start at https://www.spikestactical.com/
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I am happy to share that Bachstein Consulting LLC has confirmed they are in as a Stage Sponsor this year. Bachstein Consulting offers a unique assortment of skills from engineering design, contract submissions, project management, test and evaluation, and quality assurance. They have years of experience in the firearms industry and government test centers. Check them out at: https://bachsteinconsulting.com/
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Comms warning: just like last year, there will be an advantage to carrying a radio on your kit.
Every Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA, the basic team unit of Special Forces) has TWO 18Es (Special Forces Communications Sergeant) - this is how critical comms are to SF. They are the communication "specialists" on the team and make sure the team can communicate internally (short range comms), they can talk back to command/intel/whoever (long range comms), and even communicate with and provide basic air traffic control for supporting aircraft on a mission.
To try to give you JUST A TASTE of integrating comms into your match, we're adding a special bonus this year. IF YOU CARRY A RADIO ON YOUR KIT AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT, YOU'LL HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. During the morning brief, you'll be given the "enemy radio frequency" (this will be somewhere in the 70cm UHF ham band) to monitor while you run. If you know how to use your gear and pay attention, you'll hear the enemy transmitting information that can help you. You DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A HAM LICENSE to do this. Anyone can listen to any frequency at any time - no license is needed for that.
If you don't want to fool with this at all you don't have to. You can still run the course and complete all the challenges, but you may miss the extra bonus that comes if you know how to run comms on your kit.
The night team match may require actual radio communication between team members. Radios will be provided there for those who don't have them, but team match guys will be MUCH more efficient if they have their own radios and have practiced communicating with them while moving and firing. Just sayin' -
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Everybody knows SF guys are badass. What most people DON'T realize is how intelligent they are, and how much time they spend working on ways to improve their brainpower and solve really complex problems under stress. Did you know every single one of them speaks at least one foreign language (many of them speak FIVE!)? How many languages do YOU speak?
To help showcase this better, for the first time ever we're working with 5SFG(A)'s Cognitive Performance Specialist to help us give competitors just a TASTE of things like this 5th Group does. That means we are really stepping up the mind games this year with his help! In addition to working on your running and shooting, you just might want to pump up that 3lbs of jelly between your ears too.
To put your mind at ease: we are not testing any esoteric technical and/or language knowledge. You don't have to KNOW anything - but you do have to be able to observe things and think well under pressure (and while you're exhausted).
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I am pleased to share that Tomahawk Strategic Solutions is returning this year as a Stage Sponsor.
Tomahawk creates programs to better prepare your organization for evolving threats and emergency situations. Tomahawk personnel include Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators, corporate security experts, SWAT/ESU/Patrol officers (retired and active) hand-selected for their specialized skills and experience, and medical professionals.
Check them out at: https://tomahawkstrategicsolutions.com/
Last edited by Matt in TN; 07-13-23 at 10:41.
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I am excited to welcome Nocturnality Night Vision Devices to the fold as an Obstacle Sponsor. Nocturnality is donating a White Phosphor PVS14 ($3,699 retail value) for us to raffle off at the match! Must be present to win - and the raffle will be drawn at the awards ceremony for the Team Night Match.
We still have a few slots left for the night match. Register here: https://practiscore.com/team-night-m...-2023/register
You don't have to be a night competitor to win, but you DO have to stay up all night and physically be at the night awards ceremony. Oh yeah - and have the winning ticket. How bad do you want it???
Check out Nocturnality for all your night vision and training needs at: https://www.nocturnalitygear.com/
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