Platoon Leader 2026: Hearts & Minds
Schedule
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
84 Reganswood Dr, Taylorsville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28681 | Taylorsville, NC
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A Military Simulation Scenario
10-12 APRIL 2026
The conflict will be a Squad/Platoon versus OPFOR and NPC format, with an initial player cap of 24 personnel. Everyone on a team will have a responsibility, and a chain of command will be established before the game.
Scoring will be based on team activities, notably accomplishing missions dictated by off field higher commands (Battalion HQ or TOC). These missions will vary in scope and intensity and may be part of the Company Commander or Platoon Leader’s individual strategy. Points will be given for completed and successful missions. Points may be deducted for failed missions and rule violations. Accumulation of the most points at game end determines ranking and prizes for the teams.
Registration:
Individuals must pre-register by 4 APRIL 2026. Walk-on players will be allowed on the day of the game at substantial registration cost penalty.
Fees: $75.00 per player
LATE ENTRY: $100 per player day of event FRIDAY 10 APRIL.
The fee includes field fee, a MRE, bottled waters, and all day air fills. Paint/First Strikes will be available to purchase prior to the game, and 2000 rounds will be issued to the team for team use.
Positions for registration:
2026 will be Civil Affairs (CA) based event where participants operate in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments utilizing specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures. As part of a CA Team, you will apply knowledge of civil populations and governance to affect human behavior and counter threats. You will provide a capability to find, disrupt, and defeat threats to, and within, the civil component of the operational environment.
Direct Action Team Member (Rifleman/SAW Gunner/Designated Marksman/Heavy Weapons- 16 positions)
Squad and team leaders drawn from DATM. Direct Action Team Members are qualified and responsible for mission security. They will identify what critical resources local citizens may need during missions or in crisis situations, fostering and maintaining dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations. And you’ll be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related operations.
Combat Engineer (Attached- 4 positions)
As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help navigate while on combat missions by clearing barriers with explosives and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing obstacles, as well as defense and fighting positions. (Recommended that you have real world experiences with some sort of construction trade and be willing to apply those skills in high stress environment)
Combat Medic (Attached- 2 positions)
As a Combat Medic Specialist, you’ll deliver emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, from accidents and natural disasters to military training and operations. You’ll assess injuries, stabilize patients, and make critical medical decisions under extreme conditions. (Recommended that you have real world experiences with some sort of medical field or self aid/buddy care and be willing to apply those skills in high stress environment)
Combat Communications/Radioman (Attached- 2 positions)
You’ll supervise communications for special operations and missions. You’ll organize, train, advise, and supervise the installation, use, and operation of communications equipment, and establish and maintain tactical lines of communication with teams during missions. (Recommended that you have real world experiences with some sort of communications equipment and be willing to apply those skills in high stress environment)
Schedule:
Check in to unit will begin at 1700 thru 1900 on 10 APRIL 2026.
Isolation/Camping will open at 1900. Game start will be announced at the initial team brief
AAR at 1530 on 12 APRIL 2026.
Information on Check in and Game Play Procedures
This game format is designed for military efficiency, even in the check in procedures. Players will enter the camping areas as directed (WARSAW ENTRY LOT) and will check in with their headquarters. In general, you will not need to come to the store before or during the game, as all your logistical needs will be met at your sides HQ. Safety and rules briefings will be accomplished at the field site as well.
In general-
• Park and camp in the areas designated for your side. Do not come to store unless it is before check in and you need to purchase an item or paint.
• Locate your Headquarters for check in and assignment.
• Turn in your HPA or CO2 tanks to your Observer/Controller (OC) for filling. Make sure they are clearly marked with your name and unit number. Staff will fill your tanks for you and return them to your Platoon. During the course of the game, this cycle will be repeated by staff as needed.
• Test fire and chronograph your weapons at your unit’s range.
Should you need any parts, snacks, or just want to say hello, you have free time until 1900 on 10 APRIL 2026. Stay away from the other team’s encampment, including NPCs.
At 1900 you need to be at your Platoon Assembly Area (in full kit-ready to play) for mission brief. There may be night activities. This will be explained to you during your mission brief.
In the event you have a marker reliability issue, a spare weapon can be issued to you from supply while it is being serviced. This will be offered during the course of the game.
In general, once play starts, you will not be able to come off the field for any reason, unless it is medical related. Your paint and air will be provided to you in the field as much as possible, as well as your meal. Your leadership may pull you off the field back to HQ for rest and resupply, but do not take it upon yourself to leave the field of battle unless authorized to do so.
Remember, this is less a paintball game as it is a military simulation using paintball as a tool. Please treat the game, and your fellow participants, with respect and honor.
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Where is it happening?
84 Reganswood Dr, Taylorsville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28681Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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