Link to an article about airsoft being used by AZ ANG 161st Security Forces Squadron at Vanguard.
The event was coordinated by Marauders Tactical Training staff.

Article
 http://www.161arw.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123268074


Video
http://www.161arw.ang.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=356

MTT is coordinating a new type of immersive military simulation adventure unlike any event that we have hosted before.

The Ghazni Experience will invite participants to become part of Foward Operating Base Ghazni in Afghanistan over two weekends of military simulation.   

Part 1 will take place at Vanguard Indoor Playground on Saturday, Sept 10 from 6 pm to 10 am on Sunday, Sept 11.
Part 2 will take place at the MTT Urban Assault Course on November 12 - 13.

Your adventure starts with training as one of two different units:

75 Alpha Explosive Ordinance Disposal
Special Operations Group Ghazni

Each unit will receive four hours of  specialized training Day 1 (7 pm - 11 pm) designed to prepare them for a series of night and low light missions using airsoft equipment in a simulated urban combat environment complete with role players, and mock IED's. Participants will also have the opportunity to train on military vehicles for Part 2 in November.  Missions will include:

High Value Targe Raids
Quick Reaction Force Missions
Cordon and Search Missions

ABOUT THE GHAZNI EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
The Ghazni Experience Coordinator recently returned from a six month deployment to FOB Ghazni, Afghanistan as part of an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit. During the TDY, he participated in several high value target raids and over 100 combat missions with both US Army and Special Operations Units.

Admission
MTT Annual Pass Owners $40
General Public $80

Equipment Requirements for 75 Alpha Ordinace Disposal and Special Operations Group Ghazni
Uniform - ACU or Multi Cam, Helmet, and Boots
Sealed Eye Protection
Chest Rig or Plate Carrier
Hydration Carrier
AEG < 375 FPS with .25 bb's (M4 or Similar)
Non Winding Magazines
Tactical Flashlight
FRS Radio

Registration for The Ghazni Experience: Part 1 will open on July 30 at MTT sponsor locations.

Send an email to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:MTTStaff@gmail.com">MTTStaff@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for more information.

Marauders Airsoft is hosting our next Terminator/zombie adventure at Vanguard Indoor Playground on July 30, 2011.

Terminator: End Times is the sequel to the Marauders adventure, Terminator: Prophecies and takes place approximately six years after Judgement Day.

The Resistance has discovered the existence of one of Sky Net's underground biological weapons research facilities.  John Connor and a specially trained unit must assault and destroy the facility before a deadly new virus is unleashed on the remnants of mankind.

To accomplish their mission, the Resistance will have to fight their way deep into the facility against T-600's and escaped biological experiments (ZOMBIES!!!)

Terminator End Times will feature:
Terminator and Zombie Role Players
Airsoft Demolition Charges
Low Light Battles
Prize Raffle

Join one of two teams for Marauders' Airsoft toughest adventure yet.

Task Force Reaper (8 spaces)
Uniform - Any military pattern (Top and Pants) with tactical vest

The Resistance (8 spaces)
Uniform - Civilian clothes (NO JEANS and SWEAT SHIRTS!) with tactical vest

Weapons
AEG under 330 FPS with .25 bb's
Foam or Plastic Grenades
Spring Pistol/Shotgun or Nerf Hand Weapons for Zombies (AEG's will not be allowed against zombie role players)

Admission
General Public $60
MTT Annual Pass Owners $40
(Includes a meal, drink and 1000 bb's)

Register at Marauders sponsor location, Vanguard Indoor Playground, Gearbox Airsoft, or the Command Post by July 29th to reserve your spot in the game.

Send your questions to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:MTTStaff@gmail.com">MTTStaff@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->

MTT is hosting the Combat First Responder Training at Cabela's near Glendale Blvd  and 101 Freeway in Glandale, AZ on June.  The training is scheduled from 9 am - 5 pm.

This program is designed to introduce participants to the life saving skills used by military personnel when treating combat related injuries The course is taught by former US special operations medics and retired law enforcement officers.  Training topics include:

Evaluating a Casualty
Airway, Breathing & Circulation
Assessment of and Positioning the Casualty
Administration of I.V. Fluids
Entrance and Exit Wounds
Field Dressings & Bandages
Tourniquet Application & Use
Shock
Psychological First Aid & Combat Stress
Medical Evacuation and Transportation of Casualties
Scenario Training that includes Evaluation, Treatment, and Casualty
Evacuation

Recommended Equipment
Military Uniform or Tactical Clothing
Hydration Carrier or Canteen
Eye Protection
1 - POUCH, MOLLE COMPATABLE    (Containing)
        1 - STERILE COMPRESSION BANDAGE
        1 - TOURNIQUET
        1 - TRIANGLE BANDAGE, OD
        2 - CONFORMING GAUZE BANDAGE (3 in x 4.1 yd)
        2 pair - GLOVES, POWDER FREE
        10 - BANDAGE STRIPS  1''x3''
        10 - ANTISEPTIC WIPES
        4 - 3 in 1 ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT PACKETS

Admission
MTT Annual Pass Owners $50
General Public $100

Reserve a space by sending an email to MTTStaff@gmail.com
Payment instructions will be sent to registered participants.

June 11, 2011 Terminator: Prophecies (8 pm - 2 am)
Marauders Airsoft is hosting our next Terminator adventure at Vanguard Indoor Playground on Saturday, June 11.

Terminator: Prophecies takes place approximately 6 years after Judgement Day. Hiding out in an abandoned underground military research facility in the Nevada desert, John Connor and a specially trained unit must survive a series of assaults by Skynet's Hunter Killer teams and T-600's.

Join the Resistance to fight against the machines.  

TEAM OPTIONS
Alpha Unit 16 Spaces (12 Fighters, 4 Bomb Techs**)
Age Restriction 18 and Up

Bravo Unit 24 Spaces (20 Fighters, 4 Bomb Techs**)
Age Restriction 12 and Up (Minors and Adults Mixed)

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Uniform - Any military style pattern (ACU, multicam, DCU, etc.) or survivor costume (NO JEANS AND T-SHIRT/SWEAT SHIRT ALLOWED)
AEG's with non-winding magazines
M203 Grenade Launchers OR at least 2 airsoft grenades (players may not carry more than 4 grenades per person)

**Only those who have successfully completed the MTT AOD program may serve as Bomb Techs.

Admission
MTT Annual Pass Owners $40 (Includes Meal Ticket and 1000 bb's for the event)
General Public $60 (Includes Meal Ticket and 1000 bb's for the event)

Register by purchasing game tickets at Sponsor Locations starting May 7 2011.

Please note that Marauders Airsoft has changed our airsoft adventure registration process. Please visit the link below to get more information about registering for these games.

http://marauders.us/new_site/forum/view ... ?p=482#482


Sponsor locations include:

Vanguard Indoor Playground
Gearbox Airsoft
Command Post

Marauders Airsoft is hosting our next Airsoft Ordnance Disposal (AOD) Program at Vanguard Indoor Playground on Wednesday, June 15 from 6 pm - 10 pm.  

This program is designed to qualify airsoft players to serve as AOD technicians during Marauders Airsoft and VIP military simulation adventures.  Training topics will inlcude:

Airsoft Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Component Recognition
Airsoft IED Methods of Intitiation
Airsoft IED Attack Methodology
Airsoft IED Render Safe Procedures

Those who successfully complete the course will receive an MTT AOD patch and be authorized to utilize an airsoft IED kit at either Vanguard or MTT UAC events.  These kits will also be available for purchase by participants 18 and up for private use.  Only AOD qualified personnel will have access to these kits and be authorized to set up or remove Airsoft IED's during missions.

Required Equipment
Sealed Eye Protection
Military Uniform
Hearing Protection (ear plugs)

Admission
MTT Annual Pass Owners $30
General Public $60
There are 8 spaces available for the training program.

Registration
Airsoft Ordnance Disposal Program is open to participants 15 and up.
Register by sending an email to MTTStaff@gmail.com with your name, age, and telephone number.  A staff member will contact you by email to interview you for participation.

The MTT OPFOR (Opposing Force) Program is designed to prepare participants to serve as enemy combatants and civilian role players during public and private MTT training and combat adventure programs.  Training covers:

Event Safety Requirements
Individual Required Equipment
OPFOR Attack Levels
Specialized Equipment Use (Mock IED's, Pyrotechnics, Blank Firing Weapons, Vehicles, Staff Radio Communication)
Roleplaying and Interaction with Training and Combat Adventure Participants
Training Scenario

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a rating of Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3.  Ratings will be issued upon age, skill, experience, individual equipment, and availability.  All certified OPFOR participants will receive free invitations (depending on rating) to participate in future MTT training or combat adventure programs.

Tier 1 OPFOR - Private Law Enforcment, Military, and Specialized MTT Training Programs (Example: AZ Police Agency SWAT Training at UAC or Confrontation 2012)

Tier 2 OPFOR - Public and Private Special Events (Example: Police Explorer SWAT Adventure Programs, MTT SPEC OP Adventure at UAC, Marauders Training Challenge)

Tier 3 OPFOR - Public Airsoft Adventure and Airsoft Training Programs at UAC or other locations (Example: Black Hawk Down, MTT Close Quarter Combat Training)

Equipment Requirements
Sealed Eye Protection with Mouth Guard
Civilian Clothes/Woodland Pants/Black or White Long Sleeve Shirt (any combination of these)
US Military Uniform (ACU or DCU)
Canteen or Water Bottles
Hearing Protection (ear plugs)
Gloves

Optional Equipment
Shemagh
Dish Dasha or similar middle eastern clothing
AK 47/74 AEG < 375 FPS with .25 magazines
Simple Chest Rig (no tactical vests or plate carriers)
FRS Radio

Event Admission *
MTT Annual Pass Owners $30
General Public $60
*Participants who do not successfully complete the program or receive at least a Tier 3 rating will be allowed to retake the course an additional time without charge to receive a certification.

Registration  (16 spaces)
Registration is open to participants 16 and up with a valid driver's license.
To register, please send your name, age, telephone number to MTTStaff@gmail.com

A staff member will contact you by telephone to conduct a phone interview and answer your questions about the program.

Additional OPFOR Programs will be conducted in May and June.