"REQUIRED ITEMS:
If you show up without these, you will be sent home.
Automatic Electric Gun (AEG) No LPEGs, MPEGs, springers, Gas guns, or sidearms. No grenade launchers, support weapons, sniper rifles, or light machine guns (Grenade launchers may be attached to your gun but you will not be allowed to use them). Your AEG must be of good quality, in good working order and present a realistic appearance. No batteries taped to the outside of the gun (external batteries which are well concealed, for example, in a buttstock mag pouch, are okay). You owe it to your fellow recruits to have a reliable gun. If your gun goes down, and you can’t fix or replace it you will be sent home.
1 CHARGED Battery (at least one spare recommended). Outlets for charging MAY be available, but be prepared! Two or more batteries are recommended. Chargers will NOT be provided! Bring your own.
3 AEG Magazines of any type – standards, midcaps, or hicaps. No drum, W-type, auto winding, or similar magazines.
6000 rounds (2 bags) of BBs; feel free to bring more if you think you will need them. You probably will.
Hydration System or canteen - must be able to carry a minimum of two quarts or more water on your person at all times.
Load Carrying Equipment - any style or type, so long as it's a military design. Your LCE must be able to carry your 3 AEG magazines and hydration at a minimum.
BDU Uniform - any style or camo pattern, as long as it is military. No hunting camo or civilian clothes may be worn during training. No desert, black, or khaki uniforms (reserved for Cadre). Gear may be any color or camo pattern. Plan for cold, wet and muddy weather.
Gun Case – must be securable and conform to applicable Minnesota statutes. No shipping boxes. The gun must be unloaded and in the case when you arrive.
Eye Protection - Must meet MAA "full-seal" standards and meet ANSI z.81.1 requirements. Full-face is optional.
Barrel Blocker – Must be MAA-approved type.
Waiver – Minors must have their waiver signed by a parent. You can download a waiver from:
www.pakieser.com/ATAC/BATC/recruits/BATC_waiver.doc Flashing Red light - needed for kill indicator during the Night Patrol. Bike tail-lights work great.
Footwear: Must be military style combat boots. Hiking or other outdoor footwear are acceptable if they present a military appearance (no neon colors). No tennis shoes, cleats, or other civilian type shoes.
Recommended, but not required:
Extra Clothes – can be worn during downtime in the evenings.
Headgear: No khaki or black ballcaps. (reserved for Cadre). Other headgear is acceptable.
Bedding - there are bunk beds in the bunkhouse, but you will need your own bedding - pillow, blanket, sheets, and/or sleeping bag.
Food – Recruits will need to bring enough food for 2 days. A refrigerator and kitchen, including a stove and microwave, are available. During the day, Recruits may eat lunch in the field, so plan accordingly. A very limited number of dishes, pots and pans are available. You use it, you wash it. Simple easy-to-fix meals are recommended.
Flashlight - you won't be allowed to use it during the Night Patrol, but it does get dark around the barracks after lights out.
Other Gear- Pack everything else you would bring to a large-scale scenario game.
Any questions? Ask away.
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Erik "
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