OPAF 3 Event Information
OPERATION ARMOURED FURY 3
March 7th - 9th 2025
TICKETS ARE LIVE
TICKET SALES END 14TH FEBUARY
ALL PLAYERS GO INTO THE DRAW
TO WIN THE
ULTIMATE SPECIAL FX PRIZE PACK
VALUED AT $1000
WHAT TO EXPECT
OPAF IS BACK FOR 2025 WITH ANOTHER
3 DAY JAM-PACKED EVENT
This event is set to be even bigger than the last event!
Game play will include both Skirmish and scenario base gaming that will be both night and day time.

DIRECT ACTION MISSIONS
Players will have the unique opportunity to purchase "Direct Action Mission" tickets.
These tickets will take a limited amount of players through an immersive experience where they will be trained in how to carry out the mission then receive their mission brief before gearing up and heading out to complete their mission.

ARMOURED TANKS


ARMOURED TROOP CARRIERS

BIG GUNS

HELICOPTER INSERTIONS

RDX TECHNOLOGIES SIMFIRE SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL PYROTECHNICS

BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY
SKIRMESH

Special FX is bringing brand new technology to large scale outdoor airsoft events.
this interactive system will give all Special FX events the ability to have a legitimate electronic automated points scoring system to find individual, squad and full team results and provide data to show who took out the ultimate win and show how players are performing in real time and after mission playback.
LINK
HOW PLAYERS USE THE SKIRMESH SYSTEM
BRAND NEW FACTIONS
OPAF 3 Will see the introduction of official factions.
players will get the opportunity to pick their team faction when purchasing their ticket.
We know that a lot of clubs, groups and friends will want to band together so get in quick as each faction with have limited numbers.
Who Will You Fight For?
MOUNTAIN RANGER COMPANY
VS
GREY SKY PARATROOPERS
KEY PLAYER INFROMATION & FULL SCHEDUAL
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INFORMATION
THIS EVENT REQUIRES BIO BB’S

This is where all information can be found specific to this event. This page will be updated as new details become available.
When:
Friday 7th March - Sunday 9th March 2024
Event Length:
3 days
Start:
12pm Friday 7th
Where:
Taranaki Airsoft Rangers Inc
590 Denbigh Road
Midhirst,
Taranaki
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FiFLUvvtPemszquZ7
SIGN AT ENTRANCE

Entrance is on the R/H side of the road and marked by the large TAR sign.
once you have entered the driveway, travel all the way down until you are greeted by staff at the entrance to the camping/carpark area. The staff will direct you as to what you need to do.
once you have parked you need to promptly get you airsoft guns and make your way to registration/chrono.
On-Site Facilities:
- Free on-site camping for anyone to use
- Large 20M x 20M marquee that will accommodate all players/staff
- Tables and seating in marquee
- Multiple on-site toilets
- Fresh drinking water will be supplied for all three days
On-Site Retailers
Multiple retailers will be supplying players with all their needs whilst at the event.
we have the following retailers:
Special FX
Gunny Tactical
Unlimited Airsoft
Black Rook Creations
OPAF II SCHEDULE
Thursday 6th
9am - 5pm Staff on site to set up facilities
Players can organise to arrive on this day if pre-arranged with the event co-ordinators.
Friday 7th
9am - 12pm Staff on site
12pm - 3pm Gates open/ Registration
3pm - 4pm safety briefings (mandatory)
Failure to attend safety briefing will void you from attending the Saturday scenario and helicopter flight.
4pm - 5pm Field inspection and orientation
6pm gates close
Saturday 8th
8am - 9:30am Final prep
10am - 12pm Skirmesh 1 Game / DAM player orientation
12pm - 1pm Lunch
1pm - 3pm Skirmesh 2 Game / DAM Player orientation
5pm - 6pm On-site catering
7pm - 8pm Mission brief for night game
9pm - 12am Night scenario
12am Game End
Sunday 9st
10am - 12pm Game scenario
12pm - 1pm Lunch
1pm - 3pm Game scenario
4pm - 5pm Prize giving
5pm - 6pm On-site catering
6pm Socialising
Monday 10th
9am - 5pm Staff pack down / attendees leaving
Friday Registration / Safety Brief / Chrono Requirements
ALL player are required to register, chrono and attend all safety briefings. failure to do so will result in you not being able to attend the event.
IS THERE TEAM SPECIFIC UNIFORMS?
"NO"
There is no specific team uniform's required. you are welcome to wear any uniform and kit you like as teams will be identified using team coloured patches and bands.
Friday Registration
Your name MUST match the name that you bought the ticket under.
Safety Briefing
Players MUST attend all safety briefing's on Friday that are required of them. Players that purchase a helicopter insertion ticket MUST attend a separate safety briefing that will be conducted by the Mid West Helicopter staff.
Chrono
All guns that players intend to use over the duration of the event MUST comply with the TAR gun performance rules and the Night OP performance rules as below. All guns need a visible colored zip tie to identify its performance class before you entre the field.
Rule Exemption
All players that are not paid TAR members (players attending from out of region from other clubs or groups) will be exempt from rule 1.3 Probation period.
LIINK TO TAR RULES
Night OP Rules
Chrono
ALL guns must not exceed 1.13 Joules using the players BB weight that they will be using in game.
Players are only to use their guns in Semi only.
Tracer Units
All players are encouraged to use tracer units during the night operation.
Night Vision / Thermal NVG
NVG devises are allowed to be used.
White Light
A weapon mounted white light is mandatory for the night Op. This is for safety and a non negotiable.
This can be as simple as a small torch being tapped to your weapon.
Respawning player / safety officer identification
All players/safety officers are required to have a Red light that must be worn and used as identification. This is so you can be identified as a respawning or non playing person so to minimise issues with players being misidentified and targeted.
Projectile Devices 40mm chalk TAGinn
All projectile devices such as 40mm grenade launchers are permitted.
30 meter minimum engagement distance
5m diameter hit zone
These projectiles are for HARD targets only, and are for "lobbing" and not firing straight at targets.
permitted targets as listed below
- Stuart Tank
- Scorpion Tank
- Buildings
Smoke Grenades
ONLY Enola Gaye and M18 PCF smoke grenades are permitted.
All smoke grenades are to be used appropriately. DO NOT use smoke grenades in dense scrub or areas that could pose a fire risk.
Ear Protection
High Db noise canceling ear pro is highly recommended. It is the players responsibility to look after and protect their hearing.
EAR PLUGS / EARMUFFS ARE NOT PERMITTED
Radio Communication
Radios are highly recommended. Only use channels that are designated to you by the event admin. Keep ALL communication respectful and only use it when it is required.
Players are to follow all admin instructions given over the radio. If players around you do not have a radio when instruction are given, it is the responsibility of the player receiving those instructions to make sure non radio players receive the same information.
Safety around vehicles & helicopter
Safe Navigation Around Tanks/Carriers
Players must follow all instructions from Tank safety officer when manoeuvring around the Tank
Safe navigation around Anti-Aircraft gun
Players are to follow the safety officer’s instructions at all times.
Safe navigation around helicopter + Entry and Exit
Players are to follow both the pilots and ground crew instructions at all times.

Game scenario Medic Rule

A BRIGHT RED RAG needs to be used by all players so they can identify as “bleeding out” or “dead” so to minimise any players been shot.
A player can opt NOT to call for team member or medic assistance if they feel it is not in the best interest of their assisting team members and instead, can stay in place for the 2 minute bleed out period before returning to the closest available respawn point.