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WHEN: August 21-22 2010
TIME: 0700 Hours Saturday to 1100 Hours Sunday
WHERE: Light Armored Division HQ, Camp O’donnell Capas Tarlac
GAME FEE: 350 PHP
ATTIRE: Any/All BDUs are accepted including contractor get ups. No MAONG/JEANS allowed.

The AGL Joint Tactical Exercise (JTX) first started way back in 2005 where
hundreds of fully armed soldiers complete with semi-automatic weapons and
NVGs simulated a military activity in order to improve their skills against
terrorist and destabilization attacks. The stage was set in Last Castle
which was the old Rizal Provincial Jail inside the capitol compound in
Pasig and home to the first ever JTX. Onlookers and bystanders feared that
this was another pending martial rule rattled out as armored vehicles pass
by them causing panic which spread all over the Metro.

Capt. Ramon Zagala and AFP officer/AGLB member Major Rommel Pereña (then a captain and an operations officer of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion), assured and clarified that the movement was merely an activity
to promote Airsoft as a sport to train their respective units. Since then,
all rumors that a coup was being staged were laid to rest and the AGL, in
partnership with the AFP opened all opportunities to apply the soldier’s
skill sets which they do not often have the chance to practice. Careful and
detailed planning is developed for months and as history shows, every time
a JTX is executed, it continually proves to be an important exercise the
soldiers undertake.

This annual exercise promotes three focus areas: conducting safe and
effective operations to achieve a mission, providing ready forces for
assignments, and teaming with allies and partners in execution of the
strategy.

The two day exercise, allows participants, both soldier and civilian, to
practice joint operations in a controlled environment and promote
camaraderie among players as well.

Below is a short history on AGL’s JTX conducted with the AFP.

JTX 1 2005- Last Castle, Brgy Kapitolyo, Pasig- Exercise siege with the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, LRC, NAVY, AIRFORCE SPECIAL FORCES AND PHILIPPINE MARINES (JSOG)
JTX 2 2006- ARMY ADVENTURE ZONE – THE SIEGE
JTX 3 2007- ARMY ADVENTURE ZONE
JTX 4 2008- Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. Iron Maidens vs. The women of the Light Armored Division featured in Sports Unlimited with guest
appearance by boxing legend Mr. Gerry Peñalosa
JTX 5 2009- Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. Operation Iron Horse: 24 hour recon and ambush scenarios with APC’s utilization.
JTX 6 2010- Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. - OPERATION IRON FORGE

With the constant evolution of the AGL JTX, the event promises to be bigger and better as proven with its 6 year running stint… With 80 plus squad leaders in training under the NCO Armor Basic Course, 16 officers and with over 200 expected AIRSOFT players from the Northern and National Capital Regions joining forces. The 2010 JTX OPERATION IRON FORGE will definitely be an event to be remembered keeping the main goal of the maneuvers which is to organize
the interaction of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in fight against terror at the current military and political conjuncture.

Interested teams and individuals are required to submit names and team affiliations. The organizers of this event is requiring 2 valid IDs (drivers license, voter’s ID, SSS id etc) to be scanned and emailed to JTX6_AGLB@yahoo.com. Please input Teamname + identification on the subject line. Please also include your point of contact/person(s) who invited you. Also, if you are attending as a team/contingent, please try to consolidate these required information into one or 2 emails. Also please include your contact details in the message. Thanks.
There will be no walk in participants and a player cap of 200 airsofters only.

Essential Requirements/Checklist for JTX 6:

1. Coordination/Contact with AGL Brotherhood
2. Identification (2 valid IDs, originals of sent scans during pre registration)
3. Hydration Gears (Hydration Carrier+ Bladder or atleast 3 liters of water)
4. Weapon Systems-Assault rifles, PDWs, Sniper rifles, Pistols, LMGs, SMGS,Grenades, Mines Etc (all are subject to chrono/inspection upon registration and during random chrono checks any time within the 24 hour period FPS limit is 480FPS for Assault rifles, 550 FPS for Sniper/Standoff weapons)
5. Combat Gears (Uniforms, boots, Extra t- shirts, Mess kits, First Aid/Personal Medicine kits)
6. Protective gears (Goggles (preferably ballistic ANSI compliant goggles, Vests, Gloves Knee pads)
7. Packs (3 day packs, Hydration packs, duffels etc)
8. Snivel Gear (Tents, Rain gears like Ponchos, Towels, hygiene kit)
9. Illumination Gear (Flash lights, light sticks/chemlights etc NVGs, Blinkers [Players are advised to bring these for night hits to avoid overkills, proceed at your own risk if you do not want to bring or use this equipment.])
10. Responsibility and Integrity

JTX 6 Guidelines
1. SAFETY
- The safety and health of each participant including the soldiers are of utmost importance. Always be aware of your surroundings and wear proper airsoft attire and equipment. Please be careful when the Armored vehicles are being utilized in the scenario. The drivers usually cant see much due to limited vision. The soldiers are considered government property, therefore hurting or damaging them is
considered to be an offense (Damaging/Vandalizing Government Property)
2. LIABILITIES/RIGHTS
-Participation is voluntary for JTX 6. AGL Brotherhood and the Light Armored Division, Philippine Army including all its superiors, members and its constituents cannot be held liable for any untoward incident beyond the safety guidelines and rules and regulations set within the JTX.
-Upon signing the registration, it is understood that the signee/participant has read and reviewed Requirements, Guidelines, Rules and Regulations plus signed the waiver before being allowed to join the event.

-AGL Brotherhood and the Light Armored Division, Philippine Army reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person/team found to be unfit for the event.

3. CONDUCT
-Gentlemanlike conduct is strictly required. No hit callers, zombies, over kills and cheaters.
-This event is not a regular game, it is a MILITARY EXERCISE.Also, it is considered to be a service for our country, and also for those who serve us and our country. Please always remember not to hurt/overkill/insult /upstage the soldiers. Their training and abilities are being tested so please bear with them.
-This JTX is part of the examinations of new officers who are entering the Light Armored Division. The JTX and the participating soldiers are graded by their superiors.
-Violators will be dealt with either by the Officiating representatives or by the representatives of the Light Armored Division.
-Leaving/Going home before the JTX finishes is highly discouraged. This will nullify the return of your deposit and also will be considered a demerit for your soldier teammates/squadmates.

4. GAME FEE
-The breakdown of the Game fee is as follows:
*150.00PHP for 3 meals, Lunch,Dinner for 1st day, Breakfast for 2nd Day
*100.00PHP Deposit (will be returned if the participant finishes the event)
*50.00PHP For LAD’s fundraising to build their AIRSOFT VILLAGE, a gamesite within the camp available to soldiers and airsofters alike.
*50.00PHP which covers miscellaneous fees and also fees for the drinking water supply (to be handed out to respective camps.

5. RATIONS
-Food rations will be delivered to each team’s known positions (most likely at the camp)
-Drinking water rations will be delivered to each camp so you can refill your hydration equipment.
-These rations are included in the gamefee, so please do not hesitate to take them.
-Even if there will be rations for the duration of the event, participants are encouraged to bring their extras if ever the need arises.

6. No drinking of alcoholic beverages in the camp. Also, please limit your smoking to considerable levels, plus keep the camp clean from garbage, trash or any waste.

7. JTX rules and Regulations

I. No Mask, No Play
It is important that all Airsoft game participants MUST wear the most appropriate eye protection:
• Once the marshal has alerted everyone to put their “Masks Down” prior to the start of the skirmish
• During an on-going engagement
• When exiting an area of engagement. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR EYE PROTECTION UNTIL YOU REACH THE SAFE ZONE. Failure to follow these basic rules may result to eye injury or worse loss of vision if hit by a stray BB pellet. You have been forewarned.

II. Personal safety
a. It is your responsibility as an Airsoft player to ensure your personal safety. You are aware that this is a physical sport which may require you to overcome certain obstacles to meet a particular objective in the game.
b. Make sure that the adequate protection is applied to your body to ensure prevention or lessen the impact or effect of any unforeseen events and/or incidents. Protection may vary from:
i. Vests
ii. Knee pads
iii. Elbow pads
iv. Ear protection
v. Eye protection
vi. Full Face Masks
vii. Gloves
c. Always ensure that you have situational awareness. This is to prevent any problems of you getting lost in the camp. Remember that this is a large area with rough terrain, thick foliaged with steep inclines, plus it is a military camp.
d. Make sure that you are always rehydrated before, during and after a scenario skirmish. This is to ensure “combat effectiveness” and overall well-being.
e. Make sure you have personal communication equipment(cellphone, two-way radio, etc.) with you at all times during the event in case you need help or assistance.
f. If you have any questions regarding the camp, game scenario or anything related to the event, ASK! Go to the safe zone and contact any of the gamesite administrators.

III. Lethal Weapons are PROHIBITED
a. We do not encourage Airsoft players bringing their real steel weapons, knives and etc. in the camp.
b. Security personnel are already provided in the area therefore the need to bring a deadly weapon is unnecessary.
c. Wielding of said items will mean automatic ejection of the said individual from the camp.

IV. HITS
a. Legitimate hits to any parts of the body are FATAL HITS.
b. Ricochets are not considered HITS.
c. No Hit calling allowed.
d. Zombies are not allowed! There is no such thing as a human being impervious to bullets. Remember this is a military exercise. Acknowledge the bb hits and be thankful it is not a real steel round.
e. No overkills. With this rule, you must remember that there is an ammo cap for each scenario. So conserve your ammo. Also please do not provoke others to overkill you (don’t be a zombie. PLEASE.)

V. WEAPONS
a. Weapon safety is a must inside the camp on and off the scenarios/JTX proper.
- ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
- ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
- Know your target and what is beyond.
- Know how to use the gun safely.
- Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
- Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
- Never use alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription or other drugs before or while shooting.

These are NRA Gun Safety rules. For a complete list and their descriptions, please refer to this webpage if you are not familiar with them: http://www.nrahq.org/education/guide.asp
b. FPS Limit is set at 480FPS @.2 bbs for Assault Weapons (includes rifles, SMGS, LMGS), 550FPS for Sniper/Stand off weapons (includes BASRS, GBBRS, semi auto weapons), 300FPS for Sidearms (includes pistols, grenades, claymores, grenade launchers etc). Violation of the limits is equal to no play unless you can present another weapon that passes the prescribed limit.
c. Single or burst fire is strictly implemented. Offenders will be warned and could be ejected should the offender be persistent against this rule.
d. Upon registration, weapons will be subject to chrono and inspection. After inspections, weapons shall be placed with seals along the upper receiver and lower receiver lines. Tampering with this seal is tantamount to disqualification and ejection from the event. If you have to fix the gun, please get in touch with the organizers from AGLB and LAD for proper handling and procedures.
e. Weapons/Players are subject to random inspections/chrono checks. If the player is found to be offending the rules regarding the FPS limits, ammo caps, tampering of the registration chrono seal, the player will automatically be ejected from the event.
f. Ammo cap for the event is 600 rounds for the whole duration of the JTX. Only 2 300 rounds hicap, 20 milsim mags/30rounders, 7 85 rounder lowcaps, and only 5 120 rounder midcaps are allowed. Reloading of ammo will be announced or integrated into a scenario ONLY.
g. CO2 RIFLES ARE NOT ALLOWED. CO2 operated GBBRs are NOT ALLOWED. CO2 PISTOLS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

NOTE: OFFENDERS OF THESE RULES SET BY THE AGL BROTHERHOOD AND THE LIGHT ARMORED DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. RULES, ADMIN/marshal CALLS ARE STRICTLY FINAL.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to visit our FB page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=94780931740&v=photos#!/group.php?gid=94780931740, email us at AGLB_JTX6@yahoo.com or contact these persons:

For Globe users: Anton Goquinco, AGLB Brotherhood Chairman @09175359616
For Smart users: Saldy Bonifacio, AGLB Mancom member and Administrator @09209790528
For Sun Users: Paolo Roxas, AGLB Mancom member @09228153152

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Note: Maps/directions will be given to confirmed teams and participants. Mission briefing will be given on site during the first hours of the exercise. Thank you.