I started going to D-day back in 2002, but each year
is a new experience, so even first time players have
nothing to worry about. Register early (hopefully with
one of the allied units), bring a water bladder and
some extra long tent stakes, if you're planning to bring
a tent that is.



Anyone who is coming as part of a group might also
check with 'Crazy Debbies Fireworks if they're looking
for a heavy duty tent and if you're bringing a camper
you better get in touch with the Bunker before all the
camper spots are rented out. BTW, they also have a
few upgraded Class A spots available as well.

Folks who are looking to camp get to use the showers,
just be aware the water smells like sulfer. That said,
once you dry off the smell goes away.

With regards to food, there's two places in the vendor
area where you can sit down and enjoy a good meal.
The D-Day Cafe serves a decent breakfast and good
hamburgers, while Phil's Grill is better known for their
brats, steaks, sweet tea and ice cream smoothies.

DXS is the prime sponsor this year and they'll be offering
two grades of paint. Sorry, I don't have the prices yet.

For those coming for the first time, try and keep these
hints in mind.

1. You will be worn out well before the end of the event,
so if you're not fit now's the time to start getting yourself
in better shape.

2. If you'd like to do more than follow the pack, let the
person in charge of the unit you join know that so they
can find a job best suited to your experience. If you're
bringing someone who doesn't plan to play, ask the
folks in charge of your unit if there isn't something they
can do to help.

3. If you want to join one of the special units, like the
US Rangers, you need to be there by Wednesday so you
can take part in the Obstacle Course. Don't worry you'll
pass regardless of the shape you're in, but don't use
that as an excuse for not working out.

4. If you or your group has a tank, you'll pretty much
be able to write your own ticket when it comes to which
side wants you. Both sides have not only Tank units,
but also Tank Killer units. On the Allied side that'd be
their 899th Tank Destroyers, not sure what the Germans
call theirs. Both sides also have a Airborne Units, but
don't worry no one has to actually jump to qualify.

5. This event is a multi-day event. By that I mean they
start holding 3-4 hour long mini sceanrios on the Monday
before the main event. At present they're looking at
making one or more of these events count towards the
final score, so unless they decide not to do that the
more events your side wins, the better the odds are that
you'll also come out as the overall winners.

6. If you've always wanted to take part in a night event,
there's one on Thursday evening that'll satisfy even the
most die hard player. Smoke, parachute flares and lots
and lots of paint, plus upwards to 2,000 players fighting
over a two story church, a pair of strip malls and
dozens of bunkers make this the ultimate night game
opportunity.

I'd go on, but you get the idea, or at least I hope you
do. If you've got questions, please don't hesitate to write
or call me.

Sincerely,

Andy Van Der Plaats
J-9, Office of the CofS, SHAEF
"in bello, parvis momentis magni casus intercedunt"
Office: 407.563.3884
Cell: 239.410.9632
Email: ADorsai@aol.com


PS You can find a lot more details on the
Stars and tripes Newspaper site. Just click
here > Issuu - dorsai's Profile

The following clip is another example of the entries in the 2012 Oklahoma D-Day Promo Contest.


Paintball : 2012 Oklahoma D-Day Commercial 1 - YouTube D-Day Star 2012
Oklahoma D-Day promo


This next clip features some of the action
seen by the 507th PIR, 82nd AB saw during DDay 2011.

Drifters Paintball: Oklahoma D-Day 2011 - YouTube


Sincerely,

__________________
Brigadier General Andy Van Der Plaats
Director Tactical Information and Strategic Services
Office of the CofS, SHAEF
"in bello, parvis momentis magni casus intercedunt"
Office: 407.563.3884
Email: ADorsai@aol.com