Swift Fox is moving, and changing to be better than ever!
We're always seeking to improve, and have implemented changes for this coming event, some long-planned, some based on feedback from last year:
- New field – We know where trails, roads, and buildings are, but the map won't have them listed. No one has war gamed here, so there will be no home field advantage. You will have to use your navigation skills, discover where to go and how best to get there.
- Better field – No intrusions like people living on the property, livestock, etc., no internal fences, and some actual (though mostly derelict, and small) buildings. Parking will be on the field and technically out of play, but far in the corner so should not get in the way of game play.
- Unlimited engagement range – One actual blank firing rifles equipped with MILES will be issued per fire team, so no more looking at each other outside of airsoft range. Learn to sneak better, and keep your eyes open for enemy to shoot anywhere you see them.
- More medics – Along with the MILES guns, we'll make every fire team have a medic, to assure that casualties have to be dealt with as planned. We've had years of medics not with the teams, or being the first ones killed and want to change that.
- Tighter control – We'll revert to having event cadre either in charge of or in close-coordination with each faction, to assure everyone stays on mission, and everyone stays engaged, safe and reasonably happy.
- Operations, not gunfights – Mission first, which isn't capture the flag. You will have tasks all weekend, but any fights will be about getting to your objectives, within the ROE, and not for the sake of having a fight.
Prepare yourself, get training and shake down your equipment by attending other CWG and joint events, all listed on the training and war gaming events page.
Low intensity warfare, high stakes
Operation Swift Fox 24 is the recurring spring fight in the Central Grafsten Highlands, a long-disputed area between between Ardea and the Republic of Kitoy with the recent addition of insurgents from a neighboring country. You will be deployed as part of a unit of light infantry to find, fix and destroy (or displace) enemy forces in your area of operations.
No one is coming to save you
Swift Fox operates with small, independent units. We have deliberately set the scenarios with third world armies in a low-intensity conflict in a largely trackless jungle. There is no artillery, air support, real time surveillance, adjacent units or reserves that can assist. Instead your unit is on it's own to solve the problems you encounter.
Units at Swift Fox are often as small as 4 individuals, and large units not above about 10. Some logistics support is provided (water and ammunition) but pack what you need to support yourself in a non-permissive environment for 2 and a half days.
The details:
This event will run continuously for 51 hours. We do not stop for night or poor weather (short of actual safety concerns). Make sure you are prepared for all likely conditions.
Decide if you are Ardean or Kitoi Army, or GDL insurgents. Read the equipment lists and rules, and make your plans.
For this event:
- Sign up for multiple factions to assure better balance of forces. If you have multiple uniforms and weapons, we strongly encourage you to sign up for multiples, and if possible to bring all with you so we can re-shuffle based on last minute changes.
- There will likely be a "white cell" administrative or game control unit, to provide direction to playable factions from higher command, act as adjacent units, and perform other actions. If you have specific interest in this role or have a mobility or other medical issue that would prevent attendance otherwise, this may provide a way for you to participate in the event in a different way.
Planned factions and units:
- Ardea in Woodland uniforms, with battle rifles. Read more in the equipment requirements.
- Kitoy in Multicam or OD Green uniforms, with M4 and M16 rifles. Read more in the equipment requirements.
- The GDL, Grupo de Liberare is a guerilla group from a neighboring country, abusing international law to operate safe havens and smuggle items through the disputed region where these armies fight. Most equipment and rules are the same, but they will vary from the Ardean or Kitoy forces in organization, uniform, weapons, and tactics, so read up on them.
Activities:
Though who gets to do which task will not be revealed until quite close to the event, so we cannot guarantee any of these happen at all, nor can guarantee you get assigned to any of them.
- A long-range-patrol style Light unit who will move and scout the entire time, may set OP/LPs as needed.
- A fixed outpost, with surrounding buildings and roads, which must be scouted, and patrolled regularly to keep secured.
As always, if you wish to bring your vehicles, shelters, heavy weapons, drones, unusual communications gear, or other equipment, just contact us to work out details and assure the scenario and faction assignments work out to support it best.
Payment, Terms
- The total event fee has risen to $245, which directly covers the costs of the MILES equipment rental, and purchase of the blanks.
- All payments must be received by noon on 1 April 2024.
- All payments are for this event are final and not-refundable.
- This event has limited participation: Only 40 total participants are permitted among all factions. After that, registration will be closed and no more sign ups are permitted. If there are dropouts with sufficient notice, we may open a few slots for late registration to fill the TOO.
- If you have signed up but cannot attend, payments are transferable to other attendees with advance notice, but may not be applied to other CWG events.
What to Bring
Read the rules to make sure you can meet the equipment requirements and expectations set forth above for the side you pick before you sign up. Be sure to also read the mixed systems addendum so plan accordingly, such as bringing hearing protection.
The GDL has some equipment and rules changes which you should read. These are variations only, so see the general equipment requirements list is a good guide you should read through.
National Police will be given a set off variations on uniform, weapon, identification and other equipment, but again can be expected to have almost all of the basic equipment requirements as well.
MILES support is entirely provided by us, as part of your event fee. There is nothing to bring (though you may bring a legacy harness and any halo if you already own such gear), but do make sure you bring proper eye and ear protection. Read more on the new mixed systems rules and equipment.
