Event announcement post for East Wind 6

Gato · October 15th, 2012, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Keiichione

I almost have all the required gear for East German side. My soviet kit is missing a main uniform tho.

East German? Soviet? It's all good, we all fight for the same glorious goal.

Kingsix · October 15th, 2012, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gato

East German? Soviet? It's all good, we all fight for the same glorious goal.

But better rations!

Kuperov · October 15th, 2012, 20:37

And by better, he means the same! ;-)

Gato · October 15th, 2012, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuperov

And by better, he means the same! ;-)

Something about bread not being dark enough?

iceman3994 · October 15th, 2012, 20:50

I was with the Canadian Contingent last year. IF anyone is looking to go down as a CF member contact myself and we can help out. I would really like to see some of the WARSAW guys to go down. It would be nice to see some fellow countrymen down there even if it was on the other side of the border.

This is a great experience. Loved every minute of it.

Cammer · October 16th, 2012, 19:46

I updated the first post to fix all the broken links.

Kuperov · October 18th, 2012, 19:17

As promised, my packing list for EW-V back in March.

And yes, I have a shag carpet in my basement. You're jealous!

The whole shebang:

AKS74 Series Weapon Plus Backup
2x LCT AKS74 - Prometheus FTK, M120 Spring, 360 with .25's (AK74 standing in while other AKS74 is in the shop)

Sealed and Rated Googles, 2 Pairs
1x ESS Turbofans, 1x Revision Exoshield, 1x Wiley-X SG-1 with Mesh Inserts

< 3000 MaH worth of Batteries in at least 2 Batteries.
3x 1500 MaH 9.6v Stick Batteries. (Also showing 3x 2100MaH Crane Stock batteries for full stock AK)

Low or Midcap Magazines
9x G&P Fakelite Magazines

Uniforms
2x M88 Afghanka in size 60-6 with Collar Liners and Motor Rifles Collar Pins
1x KLMK Size 3
1x Repro Soviet Gorka

4 Pairs of Woolen Socks
4x Wigwam Brand Wool Boot Socks

Warm Hat (Ushanka or Black Watch Cap)
1x RusFed Issue Ushanka with Officer's Badge
1x Black Fleece Watch Cap
1x Podshlemnik Balaclava

Long Underwear
2x Brown Thermal Hunting Underwear

Soft Cap (Kepi)
1x Kepi with Subdued Officer's Badge size 58

Helmet
1x Soviet Issue SSh68 Size P2

Gloves
1x RusFed issue Black Fingerless Gloves, Size Medium
1x Soviet issue 3 Finger Wool Lined "Shooters" Mittens, Size Elephant.

Black Leather Boots in Appropriate Design
1x Size 44 M94 RusFed Jackboots
1x Size 44 Rubberized Sapogi
1x Size 12 5.11 Tactical "Sleet-8" Side Zip Winter Boots (same as last year)

Military Sleeping Bag
1x Soviet Issue Military Sleeping Bag

Military Wool Blanket (2 Total)
1x RusFed Issue Grey Wool Blanket
1x Soviet Issue Black/Blue Wool Blanket (as old as I am)

Load Bearing Gear
1x Harness with Belt, Suspenders, AKM Type 2 Bayonet, 2 Cell Grenade Pouch, Canteen, Saperka, and 4 Cell Magazine Pouch.

Saperka
1x Malinkaya Pehotnaya Lapata (MPL) Small Infantry Shovel

Knife or Bayonet
1x Type 2 AKM Bayonet, Bakelite Grip and Sheath, Manufactured at Tula Arms Plant.

Minimum 2 Dead Rags
2x Red Bandannas

Wristwatch
1x Kommanderski "Green Face" VDV Airborne Watch
1x Soviet Elektronika Digital Casio Knockoff

Mess Kit with Spoon, Small Cup, Dish Rag
1x Mess Kit with 1x Soviet Issue Spoon, Soviet Issue Green Cup, and Dish Rag

Compass
1x Soviet Issue Wrist Compass. *1x Soviet Issue "Artillery" Engineering/Officers Compass.

East Bloc Flashlight
1x Czech Issue 2x D Cell Light with Filters
2x Spare D Cell Batteries for Light.

Notepad and Pen/Pencil
1x Rite in the Rain Notepad
1x Box of Pencils, 1x Sharpener

Personal First Aid Kit
Bandaids, Moleskin, Advil, Neosporin

Personal Care/Grooming Kit
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Wt Wipes, Chap Stick, Advil, Bandaids, Soap, Shampoo, Foot Powder, Moisturizer, Toilet Paper, Neosporin, Shaving Kit, Fingernail Clippers.

Equipment Care Kit
Boot Polish Kit, Extra Soviet Boot Polish, Sewing Kit, Twine, Blue Tape, Bailing Wire

Ability to Carry 2L of Water into Combat
3x 800ml Flyashka with Covers (1 for Harness/Armor Belt, 2 for Veshmeshok)

Light Blue or White Undershirt
3x Old Navy Button Top Thermal Undershirts

Veshmeshok
1x Veshmeshok as made in 1958

Body Armor Vest
1x 6b3 Size 2, made in 1989, with full armor and plates.

Russian Parka
1x Full Winter Afghanka Pants and Parka set.

Petrol Stove
1x Primus Stove, 1x Flask for Fuel (Totally cut off at the top right of this photo)

Sleeping Pad and Cot
1x Polish Rubberized Insulated Sleeping Pad
1x OD Green Sportsman's Guide Cot

Carpet for Comfort/Personal Space
1x 2'x6' "Kazmir" Red Runner from Home Depot.

Plash-Platka
1x Plash-Platka with 2 Pole Sections and 3 Stakes

Storage
1x Soviet Gas Mask Crate (Footlocker)

Not much is changing between EW-V and EW-VI. I picked up a 7.62x39 ammo box. I'm going to put all the small items (personal kit, razor, boot kit, gloves, etc) as digging for them at the bottom of my crate, especially after sleep deprivation, is not fun.

Cammer · October 19th, 2012, 18:34

Nato is quite similar but I think the gear is better quality, easier to get and less expensive. The West German is probably a little higher in price but I bet you could go with the US for under $500 and pick up everything at one surplus store.

Here is all of my gear, it should be complete. Starting with
Sleeping gear

Cot, Self inflating mattress for cot, Folding Mattress for patrol, Sleeping bag (2 part with extreme winter and summer liners, comp bag), Half Shelter with poles, Half shelter ground sheet

Patrol Gear

8 mags, G36E, Webbing, 65 litre pack, 2 pairs of boots, Shovel, Beret, 2 pairs sealed goggles

Miscellaneous Gear

Cup, mess kit, two canteens, toiletries, ammo, DAB, camo paint w/ mirror, boot polish and brush, Esbit, matches, extra fuel, dead rags, dog tags, water tablets, Fogtech, watch, pocket knife, KFS, paracord, orders, blousing cords, Deutschmarks, gun repair kit.

Comms and Navigation

Sem 35, Sem 52, extra batteries, rite in rain pad, compass, waterproofed maps, light.

Clothing

Gortex suit, 3 uniforms, 2 long underwear with tops, patrol cap, poncho liner, poncho, mesh scarf, carry bags, dry bag, mesh bag, solid scarf, flak vest, 8 tee shirts, 8 underwear, 10 socks, helmet with junk on it, gaiters, gloves, parka with liner, belt and winter camo.

Kingsix · October 19th, 2012, 19:12

Nice kit, looks like I'm going to need more space for incoming kit

On the bright-side I can go camping with my airsoft kit after I finish.

iceman3994 · October 19th, 2012, 22:10

Here is the CF gear that I have taken pictures of prior to last year.

Missing is M1 Helmet with scrim, 64 Pattern Rucksack, Cot, and entrenching tool

Mordarski J.A. · October 20th, 2012, 07:23

Bastards....not that I didn't have any intention of doing a virtual PCI for EW6 but now I need to jump on it that much faster LOL.

iceman3994 · October 22nd, 2012, 08:50

That was last years Josh...

Mordarski J.A. · October 22nd, 2012, 17:41

I know. I had meant to photograph mine for last year and never got around to it....seeing all those pics is just a reminder that I need to jump on top of it for this year.

Aswayze · October 22nd, 2012, 18:07

If you are interested in reading a blow by blow account of the East Wind experience from the perspective of our Canadian Forces unit last year, download and read this PDF file here:

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=446b0...39A0EF41%21121

It's worth the read.

Cico · October 23rd, 2012, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aswayze

It's worth the read.

Indeed it is 95 pages took me almost 6 hrs at work.( yea i know i can read faster but not when trying to hide it from my boss)

I want to go to this event after reading this but the 18+hr drive may disuade me a bit.(rv trip anyone???) I will be looking into it for next year for sure as i have most of the kit except the old ODs.(easily sourceable)

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October 15th, 2012, 20:37	#33
Kuperov Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ, USA	And by better, he means the same! ;-) __________________ ГСВГ, 8 ОА, 27 МСД, 5 ОРБ, 7 РР, Mладший Лейтенант Куперов The Longest Airsoft Operation in the US: 9 Days Proudly entering it's 6th year running! http://www.operationeastwind.com "Not because it is easy..." Like & Follow Operation: East Wind on Facebook

October 15th, 2012, 20:50	#35
iceman3994 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta	I was with the Canadian Contingent last year. IF anyone is looking to go down as a CF member contact myself and we can help out. I would really like to see some of the WARSAW guys to go down. It would be nice to see some fellow countrymen down there even if it was on the other side of the border. This is a great experience. Loved every minute of it. __________________ Age Verifier Sherwood Park, Alberta area

October 16th, 2012, 19:46	#36
Cammer Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011	I updated the first post to fix all the broken links. __________________ Learn this well fellows. Over the years we have seen as many missions blown by shoddy land nav as we have seen disrupted by enemy action. You can be the baddest kung fu ninja assault swat sniper commandos in the world and still fail if you can't get to the fight.

October 18th, 2012, 19:17	#37
Kuperov Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ, USA	As promised, my packing list for EW-V back in March. And yes, I have a shag carpet in my basement. You're jealous! The whole shebang: AKS74 Series Weapon Plus Backup 2x LCT AKS74 - Prometheus FTK, M120 Spring, 360 with .25's (AK74 standing in while other AKS74 is in the shop) Sealed and Rated Googles, 2 Pairs 1x ESS Turbofans, 1x Revision Exoshield, 1x Wiley-X SG-1 with Mesh Inserts < 3000 MaH worth of Batteries in at least 2 Batteries. 3x 1500 MaH 9.6v Stick Batteries. (Also showing 3x 2100MaH Crane Stock batteries for full stock AK) Low or Midcap Magazines 9x G&P Fakelite Magazines Uniforms 2x M88 Afghanka in size 60-6 with Collar Liners and Motor Rifles Collar Pins 1x KLMK Size 3 1x Repro Soviet Gorka 4 Pairs of Woolen Socks 4x Wigwam Brand Wool Boot Socks Warm Hat (Ushanka or Black Watch Cap) 1x RusFed Issue Ushanka with Officer's Badge 1x Black Fleece Watch Cap 1x Podshlemnik Balaclava Long Underwear 2x Brown Thermal Hunting Underwear Soft Cap (Kepi) 1x Kepi with Subdued Officer's Badge size 58 Helmet 1x Soviet Issue SSh68 Size P2 Gloves 1x RusFed issue Black Fingerless Gloves, Size Medium 1x Soviet issue 3 Finger Wool Lined "Shooters" Mittens, Size Elephant. Black Leather Boots in Appropriate Design 1x Size 44 M94 RusFed Jackboots 1x Size 44 Rubberized Sapogi 1x Size 12 5.11 Tactical "Sleet-8" Side Zip Winter Boots (same as last year) Military Sleeping Bag 1x Soviet Issue Military Sleeping Bag Military Wool Blanket (2 Total) 1x RusFed Issue Grey Wool Blanket 1x Soviet Issue Black/Blue Wool Blanket (as old as I am) Load Bearing Gear 1x Harness with Belt, Suspenders, AKM Type 2 Bayonet, 2 Cell Grenade Pouch, Canteen, Saperka, and 4 Cell Magazine Pouch. Saperka 1x Malinkaya Pehotnaya Lapata (MPL) Small Infantry Shovel Knife or Bayonet 1x Type 2 AKM Bayonet, Bakelite Grip and Sheath, Manufactured at Tula Arms Plant. Minimum 2 Dead Rags 2x Red Bandannas Wristwatch 1x Kommanderski "Green Face" VDV Airborne Watch 1x Soviet Elektronika Digital Casio Knockoff Mess Kit with Spoon, Small Cup, Dish Rag 1x Mess Kit with 1x Soviet Issue Spoon, Soviet Issue Green Cup, and Dish Rag Compass 1x Soviet Issue Wrist Compass. *1x Soviet Issue "Artillery" Engineering/Officers Compass. East Bloc Flashlight 1x Czech Issue 2x D Cell Light with Filters 2x Spare D Cell Batteries for Light. Notepad and Pen/Pencil 1x Rite in the Rain Notepad 1x Box of Pencils, 1x Sharpener Personal First Aid Kit Bandaids, Moleskin, Advil, Neosporin Personal Care/Grooming Kit Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Wt Wipes, Chap Stick, Advil, Bandaids, Soap, Shampoo, Foot Powder, Moisturizer, Toilet Paper, Neosporin, Shaving Kit, Fingernail Clippers. Equipment Care Kit Boot Polish Kit, Extra Soviet Boot Polish, Sewing Kit, Twine, Blue Tape, Bailing Wire Ability to Carry 2L of Water into Combat 3x 800ml Flyashka with Covers (1 for Harness/Armor Belt, 2 for Veshmeshok) Light Blue or White Undershirt 3x Old Navy Button Top Thermal Undershirts Veshmeshok 1x Veshmeshok as made in 1958 Body Armor Vest 1x 6b3 Size 2, made in 1989, with full armor and plates. Russian Parka 1x Full Winter Afghanka Pants and Parka set. Petrol Stove 1x Primus Stove, 1x Flask for Fuel (Totally cut off at the top right of this photo) Sleeping Pad and Cot 1x Polish Rubberized Insulated Sleeping Pad 1x OD Green Sportsman's Guide Cot Carpet for Comfort/Personal Space 1x 2'x6' "Kazmir" Red Runner from Home Depot. Plash-Platka 1x Plash-Platka with 2 Pole Sections and 3 Stakes Storage 1x Soviet Gas Mask Crate (Footlocker) Not much is changing between EW-V and EW-VI. I picked up a 7.62x39 ammo box. I'm going to put all the small items (personal kit, razor, boot kit, gloves, etc) as digging for them at the bottom of my crate, especially after sleep deprivation, is not fun. __________________ ГСВГ, 8 ОА, 27 МСД, 5 ОРБ, 7 РР, Mладший Лейтенант Куперов The Longest Airsoft Operation in the US: 9 Days Proudly entering it's 6th year running! http://www.operationeastwind.com "Not because it is easy..." Like & Follow Operation: East Wind on Facebook

October 19th, 2012, 18:34	#38
Cammer Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011	Nato is quite similar but I think the gear is better quality, easier to get and less expensive. The West German is probably a little higher in price but I bet you could go with the US for under $500 and pick up everything at one surplus store. Here is all of my gear, it should be complete. Starting with Sleeping gear Cot, Self inflating mattress for cot, Folding Mattress for patrol, Sleeping bag (2 part with extreme winter and summer liners, comp bag), Half Shelter with poles, Half shelter ground sheet Patrol Gear 8 mags, G36E, Webbing, 65 litre pack, 2 pairs of boots, Shovel, Beret, 2 pairs sealed goggles Miscellaneous Gear Cup, mess kit, two canteens, toiletries, ammo, DAB, camo paint w/ mirror, boot polish and brush, Esbit, matches, extra fuel, dead rags, dog tags, water tablets, Fogtech, watch, pocket knife, KFS, paracord, orders, blousing cords, Deutschmarks, gun repair kit. Comms and Navigation Sem 35, Sem 52, extra batteries, rite in rain pad, compass, waterproofed maps, light. Clothing Gortex suit, 3 uniforms, 2 long underwear with tops, patrol cap, poncho liner, poncho, mesh scarf, carry bags, dry bag, mesh bag, solid scarf, flak vest, 8 tee shirts, 8 underwear, 10 socks, helmet with junk on it, gaiters, gloves, parka with liner, belt and winter camo. __________________ Learn this well fellows. Over the years we have seen as many missions blown by shoddy land nav as we have seen disrupted by enemy action. You can be the baddest kung fu ninja assault swat sniper commandos in the world and still fail if you can't get to the fight.

October 19th, 2012, 19:12	#39
Kingsix Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of Toronto	Nice kit, looks like I'm going to need more space for incoming kit On the bright-side I can go camping with my airsoft kit after I finish. __________________

October 19th, 2012, 22:10	#40
iceman3994 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta	Here is the CF gear that I have taken pictures of prior to last year. Missing is M1 Helmet with scrim, 64 Pattern Rucksack, Cot, and entrenching tool __________________ Age Verifier Sherwood Park, Alberta area

October 20th, 2012, 07:23	#41
Mordarski J.A. formerly Blinky Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lindsay ON	Bastards....not that I didn't have any intention of doing a virtual PCI for EW6 but now I need to jump on it that much faster LOL. __________________ Josh Mordarski South Manitoba Rifles Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Age Verifier - Manitoba Current Armoury: WE C7A1 x2 - WE M14 DMR - WE L85A2 CA C8 - CA SLR105 - TM FAMAS WE Browning Hi-Power - Tanaka Browning Hi-Power WE M1911 - KWA SIG Sauer P226 - KSC SIG Sauer P229

October 22nd, 2012, 08:50	#42
iceman3994 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta	That was last years Josh... __________________ Age Verifier Sherwood Park, Alberta area

October 22nd, 2012, 17:41	#43
Mordarski J.A. formerly Blinky Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lindsay ON	I know. I had meant to photograph mine for last year and never got around to it....seeing all those pics is just a reminder that I need to jump on top of it for this year. __________________ Josh Mordarski South Manitoba Rifles Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Age Verifier - Manitoba Current Armoury: WE C7A1 x2 - WE M14 DMR - WE L85A2 CA C8 - CA SLR105 - TM FAMAS WE Browning Hi-Power - Tanaka Browning Hi-Power WE M1911 - KWA SIG Sauer P226 - KSC SIG Sauer P229

October 22nd, 2012, 18:07	#44
Aswayze Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2012	If you are interested in reading a blow by blow account of the East Wind experience from the perspective of our Canadian Forces unit last year, download and read this PDF file here: https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=446b0...39A0EF41%21121 It's worth the read.

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