The Second Annual Hatchet Force Challenge pitted two teams against unforgiving terrain, unrelenting opposing forces, and the nearly overwhelming urge to quit. Despite the odds both teams crossed the finish line in one piece. This year’s victor and the new owner of the coveted Hatchet Force Challenge Trophy: The Regiment http://theregimenthq.com
We are hard at work planning all the good stuff that is going down during our 2nd Hatchet Force Team Challenge (now scheduled for March 21st). This weekend we took some photos of the general AO to give you all something to look at.
If you’re planning to go and you have been invited, don’t forget to register A.S.A.P.
Yes, we are going to do it again. Currently in the planning stages for the last weekend of February 2009 This time it will be even more difficult, not just physically but mentally. Points will be awarded for using your heads, working as a unit and completing special objectives.
Some spoilers include:
- Slackline/Zipline/Ropebridge
- Ascending
- Integrated Live Fire Exercise (real bullets)
- A few HF-style surprises
- And much more to come…
The Winning team gets to take home the coveted HF trophy and keep it until the next challenge.
We’ll be hosting it and feeding everyone dinner just like the last one.
We’re looking for:
- Teams to compete
- Opfor
If you missed the first one, or ust want to see what it’s all about, read it here.
Photos from our 1st event here.
The cost will be $40 per person for teams, $30 per person for OPFOR. This is to cover the expenses for special props, and for the dinner that will be served to everyone after the op.
This event is invite only. You will receive a password to the registration page if you are invited.
Thanks coderedfox for the cool banner.
February 8-10, 2008. This was the first Hatchet Force Challenge, a new annual competition where teams will have to use a variety of skills to complete objectives and finish in time to receive the trophy.
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This is an excerpt from the OPORD for our upcoming field training exercise. The FTX will cover over 1500 square meters and span 3 days. Attendees will have to employ skills including but not limited to:
This will be an extremely challenging weekend for all involved. If you are interested in more information, or would like to be considered for an invite to a future FTX, please contact us.