Operation Hudson
30-31 July 2022: Combat Mission, Catterick OBUALocation: Mecula, Niassa Province, Northern Mozambique
April 2022. The battle for the rare earth mineral (REM) mines continues. Mozambique’s President Nyusi labels the Ansar al-Sunna (AAS) rebels as a domestic terror group. The exhausted Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM) repeatedly fail to counter the rebels, even with deniable military aid from Russia in the form of ChVK Wagner.
June. With the battle seemingly unwinnable, the FADM rallies local militias and begins utilising brutal COIN tactics in an effort to out the AAS rebels. Hundreds of civilians are killed or executed by their own military. The rebel group begins to disperse to outrun the encircling government forces while ChVK Wagner reportedly head the interrogation of so called terrorist sympathisers.
July. With the civilian death toll rising, President Nyusi declares martial law, blaming the violence on the AAS rebels directly. The Samark Security Group (SSG), a private security company contracted to train AAS, switches their remit to humanitarian operations.
In late July the FADM cordons off the small town of Mecula where SSG are attempting to extract civilians. Military commanders state that Mecula is “entirely occupied by the terrorists”. Artillery strikes become a regular occurence and the civilian population is almost completely wiped out. In a last desperate attempt a small group of SSG contractors manage to extract over 200 civilians via the old rail network. FADM forces close in and the SSG becomes cut off. A siege ensues.
One week later it is revealed that ChVK Wagner have put a price on the heads of the remaining SSG staff. With most of them being either British or American nationals, TF45, JCTSF is deployed to break the FADM siege and rescue the trapped SSG operators.
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Catterick OBUA
Catterick OBUA – Directions
54.359700, -1.717140 / DL9 3RH
Arrivals:
1800H-2300H 29 July
0700-0800H 30 July
Price
– Online booking of £45 deposit (plus fees)
– Remainder to be paid on arrival
2025 Events
Below is a list of dates for our events. Please note these dates are subject to change due to Operational Training and MOD restrictions.
- Operation Highworth: 25-26 January 2025: Combat Mission, Catterick OBUA
- Operation Acrobat: 22-23 February 2025: Combat Mission, The Trees
- Operation Baritone: 8-9 March 2025: Themed Game, Catterick OBUA
- 22 March 2025: Training
- Operation Vulcan: 29-30 March 2025: Combat Mission, The Trees
- Operation Highworth 2: 11-13 April 2025: 36HR Combat Mission, Catterick OBUA
- Operation Speedwell: 15-18 May 2025: 48HR Combat Mission, The Trees
- 30 May - 1 June 2025: Stirling Airsoft Selection
- Operation Avalanche: 14-15 June 2025: Themed Game, Catterick OBUA
- 4-6 July 2025: 36HR Combat Mission, The Trees
- 19-20 July 2025: Combat Mission, Catterick OBUA
- 16-17 August 2025: Special Event, Location Confidential
- 12-14 September 2025: 36HR Combat Mission, Catterick OBUA
- 26-28 September 2025: 36HR Combat Mission, The Trees
- 11-12 October 2025: Themed Game, Catterick OBUA
- 8-9 November 2025: Combat Mission, Catterick OBUA
- 21-23 November 2025: Combat Mission, The Trees
- 6-7 December 2025: England v Scotland 2025
Event Rules
Below is a short summary of our rules. A full briefing will take place at events to cover additional rules.
FPS Limits
- All semi & full auto weapons: 370 fps
- Bolt action weapons: 500 fps (from 25 metres minimum)
- All FPS limits are with .20 bbs
Ammo Rules
- Rifles: Mid Caps
- Support Weapons: Box/Drum magazines
- Loose ammo and speed loaders allowed
Safety Rules
- No blind firing - you must be able to see what you are shooting at
- Eye protection must be worn at all times in game area
- Protective footwear must be worn - no trainers
- Gloves and protective head/face wear recommended
- Do not under any circumstances, pickup any pyro that has been ignited. This poses a serious health risk
Medical
- Notify staff of any medical conditions or medication you may be taking
- Medication must be kept in your top left hand pocket with any relevant details
Disclaimers
- Cheating or cheat calling will not be tolerated.
- Aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour towards other players or staff, or any repeated breaches of the rules will not be tolerated and will result in expulsion from the site.
- Filming or recording using smartphones, GoPros or other digital video recorders is strictly prohibited at Ministry of Defence sites.
- You are responsible for your own kit. Stirling Airsoft Ltd cannot be held responsible for kit lost, stolen or damaged.
- Stirling Airsoft Ltd reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove from the event, any person(s) who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
- As of 1st January 2023, smoking and the use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on MOD sites as per new rulings from the MOD. Vaping is allowed within specific areas and will be highlighted in our game briefs. We kindly ask all customers to adhere to this ruling.
- All players attending Stirling Airsoft events must be over the age of 18, unless accompanied by a playing guardian and have prior agreement from Stirling Airsoft ahead of booking.
Event Information
Stirling Airsoft events follow an ever-developing, dynamic and realistic storyline, known as All Out War (AOW). The outcome of each event changes this storyline from the smallest of details to the overarching plot and setting of each event. The story is based on, and entwined with, real world situations to achieve an optimum level of realism and immersion. Despite the dynamic story, none of our events are ever scripted and everything that takes place within the game is organic.
There are a few different types of events that follow the All Out War storyline: Combat Missions, Roleplay Events and Themed Games. See below for more information on each type of event.
Combat Missions
Combat Missions are the original bread and butter of Stirling Airsoft, taking place at OBUA and woodland sites across the country. Not for the faint-hearted, these are our most physically and mentally challenging events. Combat Missions don’t stop for the duration and are usually “hard routine”, as real as it gets. During the event, customers will be tasked with a huge range of realistic missions and objectives, dependant on which faction they choose to book up on.
Roleplay Events
Roleplay Events are similar to Combat Missions in that the event runs straight through the weekend, however these events usually have much higher player numbers to feature prominent insurgent gameplay styles and civilian interaction and roleplay. Our Roleplay Events are usually run at one of the UKs main MOD OBUA sites, and the featured scenario is regularly the flashpoint in the AOW storyline for each year.
Themed Games
Themed Games are regularly ran at Stirling Airsoft’s exclusive OBUA site at Catterick Garrison*. These games always have a backstory to complement the AOW storyline but are more of a straight up fight, with gameplay ending Saturday night and starting again on Sunday morning. Themed Games definitely cater for those who are new to Stirling events.
*Exclusively to Catterick, accommodation in heated barracks is available on checkout for an additional £5, otherwise customers will be housed in a barn with mains power access.
Kit Requirements
The booking section shows suggested loadouts and camouflage options for each faction. While we allow for some flexibility with loadouts based on personal preference, camouflage rules are strict and you will be asked to change clothes if seen in violation of those rules. If you have any questions regarding loadouts and camouflage rules, please contact us beforehand.
Below is a list of the kit requirements for our events. Note that depending on the location of the event, the requirements may differ slightly, however this list covers all necessities.
Items marked with * are compulsory based on government advice on the current COVID-19 health crisis.
Sleeping Equipment & Field Gear
- Sleeping Kit (Bag, Bivi, Mat, Basha)
- Tent & Camp Bed
- Wash Kit & Toiletries*
- Personal First Aid Kit*
- Toilet Paper*
- Entrenching Tool/Folding Shovel
- Food & Water (For 24+ hours, 3L water a day minimum)
- Brew Kit/Cooking Kit
- Toolkit & Batteries
- Rubbish/Refuse Bags*
Personal Equipment & Clothing
- Uniform/Clothing (must meet requirements for the event)
- Boots (no trainers)
- Combat Kit (Webbing/Vest)
- Weapons (Airsoft)
- Warm & Wet Weather Kit
- Bergen/Backpack
- Eye Protection (must be ballistic rated)
- Ear Protection
- Navigation Kit (Map, Compass)
- Waterproof Map Case
- Notepad & Pen/Pencil
- Torch & Lightsticks
- Hand Sanitiser* (70% alcohol based gel)
- Disinfectant/Alcohol wipes*
- Face Covering/Mask*: (Must cover nose and mouth and be suitable for physical activity. Replacements are often required over time so bring several alternatives/changes)
Our Affiliates
Stirling Airsoft has long established links with UK and Europe based companies in the airsoft event and tactical kit industries. If you are interested in working with us please get in touch. Below is a list of our current affiliate companies.
