Operation Tet Offensive 2016
Operation Tet Offensive 2016 was an edition of the American scenario paintball event Operation Tet Offensive, held at Giant San Diego in Lakeside, California. The event was advertised for 11–13 June 2016 and featured a Vietnam War-themed conflict between United States and North Vietnamese forces.[1][2]
Scenario
[edit]The event's storyline was based on the 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War.
The promotional announcement referred to the fighting around Quang Tri, Hue and Saigon, framing the game around the opposing forces attempting to control strategically important locations.[1]
Commanders
[edit]The organisers identified two opposing generals:
| Force | Commander | Team affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) | James "Skeletor" Davis | SoCal Ghosts |
| Northern Command Forces | Brian "Jazzoius" Kosala | Grey Knights |
The commanders and their affiliations were identified in the contemporary event announcement.[1]
Event
[edit]Operation Tet Offensive 2016 took place at Giant San Diego, a paintball and airsoft facility in Lakeside, California.
The park published photographs documenting the event in June 2016.[2]
The event brought together recreational paintball players and organised scenario teams competing under the two opposing commanders.
The final score and winning force have not been established from the available records.
See also
[edit]- Operation Tet Offensive
- Operation Tet Offensive 2015
- Operation Tet Offensive 2017
- Giant San Diego
- Scenario paintball