Cimmerians and Guests are a dedicated group of more than 35 individuals conduct monthly Cimmerian combat re-enactment operations. Compatible operators 
who wish to try Cimmerian historical military re-enactment and small unit tactical simulations are encouraged to sing up for the next operation. All potential participants should be advised that Cimmerian operations require a different mindset than "games" like airsoft or paintball, as well as a particularly high degree of fidelity and personal integrity. We constantly strive to make eery operation as realistic as possible so we can educate the public on what our soldiers endure on a daily basis. As we like to say.. except for the bullet in the chamber this is as real as it gets.
Areas of Operation
Cimmerian operations involve much more realism, historical basis, adventure, and substantially less expense than conventional paintball events that you might be used to. To achieve the level of realism, Cimmerian historical combat re-enactments are held in national forests, land managed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), Federal range lands, and on private property. Several re-enactment AOs are located in the Sierra Nevada range, near Auburn, California, and the Nevada desert outside of Reno, Nevada. Cimmerian operations often include "RECON camp" the Firday night before Saturday's OP. At least twice a year full weekend camps are held. These camping weekends are the ultimate Cimmerian events! Cimmerian-style operations typically run all day long. Then, it's time for the camaraderie of the staging area or campsite, where combatants, still in the military role, relax after an exciting day of fighting and swapping stories of the day's action. Night OPs are becoming more and more frequent with the renound 24hour Recon OP offered most every October.
Camping
Cimmerian operations that include camping are the troops favorite times. After the last battle of Saturday is when the campfires begin and the food pours forth for the traditional Saturday night potluck. Good food and drink accompanied by friends, both new and old, gather around to recount the day's reenactment action.
Cimmerian Concern for the Environment
Since Cimmerian operations are conducted outdoors, Mother Nature provides the fields, and she has been kind enough to provide some wonderful places to conduct re-enactments. In return, it is only fair that Cimmerians and guests help Mother Nature preserve the environment. All honorable Cimmerians feel this is not only the right thing to do, but is a duty as well.
All operators who participate in Cimmerian operations may use only Fully Biodegradable BBs (FB), which are available from many Airsoft vendors as well as at the field at Cimmerian operations. When you participate in a Cimmerian operation, you are never required to use "field ammo" as long as you use FB ammo. No plastic or metal ammo is allowed, and any participants caught using anything but FB BBs will be immediately asked to leave.
Cimmerians and guests must always pick up BBs spilled in the staging areas or field, as well as other trash that is spotted, whether it is their trash or not. By doing this, Cimmerians not only help Mother Nature, but they help themselves and the organization by ensuring unencumbered access to those pristine fields of operation in the future.
Cimmerian Base of Operations
The Cimmerians is based out of the Northern California and Northern Nevada. Cimmerian members are located throughout California and Nevada. For legal reasons we operate primarily on public lands of the National Forest or BLM in the Sierras and neighboring low lands east and west.
Cimmerian Base of Operations
The Cimmerians is based out of
the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. Cimmerian members
are located throughout California and Nevada. We operate primarily on
public lands of the National Forest or BLM.
Non-Cimmerian Operator Participation
Cimmerian operations
are open to all new and veteran Airsoft operators alike. However, in
order to maintain the highest standards of re-enactment and conduct,
participation in Cimmerian operations require registration with our
website and the agreement of a legal waiver for each operator. If you
are interested in participating in a Cimmerian re-enactment operation,
please click the "Sign Up" link at the top of the home page to get
started. It is important to keep in mind that Cimmerian operations are
focused in the spirit of education, respect and honor for our military
heroes and what we are trying to emulate, therefore all operators are
expected to behave correctly, and conduct themselves in a manner
consistant with the Cimmerian Code of Conduct. The Cimmerian Airsoft
Assoication reserves the right to monitor the behavior of participants,
and expects all participants to abide by CAA's official rules.
Spectating at a Cimmerian operation is not feasible due to the environment and nature of our operations, and in some cases can distract the action and detract from the realism. Eeveryone who participates in a Cimmerian operation is expected to be properly attired, equipped and ready to engage in combat re-enactment either as a combat operator, or in special circumstances a non-combatant. Occassionally, Cimmerian operations employ the use of "non-combatants" as part of the scenario in the case of a POW, combat journalist, hostage, etc. If you are interested in applying for a role as a non-combatant, please contact the CAA as part of your registration process for a particular operation.
Cimmerian Age Requirements - Individual Operators
All
individual participants must be at least 18 years of age to operate
with the Cimmerians, and under no circumstances can we make exceptions
to this rule. California law requires that an individual be at least 18
years of age to purchase an Airsoft weapon, so the Cimmerians cannot
encourage otherwise. Because Cimmerian operations are conducted on
private or public land, each individual participant must be responsible
and liable for their own safety.
Cimmerian Age Requirements - Rules for Minors
Effecitve
Jan 1, 2011, the Cimmerians have made accomodations to allow for the
participation of minors age 15 or older. If you are a current member of the Cimmerian Airsoft Association, you may bring with you a minor age 15 or older with an appropriate waiver filled out by the parent or guardian. If you are a Player in Good Standing (PLIG having operated with the Cimmerians prior), you may bring with you a minor age 16
or older (CAA membership has its privelidges). Anyone who brings along
and is responsible for a minor must have them attached to you at all
times. They do everything you do, and go everwhere you go, absolutely
without exception. If a minor is found to be outside of his/her
guardian, this will be considered a rules violation and be eligible for
removal from the operation. The Cimmerians are trying this out for the
first time in an effort to stay current with the airsoft community, and
to enable many of the children of our current Cimmerian members who have
been watching their fathers operate for many years. The Cimmerian's
reserve the right to modify this as we see fit or more information is
made available on the challenges this brings.
If you have more questions about the Cimmerians, please contact us at inquiries@cimmerians.org