Apache Warpath Invitational Concept of Operations

SITUATION:

Join us for an epic end-of-the-year event that promises excitement and camaraderie. It will be a fantastic opportunity to share good times with good people while supporting a meaningful cause. The top 25 paid competitors from Top Ops ‘25 are guaranteed an exclusive invitation, ensuring a memorable experience. If you place lower than 25, don't worry—you may still receive an invitation, so be prepared for the possibility of joining in on the fun!

*Range Officers who serve throughout the year will be extended an invite in appreciation for their efforts regardless of Top Ops standings. Range officers in the top 25 do not count against the top 25 invitations.

*All 2025 Event Sponsors will be extended an invitation.

There will be no fee charged for registration. Proof of a generous donation to https://frontlinehealingfoundation.org/ will be the only financial requirement for participation.

MISSION:

This event will be a ruck/ride and gun challenge where participants will use GPS and compass skills to find their way to an overnight bivouac site. Small groups on foot or dirt bike will set out together, navigating through unflagged desert terrain to a common campsite while completing shooting stages along the route.

There are no ATV’s or UTV’s allowed for competition. Dirt bikes or on foot only.

Each participant will need to carry everything they require to camp comfortably for the night. That night they will encounter several night stages.

The following morning, they will navigate back to the parking site, encountering additional shooting stages along the way. The total course distance and the exact number of stages are still to be determined. Estimated/planned ~12-16 miles. Distance depends on route taken.

DATE AND TIME:

November 15th & 16th, 2025. Set up will begin a few days prior. Help appreciated!

AOR:

Classified Location near Presidio Texas.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: The setup crew will arrive on the 12th. Everyone is welcome from then until the evening of the 14th. On the 15th, small groups will leave base camp for the bivouac site with necessary supplies.

Half the groups will take the East Odd Route and half the West Even Route. They will use GPS and maps to navigate from stage to stage until they reach the bivouac site, with an estimated 8 stages on each route. Stages will mainly involve rifles and some pistols. Stage markers will have sheets to confirm location and stage details. Groups will move through stages without wait times and cannot linger on stages more than necessary.

Once at the bivouac site, day one time stops. Set up your area and relax until dark. After dark, there will be 4 night stages, mostly with pistols and some rifles, all close-ish to the bivouac site, so only some hiking is needed.

On day two, groups will pack up and return to base camp, following opposite route of day before. Shooting stages, odd or even, will be completed in reverse order. Once back at base camp, activities stop, end time will be recorded.

Drop cards at the designated spot, then groups will use vehicles to collect targets, posts, stands, markers, and brass. Many hands will make the work easier and help the setup crew, who spent many hours preparing.

COURSE OF FIRE: Each stage will have a limited number of targets, but targets will be tough to hit from different positions. We will use only natural terrain, so bring your own support.

Daytime stages will mainly involve rifles and some pistols, while nighttime stages will focus mostly on pistols with a few rifles. There will be lighting for targets more than 50 yards away.

LODGING: Camping with no facilities. We'll leave base camp for one night, so make sure to secure any valuables. Bring needed items to the bivouac site. Authorized supplies like water and firewood can be transported to the bivouac site by UTV.

EQUIPMENT:

-Ruck Pack

-GPS system: Garmin, Basemap, OnX, etc. Limited lensatic compass work.

-Sleeping Pad/Bag

-Hydration

-Food/Snacks

-Rifle, Sling, Mags, Ammo

-Pistol, Holster, Mags, Ammo

-Spotting/Shooting Aids

-OPTIONAL DIRT BIKE!

SAFETY ISSUES:

-Wearing motorcycle helmets while participating in dirt biking is of utmost importance. This exhilarating sport can come with various risks and potential hazards, making safety gear a crucial aspect of riding. Riding boots are highly encouraged among other riding safety gear.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

-We will RO for each other according to the safety briefing. There will be no awards ceremony; instead, we will focus on cleaning up and leaving right after the event. Results will be compiled later and emailed out.