"Event Operations Order" for VEMRA members

Ops Order: Pacific Ranger IV

Sit: Interested VEMRA members will attend Pacific Ranger IV on Fri 20Mar26 to Mon 23 Mar26, replacing the original Bunker Bash event. 

Mission: VEMRA will execute training in classic bivvie making, map and compass work, and patrolling in an early spring environment.  Ops area is the Lower Campbell Lake.

Exec: Attendees will learn classic skills training in temperate rainforest conditions. Period clothing and shelter is preferred if possible. Tps should be aware to bring waterproof outerwear, and warm inner layering. RV at Rick Mitchell's house 2277B Galerno Rd, Campbell River. Arrival nlt 1330hr FRI 20MAR26. OGrp 1400hr MON 20MAR26.  Will then conduct route march to bivvie site. An en patrol is operating in area Lower Campbell Lake. Partisans have been observing them in the ops area during last week. Liaise with local partisan leadership as necessary. VEMRA will track, observe, and report without any contact. Firearms without live rounds may be carried by members with a valid PAL. All Airsoft or like replicas must have the power source removed. Endex at 1200hr Mon 23MAR26.

Svc and support: VEMRA will operate as an independent unit. Fri night dinner will be provided by Don Thomas. All other rations and cooking elements must be provided by the individual participants. Fresh water out of the lake is potable, but tps may wish to bring bottled water.

Atts and Dets: local fr partisan forces are operating in the area. Make contact as possible.

Cmd and Sigs: due to en jamming, no radio/cell svc is avail.

Patrol leader: Rick Mitchell 250-204-0886 or qyrang@yahoo.ca.

2IC: Don Thomas

VEMRA OUTING ORDER

DATE: FRI 20 Mar to Mon 23 Mar 2026

LOCATION: Campbell River

WngO Op Pacific Ranger IV

Sit- En forces are recced patrolling in area Lower Campbell Lake. Fr forces include local partisan groups.

Mission- VEMRA members will conduct a vintage (as possible) winter patrolling and map exercise Fri 20Mar26 to Mon 23Mar26.

Execution - Fr forces local partisan operate in the operational area. Liaise with leaders as required. OGrp Fri 20MAR26 at RV 2277B Galerno Rd, Campbell River at 1400hr. Arrival no later than 1330hr Fri 20MAR26. EndEx Sun 23MAR26 1200hr.

Svc & support - VEMRA will operate as an independent unit. Fri night dinner will be prepared by Don Thomas. All other rations must be provided by the individual member. Each should bring shelter, and warm and waterproof clothing in layers. No live weapons or ammo are permitted and Airsoft etc must have power removed.

Cmd and Sigs - Ptrl Ldr Rick Mitchell, 2IC Don Thomas. Contact # for Rick 250-204-0886.