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Gel blaster enthusiasts have enacted their own war-like military simulation exercise during an Operation White Tiger 2 event in Queensland.
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The gathering of gel blaster and military enthusiasts, Army Reserve personnel, and current and former Australian Defence Force personnel was organised by veteran-owned gel ball military simulation event company Mjolnir Gelsim earlier this year in June at Buccas Outpost, west of Brisbane.
The gel ball sport, also known as gelsoft, is similar to paintball and airsoft in which two teams compete to eliminate each other or towards set objectives by shooting their opponents with water-based gel balls.
The event reportedly featured a hypothetical scenario in which one team (ODIN) entered the Buccas region to dismantle and destroy the regional network of the other fictional team (ESS). The event is understood to have combined infantry combat strategy techniques with intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.
“We would like to thank all players, staff members, sponsors and all others that have been involved in the planning and execution of Operation White Tiger 2,” a public statement by Mjolnir Gelsim following the event read.
“This was by far an improvement in our eyes on White Tiger 1 and we want to thank all of you for putting your faith in us and supporting us so we can run these events.
“Skill level and organisation of most teams were a vast improvement compared to White Tiger 1. Teams reacted to contact much quicker and were far more coordinated than previously. There was instantaneous response to command from section and platoon commanders and effective movement and response to contact.
“There is always room for improvement and we look forward to seeing it moving forward. If teams want to continue to develop their section level tactics and personally develop their own skills, we highly recommend attending The Milsim Collective training events. The next event is being run in September this year and is a fantastic tool for training in a bush environment.”
The company said the event would consider incorporating night phases and more immersive environments closer to Brisbane among other changes for “Operation White Tiger III – The Final Conflict” in 2025.
Gel blasters are banned under firearms legislation in every state, except Queensland, which classifies them as a toy, according to Australian legal provider Stacks Law Firm.
