"Smokey, this isn't 'Nam... There are rules"
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
There's always rules: golden rules, slide rules, and O'Doyle rules. And this wouldn't be a competition without a few. That being said, ours are just to cover our asses legally, and make your experience as delightfully ridiculous as you'd hope.
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Expect this section to be fluid over the upcoming months--lots of alterations, additions, maybe some subtraction, but no calculus. We here at FUBAR hate math. So keep that in mind as you savages MDMP your dumb ideas.
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Overall, keep it legal, keep it CONUS, and keep it classy(ish).
1. Admin
1.1. Entry
​1.1.1. All entrants must be veterans. Going to basic training and not graduating does not make you a veteran, Brad. Chief Master Spouse is not a rank. Discharged veterans must have a discharge of other than dishonorable.
1.1.2. $1,000 Entry fees must be paid in full by 1 May 2020 as charity payout goes out on Memorial Day.
1.1.3. All entrants are eligible for sponsorship, but not guaranteed at this point. Teams may acquire their own sponsorship or compete through their narrative for sponsorship that FUBAR works to secure. (check box on application)
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1.2. Miscellaneous
1.2.1. Pack light. If your whole team intends to fly back home, be sure to only pack what you can fly back with. Also, Dustoff only has so much room. If your shitcan gets KIA, you may be going to Wally World with your luggage on your lap.
1.2.2. Teams may opt to keep their cars, or FUBAR will arrange for pickup by Kars for Kids following the car show/awards at Ruby's.
1.2.3. Flying J, Pilot, Love's, all have showers. Also, coord with VFWs and support network.
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2. teams
2.1. Teams must consist of at least 3, but not more than 4 veterans
2.1.1. Teams must have at least three licensed/insured drivers.
2.1.2. Teams may bring certified service dogs, not poser-puppies, at no cost of team slots
2.1.3. Teams are highly encouraged to name an honorary posthumous team member who will be recognized formally. Harambe is not an option.
2.1.4. All teams must register with a team name, and establish both Instagram and Twitter accounts with those names.
2.1.5. Team names must pass the "CNN test." If it can't be put on CNN, it can't be a team name. Remember... classy(ish)
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2.2. Team composition
2.2.1. All-Army teams will be issued sharpies for latrine stops, all-Marine--crayola road snacks, all-Air Force--a Starbucks gift card, all-Navy--kid's fishing pole, and true Joint teams (all four services) will be issued a gas card (of unknown value).
2.2.2. Officer teams are forbidden from retweeting/sharing other teams' photos and claiming credit for shit they didn't do.
2.2.3. E-4 Mafia teams are forbidden from hiring a local stripper to drive the whole way while they sleep... even if she is a veteran.
2.2.4. LTs are forbidden from stopping and asking for directions. Figure it out L-T.
3. Cars
3.1. Legalities/Formalities
3.1.1. Cars must be street legal, tagged, insured, and be able to pass a safety inspection by our resident 24HoL judges.
3.1.2. Vehicle type: The following are strictly forbidden: vans, minivans, SUVs, RVs, buses, trucks, campers, crossovers, trailers of any kind, or vehicles that cannot legally seat all team members. Station wagons are highly encouraged.
3.1.3. Vehicle must have a street value upon procurement of approximately $500. While not a hard number, you're the one buying it, and if it's too bougie, the Judges will ding you for it. It's supposed to be a crap-car. It better be a crap-car.
3.1.4. Vehicle flair/modification/decoration must pass the CNN test and not cause potential safety hazards for other motorists who have to share the road with your trash can. Collateral damage will not be tolerated.
3.1.5. All cars must have a spare tire and jack system.
3.1.6. All cars will be equipped with identical bumper stickers indicating you are a participant in this event and that prompts police to ask you for your "NJP Paperwork," which is basically a card that has your team name on it and Rip It-6's phone number so we can extra-duty your ass for speeding.
3.1.7. If it's illegal, it's against the ROE. Major infractions (DUI, reckless driving, non-driving offenses occurring during the event, etc.) will result in immediate expulsion from the event, public shaming, and may God have mercy on your soul--we won't. It's a long walk home, gents. If one team member commits a major infraction, the whole team is dishonorably discharged from the race.
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3.2. Shenanigans
3.2.1. Race cars must be customized, personalized, and ridicu-lized in a patriotic/military theme. Unmodified vehicles will be subject to 30 minutes of Joes with sharpies adding flair to your car, plus a 5-hour penalty.
3.2.2. All vehicles must be equipped with a reflective belt in some form or fashion. THIS REG EXISTS FOR YOUR SAFETY.
4. Operations
4.1. Course
4.1.1. 'Merica. There is no course. Teams have from the start at Arlington National Cemetery, 0600 27 June until 1600 4 July to be in the parking lot of Ruby's Diner at Redondo Beach, CA.
4.1.2. This is *not* a first-past-the-line race. Time is taken away as "Liberty" and given as "NJP" for various reasons. Effectively, the team that earns the most Liberty while incurring the least NJP with the shortest calculated time will be crowned winner.
4.1.3. The rules are designed to incentivize taking the route most desired by the team, not the most direct. No two routes will be the same.
4.1.4. Teams must remain CONUS
4.1.5. NO TOLL ROADS. You'll have to work around them for stretches of route.
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4.2. Driving
4.2.1. Drive times are from 0600-2200 every day.
4.2.2. Individual drivers shall not drive more than 8 hours a day.
4.2.3. Drivers shall never touch or gaze upon the PRC-1 (explained below). Backseaters are the only permissible COMMOs. In Marine terms: the PRC-1 shall never leave the back seat while the car is being operated. Nav better be good at communicating.
4.2.4. Driver swaps will be logged by teams with tweets
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4.3. Mission Rules
4.3.1. No electronics of any kind aside from the one authorized team smart phone (the PRC-1). No radar detectors/jammers, additional phones, computers, tablets, GPS, SATCOM, nada. If the Griswolds didn't take it to Wally World, you don't take it.
4.3.2. VFWs all across the nation should be your go-to for assistance and road-side saves. While planning your route, be sure to set up comms with posts along your route.
4.3.3. Bivouacking -- your team may opt for hotels at your own cost (and possible NJP). Or, you can coordinate with local VFWs, community organizations, supporters, and/or camp (both possible Liberty). We expect Chair Force to opt for 5-star, but anyone overnighting in Utah and not camping should be ashamed of themselves.
4.3.4. Backseat/Nav is expected to operate the PRC-1. In addition to navigation, he/she must upload photos to IG, tweet updates and driver swaps, and interact with followers. The expectation is that each team will give indigenous populations all along the way an opportunity to contribute to your cause, say thank you in person, and offer tactical intel on local sights worth recon.
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4.4. Liberty
4.4.1. Liberty is time subtracted from your total mission time for any of the items listed on the Liberty page.
4.4.2. Liberty can be awarded for items not listed on the chart by Judges and HQ based on merit. No BSMs for fogging a mirror in a combat zone.
4.4.3. "With Valor" may be added to Liberty, doubling its time.
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4.5. NJP
4.5.1. Don't pretend you need an explanation.
4.5.2. NJP will be added to your total mission time for any of the items listed on the NJP page.
4.5.3. NJP can be awarded for items not listed on the chart by Judges and HQ based on warrant.
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4.6. KIA
4.6.1. If your car breaks down, your first COA is to un-fuck it. No need to set up security (unless you opt for a route through Chicago). Fix what you can.
4.6.2. If you cannot fix it organically, your second COA should be to contact the nearest VFW and have them liaise with local resources to get it fixed.
4.6.3. Third, broadcast (tweet) a #CallForFire on your position. Nearby teams, 24 HoL members, even locals, may descend on your position and assist. This is considered an Act of Service by other teams, and will be awarded as such.
4.6.4. Finally, if your steaming junk cannot be resuscitated, tweet a #NineLine and Dustoff will coordinate for extraction. Hole up and wait. Upon pickup, your rust bucket will be donated to Kars for Kids unless you arrange for a tow.
4.6.5. Dustoff will haul you and your gear to FOB Ruby.
5. Comms
5.1. Equipment
5.1.1. Teams must designate one member to bring a smart phone which will be the team's one and only uplink--the PRC-1. No other electronic devices are authorized.
5.1.2. NO. OTHER. DEVICES. (Charging chords/adapters are authorized)
5.1.3. Teams may leave all other devices with RIPIT-6 for safe keeping. These will be returned either at the finish or when Dustoff links up with RI6 in the event your team is KIA.
5.1.4. Recommend sanitizing PRC-1 of nudes. Or don't. whatever.
5.1.5. Do not use PRC-1 to send nudes. Or do. Whatever.
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5.2. Social Media
5.2.1. Instagram and Twitter are the two mandatory apps for the Chaos Cup. Facebook is optional, and FUBAR will be active there as well. It's simple to link these, if you wish.
5.2.2. Both apps and team accounts must be installed on the PRC-1
5.2.3. Teams will follow @TheChaosCup1 (HQ) on both Twitter and IG. Teams should also follow each other and their support network.
5.2.4. Teams should build a following and share their mission prep in the months leading up to the race. (Car selection and build, route planning, strategy, shit-talking, etc.)
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5.3. Twitter
5.3.1. Hashtags: #CC20 (all posts), #swap (for logging driver swaps), #CallForFire (breakdown requiring assistance), #NineLine (KIA car requiring Dustoff)
5.3.2. Use Twitter tactically for inter-team banter, posits, local/national civilian comms, recon support comms, and sharing photos/videos/stories.
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5.4. Instagram
5.4.1. Mandatory tags: #CC20, @[sponsor] (for bonus credit), @TheChaosCup1
5.4.2. IG is where you score Liberty. If it's not on IG, you don't get credit.
5.4.3. IG is *ONLY* for Liberty. HQ will be following all teams and tallying en route.
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