General Role Player / OPFOR - Detroit, MI

Tactical Revolution•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Role Players (RPs) are needed for a training scenario in Detroit, MI, from September 8-11, 2026. RPs will act as the Opposing Force (OPFOR), staying on script, wearing appropriate costuming, and operating various military weapons systems, including those that fire marking cartridges, paintball-type systems, and blank ammunition. The role involves being engaged with marking cartridge weapons and potentially being restrained, frisked, and searched. Participants must be physically fit, able to operate in austere environments and during darkness, and comfortable being shot at with non-lethal marking ammunition while wearing safety equipment. The training requires the ability to stand and lay prone for extended periods, with or without restraints.

Requirements

Be 18 years or older.
Be a US Citizen and can provide proof.
Have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Role Player with Military/Law Enforcement experience/background preferred.

Responsibilities

Stay on script for the scenario without adlibbing or changing the scope of the scenario.
Wear clothing, including costuming and headgear, appropriate to the significance of the scenario training.
Operate various military weapons systems and fire marking cartridge weapons, paintball type weapons systems, and blank ammunition after being instructed on the safe use of weapons.
Act as Opposing Force (OPFOR), including being engaged with marking cartridge weapons.
Be physically fit with no physical limitations or preexisting medical conditions that would preclude them from working in an austere environment and during the hours of darkness.
Be familiar with basic weapons handling including safety.
Be able to be restrained/zip-tied for prolonged periods of time.
Be comfortable with having trainees frisk and search them while they are restrained.
Be able to stand and lay prone for extended periods of time with and without restraints.
Participate in scenario training where they should expect to be shot at with non-lethal marking ammunition (Simmunitions, UTM, or paintballs) while wearing safety equipment (personal protective equipment).
Wear safety equipment consisting of a full-face helmet, throat guard, and groin guard.